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.

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.