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New Delhi: India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has asserted that societies targeted by terrorism have the right to defend themselves, as he called for zero tolerance to become a universal norm against the global threat.&nbsp;Speaking at the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, 31 January 2026, EAM Jaishankar highlighted cross-border terrorism as particularly unacceptable, saying it “violates the basic principles of international relations and diplomacy”.&nbsp;“Societies targeted by terrorism have the right to defend themselves and will understandably exercise it,” he said in his opening remarks.&nbsp;“It is essential that we strengthen international cooperation to combat what is a global scourge. Zero-tolerance for terrorism must be an uncompromising universal norm.”&nbsp;The comments come amid India’s long-standing concerns over cross-border threats—the challenges from Pakistani terror groups like Jaish and Lashkar.&nbsp;Referring to Gaza, EAM described it as a primary focus for the international community. He referenced the Sharm-el-Sheikh Peace Summit held in October 2025, which many participants attended, and the subsequent adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2803 in November 2025.&nbsp;“The situation in Gaza, in particular, has been the focus for the international community,” he noted. “Many of us were present at the Sharm-el-Sheikh Peace Summit in October 2025. This evolved into the UN Security Council Resolution 2803 of November 2025. Taking forward the comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict is today a widely shared priority.”&nbsp;The resolution endorsed a comprehensive plan aimed at stabilising Gaza, including provisions for an international stabilisation force and transitional governance arrangements following a ceasefire agreement.&nbsp;The meeting, co-chaired by India and the Arab League, brought together foreign ministers from Arab nations to discuss deepening ties and addressing shared challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;The EAM underscored India’s strong partnerships with Arab League states, rooted in historical exchanges and bolstered by contemporary cooperation in energy, trade, expatriate communities, and emerging sectors like technology and connectivity.&nbsp;Beyond Gaza and terrorism, he pointed to other regional crises requiring collective attention, including the devastating conflict in Sudan, the situation in Yemen affecting maritime navigation safety, concerns in Lebanon, where India contributes troops to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), and the need to advance national dialogue in Libya and monitor events in Syria.&nbsp;“Contemplating this multitude of challenges, our shared interest warrants strengthening forces of stability, peace and prosperity,” Jaishankar said.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar highlighted cross-border terrorism as particularly unacceptable, saying it violates the basic principles of international relations and diplomacy. Societies targeted by terrorism have the right to defend themselves and will understandably exercise it, he added.

New Delhi: India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has asserted that societies targeted by terrorism have the right to defend themselves, as he called for zero tolerance to become a universal norm against the global threat. Speaking at the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, 31 January 2026, EAM Jaishankar highlighted cross-border terrorism as particularly unacceptable, saying it “violates the basic principles of international relations and diplomacy”. “Societies targeted by terrorism have the right to defend themselves and will understandably exercise it,” he said in his opening remarks. “It is essential that we strengthen international cooperation to combat what is a global scourge. Zero-tolerance for terrorism must be an uncompromising universal norm.” The comments come amid India’s long-standing concerns over cross-border threats—the challenges from Pakistani terror groups like Jaish and Lashkar. Referring to Gaza, EAM described it as a primary focus for the international community. He referenced the Sharm-el-Sheikh Peace Summit held in October 2025, which many participants attended, and the subsequent adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2803 in November 2025. “The situation in Gaza, in particular, has been the focus for the international community,” he noted. “Many of us were present at the Sharm-el-Sheikh Peace Summit in October 2025. This evolved into the UN Security Council Resolution 2803 of November 2025. Taking forward the comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict is today a widely shared priority.” The resolution endorsed a comprehensive plan aimed at stabilising Gaza, including provisions for an international stabilisation force and transitional governance arrangements following a ceasefire agreement. The meeting, co-chaired by India and the Arab League, brought together foreign ministers from Arab nations to discuss deepening ties and addressing shared challenges. The EAM underscored India’s strong partnerships with Arab League states, rooted in historical exchanges and bolstered by contemporary cooperation in energy, trade, expatriate communities, and emerging sectors like technology and connectivity. Beyond Gaza and terrorism, he pointed to other regional crises requiring collective attention, including the devastating conflict in Sudan, the situation in Yemen affecting maritime navigation safety, concerns in Lebanon, where India contributes troops to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), and the need to advance national dialogue in Libya and monitor events in Syria. “Contemplating this multitude of challenges, our shared interest warrants strengthening forces of stability, peace and prosperity,” Jaishankar said.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar highlighted cross-border terrorism as particularly unacceptable, saying it violates the basic principles of international relations and diplomacy. Societies targeted by terrorism have the right to defend themselves and will understandably exercise it, he added.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar asserts right to self-defence against terrorism at Arab foreign ministers’ meet

