Protests, arson rock Bangladesh following Hasina verdict

IANS | November 18, 2025 8:55 AM

Dhaka, Nov 18 (IANS) Following the death sentence of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the country reeled under protests and attacks throughout the night as several vehicles were torched in five districts.

Facing possible Republican revolt, Trump reverses course on hardline stance

IANS | November 17, 2025 10:08 PM

New York, Nov 17 (IANS) Facing a rising revolt in the Republican Party, US President Donald Trump has reversed course very publicly on one of his hardline positions, telling the party members of Congress to vote for the release of files relating to a convicted billionaire pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein.