International

Trump Signs Order to Defend Qatar After Israeli Strike

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order pledging to guarantee Qatar’s security following an Israeli airstrike in Doha that killed six people, including a Qatari security officer. The order states that any armed attack on Qatar’s sovereignty, territory, or critical infrastructure will be treated as a threat to U.S. security and may trigger diplomatic, […]

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Putin Proposes One-Year Extension to New START Treaty

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a one-year extension to the New START nuclear arms control treaty with the United States. The treaty, which sets limits on deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems, is set to expire on 5 February 2026. Conditions from Russia Putin stated that Russia will respect the warhead limits for […]

International

US Push for $350B Fund Risks Crisis in South Korea

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that a U.S. demand for South Korea to invest US $350 billion in a joint fund could destabilise the nation’s economy. He said such a commitment, without safeguards, risks triggering a financial crisis similar to past economic shocks. What the Demand Involves The demand is linked to trade […]

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Marco Rubio Calls India “Critical” Partner After Jaishankar Meeting

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India is of “critical importance” to the United States following his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York. He underlined India’s significance in areas such as trade, defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals. Topics Discussed During the talks, the two leaders discussed bilateral trade

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India, US Agree Not to Demand Software Source Code

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

India and the United States have reached an understanding in trade talks that neither side will demand source code or algorithms from companies as a condition for market access. The move is designed to safeguard intellectual property and ease regulatory concerns in the technology sector. Digital Trade Focus This agreement is part of broader discussions […]

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South Korea Warns US Demands May Spark Financial Crisis

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that U.S. investment demands in ongoing trade talks could spark a financial crisis similar to the 1997 Asian meltdown. He cautioned that without financial safeguards, such commitments would put the nation at severe risk. What the Deal Involves In July 2025, Seoul and Washington reached a verbal understanding: […]

Op-Eds Opinion

H-1B Under Siege: Trump’s $100,000 Gamble and Why India Still Holds the Cards

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global debate, this time with a proclamation that slaps a massive $100,000 fee on every new H-1B visa petition filed for workers outside the United States. The order, which came into effect on September 21, 2025, is set to last for 12 months but can be […]

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Surge in Flights, Panic After US $100K H-1B Fee Rule

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The United States has introduced a regulation requiring companies to pay US $100,000 annually for each H-1B visa holder they employ. The rule was announced on September 19, 2025, and will come into effect from midnight U.S. Eastern Time on September 21, 2025. India Hardest Hit India, which accounted for about 70–71% of approved H-1B […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Hiding Behind Saudi After US and China: Pakistan’s Fear of India

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Pakistan has perfected the art of hiding in plain sight. When pressure mounts, it rushes to the nearest powerful capital, sells a narrative of victimhood, and rents a new security blanket. The latest blanket is stamped Riyadh. A formal defence pact with Saudi Arabia promises mutual response in case of aggression. On paper it looks […]

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US May Drop Penal Tariffs, Lower Duties on Indian Goods

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

India’s Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said the United States may soon lift the 25% penal tariff imposed on Indian goods. He added that India’s reciprocal tariff of 25% could also be reduced to around 10-15%. Timeline and Expectations Nageswaran indicated that the penal tariffs might be scrapped by the end of November. He […]