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) said on Saturday (Jan 31) that it has launched coordinated attacks at 48 different locations across 14 cities in Pakistan's Balochistan province, including its provincial capital Quetta, under the second phase of Operation Herof. The group claimed that its fighters carried out strikes in Quetta, Noshki, Mastung, Dalbandin, Kalat, Kharan, Panjgur, Gwadar, Pasni, Turbat, Tump, Buleda, Manguchar, Lasbela, Kech, and Awaran, targeting Pakistan’s military and administrative structure while inflicting heavy losses and pushing the Army back in several locations.&nbsp;The BLA claimed it has killed 84 personnel from Pakistani security forces and captured 18 who are currently in its custody.&nbsp;&nbsp;"During this operation, a total of 84 occupying Pakistani army personnel, police, intelligence agencies, and CTD personnel were neutralised, dozens were wounded, and 18 personnel were captured alive and are currently in BLA custody," said Jeeyand Baloch, spokesperson for the BLA, in a statement.&nbsp;The separatist organisation also stated that it took control of and destroyed more than 30 government properties, such as banks, government offices, and prisons, and set 23 vehicles on fire, forcing Pakistan to adopt a defensive posture.&nbsp;"During the operation, more than 30 government properties were taken under control and destroyed, including banks, government offices and prisons. In addition, more than 23 enemy vehicles were set on fire. Due to direct pressure on administrative structures in multiple cities, the enemy’s routine operations and decision-making processes have been paralysed, while in urban areas, enemy army and police forces were forced to retreat," the statement added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-nuclear-technology-cannot-be-eliminated-iran-warns-us-israel-against-attack-1769853760445">‘Nuclear technology cannot be eliminated’: Iran warns US, Israel against attack</a>Giving details on Operation Herof 2.0, the BLA said it deployed multiple units—including the Fateh Squad, the Majeed Brigade, the intelligence wing “ZIRAB,” and STOS—and revealed that seven of its personnel were killed during the action.“During these operations, seven BLA freedom fighters were martyred, including four Fidayeen of BLA’s elite unit Majeed Brigade after entering enemy camps and targeting enemy forces.”&nbsp;On the other hand, Pakistani authorities claimed they had killed 108 militants across Balochistan over the past 48 hours, including 47 on Saturday. Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that 10 security officers were killed, while Shahid Rind, a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, said most of the attacks were foiled.

Pakistani authorities claimed they had killed 108 militants across Balochistan over the past 48 hours, including 47 on Saturday.

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) said on Saturday (Jan 31) that it has launched coordinated attacks at 48 different locations across 14 cities in Pakistan's Balochistan province, including its provincial capital Quetta, under the second phase of Operation Herof. The group claimed that its fighters carried out strikes in Quetta, Noshki, Mastung, Dalbandin, Kalat, Kharan, Panjgur, Gwadar, Pasni, Turbat, Tump, Buleda, Manguchar, Lasbela, Kech, and Awaran, targeting Pakistan’s military and administrative structure while inflicting heavy losses and pushing the Army back in several locations. The BLA claimed it has killed 84 personnel from Pakistani security forces and captured 18 who are currently in its custody. "During this operation, a total of 84 occupying Pakistani army personnel, police, intelligence agencies, and CTD personnel were neutralised, dozens were wounded, and 18 personnel were captured alive and are currently in BLA custody," said Jeeyand Baloch, spokesperson for the BLA, in a statement. The separatist organisation also stated that it took control of and destroyed more than 30 government properties, such as banks, government offices, and prisons, and set 23 vehicles on fire, forcing Pakistan to adopt a defensive posture. "During the operation, more than 30 government properties were taken under control and destroyed, including banks, government offices and prisons. In addition, more than 23 enemy vehicles were set on fire. Due to direct pressure on administrative structures in multiple cities, the enemy’s routine operations and decision-making processes have been paralysed, while in urban areas, enemy army and police forces were forced to retreat," the statement added. Also Read: ‘Nuclear technology cannot be eliminated’: Iran warns US, Israel against attack Giving details on Operation Herof 2.0, the BLA said it deployed multiple units—including the Fateh Squad, the Majeed Brigade, the intelligence wing “ZIRAB,” and STOS—and revealed that seven of its personnel were killed during the action. “During these operations, seven BLA freedom fighters were martyred, including four Fidayeen of BLA’s elite unit Majeed Brigade after entering enemy camps and targeting enemy forces.” On the other hand, Pakistani authorities claimed they had killed 108 militants across Balochistan over the past 48 hours, including 47 on Saturday. Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that 10 security officers were killed, while Shahid Rind, a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, said most of the attacks were foiled.

