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Rights lawyers warn of democratic backsliding in Bangladesh after verdicts against Hasina, family

IANS | December 10, 2025 9:32 AM

London, Dec 10 (IANS) International human rights lawyers have condemned the recent verdicts delivered by Bangladesh courts against the country's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, senior Awami League leader, and members of her family, arguing that the ruling failed to meet accepted legal norms and reflects democratic regression.

After chaotic tariff war and chasing Nobel Prize, Trump comes down to earth facing his base

IANS | December 10, 2025 8:38 AM

New York, Dec 10 (IANS) After waging a chaotic tariff war, singling out countries indiscriminately, and chasing a Nobel Prize with some claims that are dubious, US President Donald Trump has come down to earth, facing his base of supporters amid concerns over affordability.

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s comes into force

IANS | December 10, 2025 8:29 AM

Sydney, Dec 10 (IANS) Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s came into effect on Wednesday, with 10 major platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and X, required to prevent them from holding accounts.

Trump’s chip export move to China sparks bipartisan outcry

IANS | December 10, 2025 8:03 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The Trump administration’s decision to allow NVIDIA to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to China drew sharp and coordinated criticism on Capitol Hill, with senior lawmakers from both chambers warning that the move jeopardises US national security, undermines export-control policy, and strengthens Beijing’s technological capabilities at America’s expense.

Trump administration notifies $686 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan

Lalit K Jha | December 10, 2025 7:55 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The Trump administration has notified Congress of a proposed $686 million sale to upgrade Pakistan’s F-16 fighter aircraft, a move expected to draw scrutiny from lawmakers and close attention in India as the package enters a mandatory 30-day review period.

US Senator slams Trump’s 12B farm aid, cites India tariff fallout

IANS | December 10, 2025 7:03 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) A top American Senator Sen. Maria Cantwell blasted President Donald Trump’s new $12 billion plan to aid farmers hurt by his trade battles, calling the effort a “meager bailout” that fails to fix the damage caused by tariffs that have reshaped global markets and hit major exporters — including products once shipped in large volumes to India.

China trade tensions dominate Senate grilling of US trade chief

IANS | December 10, 2025 6:46 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) China loomed over a contentious Senate hearing as US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended the administration’s high-tariff strategy, its ongoing negotiations with Beijing, and controversial decisions affecting critical technologies and rare-earth supply chains.

US lawmakers press Trade Representative Greer on tariffs, inflation, and trade talks

IANS | December 10, 2025 6:41 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) Influential American Senators confronted US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer over tariffs, rising consumer prices, small-business strain, and the administration’s sweeping reciprocal-trade negotiations, in a hearing that revealed growing bipartisan unease with the economic fallout of rapid policy shifts.

US trade chief calls India talks as 'best offers ever received'

IANS | December 10, 2025 6:33 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The United States is pushing ahead with intensive trade negotiations with India, with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer telling lawmakers that New Delhi has made “the best we’ve ever received as a country” in ongoing discussions aimed at expanding market access for American farm products, including grain sorghum and soy.

India, Kenya discuss strengthening cooperation in healthcare sector

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:50 PM

Nairobi, Dec 9 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Kenya Adarsh Swaika called on Kenya's Cabinet Secretary of Health, Aden Duale, on Tuesday, and discussed further strengthening between the two nations in healthcare, including pharmaceuticals, pharma manufacturing, equipment, medical devices, and capacity building.

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Rights lawyers warn of democratic backsliding in Bangladesh after verdicts against Hasina, family

After chaotic tariff war and chasing Nobel Prize, Trump comes down to earth facing his base

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s comes into force

Trump’s chip export move to China sparks bipartisan outcry

Trump administration notifies $686 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan

US Senator slams Trump’s 12B farm aid, cites India tariff fallout

China trade tensions dominate Senate grilling of US trade chief

US lawmakers press Trade Representative Greer on tariffs, inflation, and trade talks

US trade chief calls India talks as 'best offers ever received'

India, Kenya discuss strengthening cooperation in healthcare sector

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