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Self-serving, unelected politicians seized levers of state, using court to remove political rival: B'desh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina (IANS Exclusive)

Lomas Jha | December 9, 2025 10:26 AM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that a group of small, self-serving, unelected politicians have seized the levers of state, who are using the court to remove a political rival. She also expressed gratitude to PM Modi, saying, “grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi” and the people of India for their support during her time of crisis.

Social media ban to ensure Australian children have a childhood: PM Albanese

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:53 AM

Canberra, Dec 9 (IANS) Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s will ensure that children have a childhood, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

30 injured as 7.5-m earthquake hits Japan; authorities warn of bigger tremor

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:48 AM

Tokyo, Dec 9 (IANS) At least 30 people were injured after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, triggering tsunami waves that reached heights of up to 70 centimetres along the Pacific coast, local media reported on Tuesday, quoting the government.

Bangladesh: Awami League flags alarming human rights abuses under the Yunus-led interim govt

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:28 AM

Dhaka, Dec 9 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League expressed grave concern over human rights violations in the country, accusing the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of “ruling through fear”.

Op Sagar Bandhu: Indian Army restores bridges in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, steps up medical aid

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:24 AM

Colombo, Dec 9 (IANS) As part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Indian Army is continuing its sustained humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, delivering critical engineering support and high-quality medical care in close coordination with the Sri Lankan Army and the civil administration.

US busts China-linked AI chip smuggling ring worth $50 million

IANS | December 9, 2025 9:01 AM

Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) US authorities have dismantled what they described as a major China-linked smuggling operation that covertly moved advanced Nvidia artificial intelligence processors out of the country, seizing more than $50 million in GPUs and cash and arresting multiple individuals accused of violating export-control laws.

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan as stability efforts advance

IANS | December 9, 2025 7:26 AM

Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved nearly $1.2 billion in new financing for Pakistan, giving the country a critical infusion of support as it struggles to maintain macroeconomic stability amid severe flooding, rising inflation, and persistent fiscal pressures.

US lawmakers seek end to OPT, calling it unregulated system

IANS | December 9, 2025 7:22 AM

Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) A group of Republican lawmakers is urging the White House to shut down the Optional Practical Training program, saying the long-standing work authorization pathway for foreign students was never approved by Congress and has grown into what they call a costly and unregulated system.

Trump clears conditional NVIDIA H200 sales to China; Warren warns risk

IANS | December 9, 2025 7:10 AM

Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will permit NVIDIA to ship its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to approved customers in China under what he described as strict national security conditions, drawing an immediate and sharp warning from Senator Elizabeth Warren, who said the move could “risk turbocharging China’s bid for technological and military dominance.”

US gas prices hit multi-year low as White House cites economic gains

IANS | December 9, 2025 7:02 AM

Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) Gasoline prices in the United States have plunged to their lowest level in more than 4.5 years, with new data showing a steady decline across most of the country, and the White House attributing the trend to its push for what it calls American energy dominance.

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Self-serving, unelected politicians seized levers of state, using court to remove political rival: B'desh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina (IANS Exclusive)

Social media ban to ensure Australian children have a childhood: PM Albanese

30 injured as 7.5-m earthquake hits Japan; authorities warn of bigger tremor

Bangladesh: Awami League flags alarming human rights abuses under the Yunus-led interim govt

Op Sagar Bandhu: Indian Army restores bridges in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, steps up medical aid

US busts China-linked AI chip smuggling ring worth $50 million

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan as stability efforts advance

US lawmakers seek end to OPT, calling it unregulated system

Trump clears conditional NVIDIA H200 sales to China; Warren warns risk

US gas prices hit multi-year low as White House cites economic gains

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