US National Guard Troops in Washington DC Begin Carrying Weapons

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

International

National Guard troops deployed in Washington, D.C., have begun carrying their service-issued weapons, including M17 pistols and some M4 rifles. The order was implemented on the evening of August 24 following a directive from the Defense Secretary, marking a major escalation in the Guard’s

International

US Reaffirms Ties with India, Pakistan; Claims Ceasefire Role

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

The U.S. State Department has reiterated that its ties with both India and Pakistan remain unchanged. Officials emphasized that Washington’s engagement with one country does not come at the expense of the other. The statement comes amid renewed focus on South Asian stability, with the U.S. making clear it seeks constructive relations with both New […]

International

Trump Declares ‘Crime Emergency’ in Washington, D.C.

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

President Donald Trump has declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., placing the Metropolitan Police Department under temporary federal control and deploying 800 National Guard troops to the city. This action, enabled by Section 740 of the Home Rule Act, allows the President to assume police authority during emergencies for up to 30 days, […]

International

Trump Denies Macron’s Claim on G7 Exit and Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly denied French President Emmanuel Macron’s assertion that his early departure from the G7 Summit in Canada was linked to mediating a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. In a late-night post on Truth Social dated June 16, Trump dismissed Macron’s statement as “wrong,” adding that the French leader “has no […]