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Chinese EV Manufacturers Dominate South American Market While Tesla Remains Absent
Nov 17, 2025 09:49 pm CST
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are rapidly expanding across South America, capturing significant market share in countries like Peru, Chile, Uruguay, and Brazil. While Tesla lacks official presence in the region, companies like BYD, Geely, and GWM offer more affordable options at around 60% of Tesla's price point. New infrastructure such as China's Chancay megaport in Peru is facilitating increased distribution of Chinese vehicles throughout the continent, with EV adoption rates reaching record highs despite challenges in charging infrastructure.
Russian Missile Strikes Kill Five Civilians and Destroy Kindergarten in Eastern Ukraine
Nov 17, 2025 09:44 pm CST
Russian aerial attacks killed five civilians and destroyed a kindergarten in eastern Ukraine as Moscow intensifies its bombardment campaign ahead of winter. The strikes hit residential areas in Balakliya and Dnipropetrovsk regions, injuring 13 people including four children, while also targeting energy infrastructure and a Turkish gas vessel near the Black Sea port of Izmail.
The Rise and Fall of Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh's Iron Lady from Power to Exile
Nov 17, 2025 09:40 pm CST
From her birth as the daughter of Bangladesh's founding father to her four terms as prime minister and eventual death sentence in absentia, this article chronicles Sheikh Hasina's remarkable political journey, her economic achievements, controversial governance, and ultimate downfall following the 2024 student protests that forced her into exile in India.
European Airports Face Rising Drone Threats: NATO Suspects Russian Hybrid Warfare Campaign
Nov 17, 2025 07:29 pm CST
Multiple unauthorized drones spotted near European airports and critical infrastructure have triggered security concerns across NATO countries. As officials suspect Russian involvement in possible hybrid warfare tactics, European authorities are developing countermeasures including an ambitious "drone wall" initiative to protect vulnerable locations by 2027.
Sheikh Hasina Challenges Death Sentence: Former Bangladesh PM Calls ICT Verdict Politically Motivated
Nov 17, 2025 07:09 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina strongly refutes her death sentence by the International Crimes Tribunal for "crimes against humanity," calling the proceedings biased and politically motivated. She denies ordering the killing of protesters during last year's student-led uprising and challenges the interim government to bring charges before the International Criminal Court instead.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death for Crimes Against Humanity During Student Protests
Nov 17, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity related to the deadly crackdown on student protesters in 2024. The verdict comes after Hasina fled to India during the uprising that toppled her government, with up to 1,400 people reportedly killed during the security operations she ordered.
Former Bangladesh Minister Calls Sheikh Hasina Trial "Scripted" and Warns of Political Crisis
Nov 17, 2025 06:17 pm CST
Mohammad Ali Arafat, former information minister of Bangladesh, denounces the trial against ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a "sham" orchestrated by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government. Arafat claims Bangladesh is falling under jihadist control and warns that upcoming elections are already "rigged," highlighting the deepening political crisis in the nation since Hasina's ousting in August last year.
Death Sentences of World Leaders: Sheikh Hasina and Other Global Figures Who Faced Capital Punishment
Nov 17, 2025 05:50 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, joining a historical list of global leaders who received capital punishment. This comprehensive overview examines prominent political figures from Romania, Iraq, Pakistan, and other nations who faced similar fates for offenses ranging from war crimes to human rights violations, offering context to modern political accountability.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former PM Sheikh Hasina to Death for Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 17, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity during anti-government protests. The 78-year-old leader, who fled to India in August 2024, was found guilty on three counts including incitement and ordering killings that resulted in approximately 1,400 deaths according to UN reports.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Apologizes for Toxic Politics Following Trump Endorsement Withdrawal
Nov 17, 2025 05:33 pm CST
Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has pledged to abandon toxic rhetoric following a public fallout with former ally Donald Trump, who recently rescinded his endorsement. The Georgia Congresswoman apologized for participating in harmful political discourse, expressing concern about how inflammatory language can endanger politicians' safety. This marks a significant shift from her previous controversial stance as a conservative firebrand.