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US Sanctions 35 Over Iran Shadow Banking

By BPN News Desk
The United States has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran operate a shadow banking network used to move large sums of money and evade sanctions. The action is part of Washington’s wider campaign to restrict Tehran’s access to global financial channels. US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network The US Treasury […]
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King Charles Says US-UK Ties Remain Vital

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King Charles III underlined the strength of the United States-United Kingdom relationship during a rare address to the US Congress, saying the partnership remains important at a time of global uncertainty. The speech formed part of his state visit to Washington with Queen Camilla. King Charles Speech To US Congress Addressing lawmakers, King Charles highlighted […]
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King Charles Meets Trump In US Visit

By BPN News Desk
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for a high-profile state visit aimed at strengthening UK-US relations at a time of political strain between London and Washington. King Charles US Visit Begins In Washington The royal visit began in Washington, where King Charles and Queen Camilla were welcomed by US […]
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US Says Iran Blockade Is Going Global

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said Washington’s naval blockade on Iran is expanding globally, while also saying Tehran still has an opportunity to reach what he described as a “good deal” with the United States. US Blockade On Iran Expands Globally Hegseth told reporters in Washington that the US blockade was “growing and going […]
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US Bill Seeks Three-Year H-1B Visa Pause

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US Bill Seeks Three-Year H-1B Visa Pause A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced a bill in the US Congress seeking a three-year pause on new H-1B visas, a move that could affect skilled foreign workers, including a large number of Indian professionals. H-1B Visa Pause Bill Introduced The bill, named the End H-1B Visa […]
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Iran FM Arrives In Islamabad For US Talks

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday as Pakistan prepared to host another round of diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the West Asia conflict. Iran, however, said there would be no direct meeting with US officials. Iranian Foreign Minister In Islamabad Araghchi reached the Pakistani capital as part of a regional tour […]
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US Weighs NATO Allies Over Iran War Support

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The United States is weighing NATO allies on a tiered basis based on how much support they offered during the Iran war, exposing fresh strains inside the alliance as Washington reassesses burden-sharing. The move comes after friction over military assistance, naval support and wider cooperation during the conflict, with some European members seen in Washington […]
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Iran-Pakistan Row Grows Over US Talks Role

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Iran has publicly raised questions over Pakistan’s role in the ongoing US-Iran diplomatic process, fuelling a fresh row over whether Islamabad is acting as a neutral mediator or playing both sides in a high-stakes regional crisis. The controversy centres on Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Islamabad’s growing role in backchannel efforts linked […]
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Iran Signals Fresh US Talks In Islamabad

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Iran has reportedly signalled readiness for a fresh round of talks with the United States in Islamabad, with reports saying Vice President JD Vance may travel to Pakistan by Tuesday if the diplomatic window holds. The development comes as uncertainty continues over whether both sides will actually sit across the table before the ceasefire pressure […]
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Iran Warns US Before Ceasefire Deadline

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Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States as the deadline for the current ceasefire approaches, saying it is prepared to unveil “new cards on the battlefield” if fighting resumes. The statement comes amid uncertainty over whether another round of talks between Tehran and Washington will take place, with tensions remaining high over […]