Pakistani authorities claimed they had killed 108 militants across Balochistan over the past 48 hours, including 47 on Saturday.

84 Pakistani security personnel killed in Operation Herof 2.0, BLA claims

Twin explosions occurred in southern Iran on Saturday amid escalation in tensions as fears of war loom following warnings of military action and sharp reactions by Washington and Tehran. One explosion occurred at Iran’s southern port of Bandar Abbas, confirmed Iranian media reports without revealing the cause for the blast. Iran's state television said the explosion occurred at an eight-story building, "destroying two floors, several vehicles, and shops" in Moallem Boulevard area of the city. Images carried by state TV showed the building's facade blown out, exposing parts of its interior, with debris scattered around. One person was killed, and 14 were reportedly injured in the blast.&nbsp;&nbsp;The port of Bandar Abbas lies on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway between Iran and Oman that handles a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil. The authorities in Iran rejected reports alleging that a Revolutionary Guard navy commander was targeted and killed in the explosion.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-justice-deptt-releases-over-3-million-pages-says-did-not-protect-trump-1769791027282">Epstein files: Justice Deptt releases final tranche of over 3 million pages, says ‘did not protect Trump’</a>&nbsp;Several Telegram channels had circulated claims that Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, was targeted in the assassination.The semi-official Tasnim news agency said that social media reports alleging that a Revolutionary Guard navy commander was targeted in the explosion were “completely false”.&nbsp;The Director General of Crisis Management in Hormozgan province said a loud blast heard in parts of Bandar Abbas was caused by an explosion at a residential home on Moallem Boulevard and was not related to any other incidents.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/stem-cell-therapy-for-autism-is-unethical-medical-malpractice-supreme-court-1769771630269">‘Stem cell therapy for autism is unethical, medical malpractice,’ says Supreme Court</a><h2>Four killed in gas explosion in Ahvaz, Khuzestan</h2>&nbsp;In the second instance, four people were killed following a gas explosion in a residential unit in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province. The Fire Department announced that debris removal operations are still ongoing and will continue until all those trapped under the rubble are located.&nbsp;The head of the Ahvaz Municipality Fire Department and Safety Services said, “The incident occurred this morning in a residential building on Golha Koy Street, Kianshahr, Ahvaz. Firefighters and rescuers were dispatched to the scene and began providing assistance. So far, 4 people have died and one person has been injured as a result of this incident.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ghazni-not-foreign-invader-but-hindustani-looter-says-ex-vp-hamid-ansari-sparks-row-1769785148038">Ghazni ‘not foreign invader, but Hindustani looter,’ says ex-VP Hamid Ansari, sparks row</a>&nbsp;After the two explosions, several Telegram channels circulated rumours claiming the assassination of Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.&nbsp;Earlier on Saturday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US, Israeli, and European leaders of exploiting Iran’s economic problems, inciting unrest, and providing people with the means to “tear the nation apart.”

Several Telegram channels circulated claims that Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, was targeted in the assassination. The Tasnim news agency said social media reports alleging an IRGC navy commander was targeted were false.

