Videos from Belfast show protesters setting bins and a bus on fire amid the unrest. Riots have broken out in parts of Belfast and other areas of Northern Ireland on Tuesday evening, following a brutal knife attack the previous night.A building is set alight in the Sandy Row area of Belfast city centre, Northern Ireland. (AFP)A Sudanese man in his 30s has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a blade, and threats to kill after the vicious assault on Kinnaird Avenue in north Belfast on Monday.The victim, a man in his 40s, suffered serious slash wounds to his face, neck, back, and eyes. Police described the attack as “sickening” and “barbaric.” A graphic video of the incident has gone viral.ProtestsVideos from the city show protesters setting bins and a bus on fire amid the unrest.In east Belfast, groups of masked men gathered in the Lower Newtownards Road area, with reports of windows being smashed and doors kicked in. According to BBC, some shouted anti-immigration slogans, including phrases about “getting the foreigners out.”Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read MoreGet the latest headlines from US news and global updates from Pakistan, Nepal, UK, Bangladesh, Russia, and get all the latest headlines in one place on Hindustan Times.See Less