Bangladesh asks media to refrain from airing Hasina's statements

IANS | November 18, 2025 11:03 AM

Dhaka, Nov 18 (IANS) Following the death sentencing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the National Cyber Security Agency in the South Asian nation called on the media to refrain from disseminating statements made by the former leader, local media reported on Tuesday.

Japan, China hold talks in Beijing amid escalating tensions

IANS | November 18, 2025 10:53 AM

Tokyo, Nov 18 (IANS) Senior officials from Japan and China held talks in Beijing on Tuesday amid rising tensions triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments on Taiwan, which have strained the bilateral relationship.

Huma Qureshi on her bond with success, failure: I'm able to enjoy my work

IANS | November 18, 2025 10:42 AM

Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) In a journey spanning over a decade in the Hindi entertainment industry, actress Huma Qureshi, whose latest release is “Maharani 4,” talked about her understanding of success, recognition, and failure, which she says has not dramatically transformed over the years but has steadily grown into something healthier and more grounded.

Over 100 journalists across globe call Sheikh Hasina verdict 'biased', 'non-transparent'

IANS | November 18, 2025 10:31 AM

Dhaka, Nov 18 (IANS) Hundreds of journalists worldwide have voiced serious concerns over the verdict against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, warning that the "biased and non-transparent" judicial process of the country's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) poses a serious threat to the rule of law in the South Asian nation.