Twin explosions occurred in southern Iran on Saturday amid escalation in tensions as fears of war loom following warnings of military action and sharp reactions by Washington and Tehran. One explosion occurred at Iran’s southern port of Bandar Abbas, confirmed Iranian media reports without revealing the cause for the blast. Iran's state television said the explosion occurred at an eight-story building, "destroying two floors, several vehicles, and shops" in Moallem Boulevard area of the city. Images carried by state TV showed the building's facade blown out, exposing parts of its interior, with debris scattered around. One person was killed, and 14 were reportedly injured in the blast. The port of Bandar Abbas lies on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway between Iran and Oman that handles a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil. The authorities in Iran rejected reports alleging that a Revolutionary Guard navy commander was targeted and killed in the explosion. Also Read: Epstein files: Justice Deptt releases final tranche of over 3 million pages, says ‘did not protect Trump’ Several Telegram channels had circulated claims that Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, was targeted in the assassination. The semi-official Tasnim news agency said that social media reports alleging that a Revolutionary Guard navy commander was targeted in the explosion were “completely false”. The Director General of Crisis Management in Hormozgan province said a loud blast heard in parts of Bandar Abbas was caused by an explosion at a residential home on Moallem Boulevard and was not related to any other incidents. Also Read: ‘Stem cell therapy for autism is unethical, medical malpractice,’ says Supreme Court Four killed in gas explosion in Ahvaz, Khuzestan In the second instance, four people were killed following a gas explosion in a residential unit in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province. The Fire Department announced that debris removal operations are still ongoing and will continue until all those trapped under the rubble are located. The head of the Ahvaz Municipality Fire Department and Safety Services said, “The incident occurred this morning in a residential building on Golha Koy Street, Kianshahr, Ahvaz. Firefighters and rescuers were dispatched to the scene and began providing assistance. So far, 4 people have died and one person has been injured as a result of this incident.” Also Read: Ghazni ‘not foreign invader, but Hindustani looter,’ says ex-VP Hamid Ansari, sparks row After the two explosions, several Telegram channels circulated rumours claiming the assassination of Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. Earlier on Saturday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US, Israeli, and European leaders of exploiting Iran’s economic problems, inciting unrest, and providing people with the means to “tear the nation apart.”

Several Telegram channels circulated claims that Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, was targeted in the assassination. The Tasnim news agency said social media reports alleging an IRGC navy commander was targeted were false.

Two explosions rock southern Iran; Tehran denies IRGC navy commander assassination reports

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MBIR is a research facility with a multipurpose fast neutron reactor and metal coolant (sodium). It will provide the nuclear industry with a modern and technologically advanced research infrastructure for the next 50 years.

Russian Nuclear Power Agency Rosatom is constructing the MBIR(Multi-Purpose Fast Neutron Research Reactor), which is touted as the largest nuclear research reactor in the world. Being built in Dimitrovgrad at the site of the Research Institute of Atomic Reactors (RIAR, part of Rosatom’s research division), MBIR would be capable of generating 150Megawatts of thermal power and 55Megawatts of electric power, which is an exceptionally high energy output for a research reactor. Expected to be commissioned in 2028, the MBIR reactor would become the most powerful research reactor in the world, Rosatom said. India has also been invited to join an international consortium based on the reactor and participate in multilateral research programs, added the Russian Nuclear Power Agency. According to Rosatom, an International Research Centre (IRC), MBIR is being formed based on the MBIR reactor. MBIR will be operated by the International Research Centre (IRC), which is intended to become a global platform for applied and fundamental research. The scientific group will include Russian and foreign scientists and researchers. The centre's activities will be carried out by the consortium "International Research Centre based on the MBIR Reactor." Russian and foreign partners gain the opportunity to conduct experiments necessary for national programs for the peaceful development of atomic energy, without the need for direct ownership of the reactor facility and corresponding obligations to ensure its safe operation, as well as control and accounting of nuclear materials. This approach allows for flexible use of the reactor resource, meeting the needs of the scientific community participants. Also Read: ISI espionage operation foiled in Rajasthan; intelligence arrests youth for passing sensitive information to Pakistan MBIR is a research facility with a multipurpose fast neutron reactor and metal coolant (sodium). It will provide the nuclear industry with a modern and technologically advanced research infrastructure for the next 50 years. According to Rosatom, the characteristics of the MBIR reactor will be best suited for materials science experiments, development of new technologies for the production of radioisotopes and modified materials, testing of fuel, new coolants and much more. "We see great potential for deepening cooperation in both large power units and small modular reactors (SMRs) construction projects, as well as in non-energy areas such as nuclear medicine, isotope supply, joint research projects, additive technologies and digital solutions," said Egor Kvyatkovsky, CEO of Rosatom International Network. At the India Energy Week in Goa, Rosatom presented a comprehensive approach to solving problems in the field of nuclear energy and showed openness to the implementation of joint research projects. The advantages of Rosatom's integrated proposal for large power units and small modular reactors (SMRs) were demonstrated, including a unique Russian technology of Floating Nuclear power plants that can be deployed in countries with long coastlines and developed island territories.

