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11 Indians Arrested In US U Visa Fraud Case

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Eleven Indian nationals have been arrested in the United States after federal investigators alleged they took part in a visa fraud conspiracy involving staged armed robberies at businesses. Prosecutors said the scheme was designed to help participants falsely qualify for U visas, which are meant for victims of certain serious crimes who assist law enforcement. […]

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US Offers Reward For Mojtaba Khamenei

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and several senior Iranian officials, marking a fresh escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Tehran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The announcement was made under the US Rewards for Justice programme, which targets […]

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Iran Hits Out At US Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Washington’s temporary easing of restrictions on some Russian oil cargoes has triggered a sharp response from Iran, with Tehran accusing the United States of double standards after earlier pressure on India to reduce purchases from Moscow. The remarks come at a time when the war in West Asia has unsettled global energy markets and pushed […]

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India US Close To Critical Minerals Deal

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

India, US Near Critical Minerals Agreement India and the United States are close to finalising a major agreement on critical minerals aimed at strengthening supply chains for advanced manufacturing, energy systems and emerging technologies. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said a significant announcement on the pact could be made within the next few months […]

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US KC-135 Refuelling Plane Crashes In Iraq

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

A US military aerial refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the ongoing regional conflict, with rescue efforts launched immediately after the incident. American officials said the aircraft went down in what was described as friendly airspace, while another aircraft involved in the mission landed safely. US Refuelling Aircraft Crash In Iraq

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US Allows Limited Russian Oil Sales Amid Gulf Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

The United States has issued a temporary sanctions license allowing the sale, delivery, or offloading of Russian crude oil and petroleum products that were already loaded onto vessels on or before 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on March 12, 2026. The authorization remains valid until April 11, 2026, as global energy markets react to the […]

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Drone Hits US Diplomatic Site In Baghdad

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

A drone strike hit a US diplomatic facility in Baghdad’s Green Zone, marking a fresh escalation in the regional fallout from the Iran war. The attack targeted a heavily fortified diplomatic compound in the Iraqi capital, raising new concerns about the security of American personnel and facilities in Iraq as tensions spread beyond Iran’s borders. […]

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US Hits Iran Mine Boats Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

The United States has stepped up military pressure on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian mine-laying vessels as fears of disruption to one of the world’s busiest oil shipping lanes continue to grow. The development has added fresh uncertainty to global energy markets and raised concerns over wider regional escalation. US Strikes Iranian […]

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US Warns Iran Of Most Intense Day Of Strikes

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The United States has warned that Tuesday could see the most intense round of strikes yet inside Iran, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying Washington was preparing a larger wave of attacks as the conflict enters a more dangerous phase. The statement came as the US claimed Iran’s recent missile fire had reduced sharply under […]

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US Designates Afghanistan Over Wrongful Detention

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The United States has designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing the Taliban of using foreign detainees as leverage in what Washington described as hostage diplomacy. The move marks a further hardening of the US position toward the Taliban-led administration and puts renewed focus on Americans still believed to be detained in […]