MBIR is a research facility with a multipurpose fast neutron reactor and metal coolant (sodium). It will provide the nuclear industry with a modern and technologically advanced research infrastructure for the next 50 years.

Russia's MBIR nuclear research reactor to be ready by 2028; India invited to cooperate

The FBI received an anonymous tip involving Trump, Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and another man. The anonymous tipster alleged that she overheard a private conversation between Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump during a trip shortly after the September 11, 2001, attacks. A sheikh in a country whose name is redacted offered his virgin daughter to him. The claim was entirely based on the caller's recollection of a conversation and would require corroboration and investigation. The caller claimed that Trump allegedly spoke about visiting a country, but indicates uncertainty, “possibly Israel”. According to the tipster, Epstein allegedly responded positively, making sexually explicit remarks about young women.&nbsp;“There was an incident after 09/11/2001, Epstein, Trump, Ghislaine, Joe and Palm Beach, FL, for the weekend. was waiting on the plane for others reading magazines, overhearing Epstein and Trump's conversation, overheard Trump talking about how he just came from visiting a country (possibly Israel), where they have sheikhs, claiming the sheikh gave his virgin daughter to him.” read the complaint.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-fbi-allegations-trump-categorised-false-1769845667995">Epstein files: Trump accused of auctioning underage girls, measuring genitals and murder</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The woman said that she was introduced to Epstein in 2004 by Caroly Dougherty and described the recruiter as being associated with Epstein. Epstein allegedly made unwanted remarks at her and attempted to unzip her pants. After which she withdrew from the interaction.&nbsp;The witness became friends with Ghislaine Maxwell and observed that Maxwell was actively involved in recruiting young women for Epstein. The witness made multiple visits to Epstein's private island with her then-boyfriend, who was friends with Epstein. During these visits, she observed various high-profile individuals and overheard Epstein discussing plans for massage rooms and a "harem."“Epstein had two types of women he would keep around, including young women he would pay and the high-end girlfriends,” said Epstein.&nbsp;

An FBI crisis intake report from 2019 documents an anonymous tip alleging that the caller overheard a private conversation involving Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump after 9/11. The claims remain unverified and based solely on the caller’s recollection.

The FBI received an anonymous tip involving Trump, Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and another man. The anonymous tipster alleged that she overheard a private conversation between Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump during a trip shortly after the September 11, 2001, attacks. A sheikh in a country whose name is redacted offered his virgin daughter to him. The claim was entirely based on the caller's recollection of a conversation and would require corroboration and investigation. The caller claimed that Trump allegedly spoke about visiting a country, but indicates uncertainty, “possibly Israel”. According to the tipster, Epstein allegedly responded positively, making sexually explicit remarks about young women. “There was an incident after 09/11/2001, Epstein, Trump, Ghislaine, Joe and Palm Beach, FL, for the weekend. was waiting on the plane for others reading magazines, overhearing Epstein and Trump's conversation, overheard Trump talking about how he just came from visiting a country (possibly Israel), where they have sheikhs, claiming the sheikh gave his virgin daughter to him.” read the complaint. Also Read: Epstein files: Trump accused of auctioning underage girls, measuring genitals and murder

An FBI crisis intake report from 2019 documents an anonymous tip alleging that the caller overheard a private conversation involving Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump after 9/11. The claims remain unverified and based solely on the caller’s recollection.

Epstein Files: Sheikh offered his 'virgin daughter' to Trump

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes allege that their abusers still remain shielded and protected after the Department of Justice released a new cache of documents on Friday (Jan 30). The release, containing millions of new pages from files in connection with the convicted sex offender, featured prominent mentions of current US President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton.&nbsp;US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the White House has no influence on the Department of Justice's review of the files on Epstein, a former friend of US President Trump.&nbsp;“They did not tell this department how to do our review, what to look for, what to redact, what not redact,” Blanche said in a press conference. More than three million documents released on Friday feature numerous powerful individuals, including 79-year old Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Andrew Mountabtion.&nbsp;Regarding Trump, the Justice Department said that the document contained some "untrue and sensational claims about the US president, which were submitted to the FBI before the 2020 presidential election.&nbsp;Blanche, who also served as personal lawyer to Trump, refused the allegation that incriminating and embarrassing material about the US president had been redacted from the newly released files, which included at least 180,000 images and videos.&nbsp;“We did not protect President Trump,” he said.<h2>Who’s featured in the new release</h2>Donald Trump: The files contain hundreds of references to the current President, including an FBI-compiled spreadsheet of allegations submitted via public tip lines before the 2020 election. However, the DOJ has explicitly labelled many of these as "unfounded, false, and sensationalist," emphasising that they were unverified claims from the public.&nbsp;Bill Gates: The release includes a draft email from Epstein’s account alleging the Microsoft co-founder engaged in extramarital affairs and claiming Epstein "facilitated trysts" for him. A spokesperson for Gates has dismissed these claims as "absolutely absurd" and the work of a "disgruntled liar."&nbsp;Elon Musk: Correspondence from 2012 shows the Tesla CEO inquiring about the "wildest party" on Epstein's private island. Musk has since clarified on X that he never visited the island and that the emails are being misinterpreted by "detractors" to smear him.&nbsp;Kevin Warsh: The nomination of Trump’s pick for Federal Reserve Chair has come under fire after the files revealed his name on several guest lists for dinners and parties organised by Epstein, though no allegations of wrongdoing were attached.&nbsp;Prince Andrew: New records document the former prince inviting Epstein to Buckingham Palace in 2010 for "lots of privacy" and further details regarding the DOJ's previous attempts to interview him for their sex-trafficking probe.&nbsp;Howard Lutnick: The US Commerce Secretary appears in emails from 2012, where his wife coordinated a lunch meeting on Epstein’s island. Lutnick’s team maintains he had "limited interactions" and was never involved in any illegal activity.&nbsp;Steve Tisch: The New York Giants co-owner is mentioned in 2013 emails in which Epstein offered to connect him with various women, describing one as "Russian... but fun." Tisch has not commented on the release.<h2>What survivors said</h2>A statement from survivors of Epstein's alleged abuses claimed that the US government withheld the identifying information about the perpetrators to protect them: "the men abused us remain hidden and protected."&nbsp;In a letter signed by 15 people using aliases or intial sought "the full release of the Epstein files" and asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to directly address the matter when she testifies before Congress.

A statement from survivors of Epstein's alleged abuses claimed that the US government withheld the identifying information about the perpetrators to protect them: "the men abused us remain hidden and protected."

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes allege that their abusers still remain shielded and protected after the Department of Justice released a new cache of documents on Friday (Jan 30). The release, containing millions of new pages from files in connection with the convicted sex offender, featured prominent mentions of current US President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton. US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the White House has no influence on the Department of Justice's review of the files on Epstein, a former friend of US President Trump. “They did not tell this department how to do our review, what to look for, what to redact, what not redact,” Blanche said in a press conference. More than three million documents released on Friday feature numerous powerful individuals, including 79-year old Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Andrew Mountabtion. Regarding Trump, the Justice Department said that the document contained some "untrue and sensational claims about the US president, which were submitted to the FBI before the 2020 presidential election. Blanche, who also served as personal lawyer to Trump, refused the allegation that incriminating and embarrassing material about the US president had been redacted from the newly released files, which included at least 180,000 images and videos. “We did not protect President Trump,” he said. Who’s featured in the new release Donald Trump: The files contain hundreds of references to the current President, including an FBI-compiled spreadsheet of allegations submitted via public tip lines before the 2020 election. However, the DOJ has explicitly labelled many of these as "unfounded, false, and sensationalist," emphasising that they were unverified claims from the public. Bill Gates: The release includes a draft email from Epstein’s account alleging the Microsoft co-founder engaged in extramarital affairs and claiming Epstein "facilitated trysts" for him. A spokesperson for Gates has dismissed these claims as "absolutely absurd" and the work of a "disgruntled liar." Elon Musk: Correspondence from 2012 shows the Tesla CEO inquiring about the "wildest party" on Epstein's private island. Musk has since clarified on X that he never visited the island and that the emails are being misinterpreted by "detractors" to smear him. Kevin Warsh: The nomination of Trump’s pick for Federal Reserve Chair has come under fire after the files revealed his name on several guest lists for dinners and parties organised by Epstein, though no allegations of wrongdoing were attached. Prince Andrew: New records document the former prince inviting Epstein to Buckingham Palace in 2010 for "lots of privacy" and further details regarding the DOJ's previous attempts to interview him for their sex-trafficking probe. Howard Lutnick: The US Commerce Secretary appears in emails from 2012, where his wife coordinated a lunch meeting on Epstein’s island. Lutnick’s team maintains he had "limited interactions" and was never involved in any illegal activity. Steve Tisch: The New York Giants co-owner is mentioned in 2013 emails in which Epstein offered to connect him with various women, describing one as "Russian... but fun." Tisch has not commented on the release. What survivors said A statement from survivors of Epstein's alleged abuses claimed that the US government withheld the identifying information about the perpetrators to protect them: "the men abused us remain hidden and protected." In a letter signed by 15 people using aliases or intial sought "the full release of the Epstein files" and asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to directly address the matter when she testifies before Congress.

A statement from survivors of Epstein's alleged abuses claimed that the US government withheld the identifying information about the perpetrators to protect them: "the men abused us remain hidden and protected."

Epstein Files: Survivors allege key abusers still shielded after latest release

The newly released Epstein Files have allegations of underage girls being auctioned at Mar-a-Lago, brought in by Jeffrey Epstein, in “Calendar girl parties". The report stems from 2020 complaints received through the National Threat Operations Centre, related to the Epstein investigation. The complaint alleges that Trump used to test girls on their "genital tightness" by inserting a finger into their private parts, in the presence of many other guests, like Elon Musk, Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, Allan Dershowitz, and Bob Shapiro.&nbsp;“We were taken in rooms, forced to give oral sex to Donald J Trump, forced to allow them to penetrate us. I was 13 years old when Donald J Trump raped me,” the report further alleges. The FBI has categorised the report as "false".Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Friday that thousands of new documents related to the case of convicted child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein were being released.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-allege-trump-israel-mossad-kushner-1769837438535">Epstein files: Trump was compromised by Israel, had Mossad Links and Kushner Influence</a>&nbsp;

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<h2>Allegations of murder against Trump&nbsp;</h2>An FBI agent reported that he spoke to a woman code-named “caller”. The woman and her friend, “victim-1' went out one night and ended up at Trump Plaza. Apparently, “Victim-1” really wanted to meet the infamous Donald Trump. The "caller” then says that an unknown man approached her friend and offered to introduce her to Trump. He then offered her a drink, and later she woke up naked and sore with $300 in a bed.&nbsp;“Victim 1 didn't remember how she got to the room. She remembered seeing 'a flash' of Trump's face. Victim 1 called the Caller and told her she thought she had been raped”. The darker part is that Victim 1 was never seen again. Years later, her remains were found, and the Victim is identified as deceased in the agent report. These reports get darker and darker. A girl says that she witnessed a sex trafficking ring at the Trump Golf Course in Los Angeles, &nbsp;"Complainant reported Ghislaine Maxwell as the madam and broker for sex parties, clients of whom included Epstein. Robin Leach and Donald Trump. Complainant reported participating in orgies and that some girls went missing, rumoured to have been murdered and buried at the facility." She also claimed that she was later warned by Trump's Head of Security that if she ever mentioned to anyone about this, she would "end up as fertiliser for the back nine holes like the other cunts".&nbsp;

Newly released Epstein Files include FBI records containing allegations involving Donald Trump, some explicitly labelled “false” by the Bureau. The documents were released as part of a broader DOJ disclosure tied to the Epstein investigation.

The newly released Epstein Files have allegations of underage girls being auctioned at Mar-a-Lago, brought in by Jeffrey Epstein, in “Calendar girl parties". The report stems from 2020 complaints received through the National Threat Operations Centre, related to the Epstein investigation. The complaint alleges that Trump used to test girls on their "genital tightness" by inserting a finger into their private parts, in the presence of many other guests, like Elon Musk, Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, Allan Dershowitz, and Bob Shapiro. “We were taken in rooms, forced to give oral sex to Donald J Trump, forced to allow them to penetrate us. I was 13 years old when Donald J Trump raped me,” the report further alleges. The FBI has categorised the report as "false". Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Friday that thousands of new documents related to the case of convicted child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein were being released. Also Read: Epstein files: Trump was compromised by Israel, had Mossad Links and Kushner Influence

Newly released Epstein Files include FBI records containing allegations involving Donald Trump, some explicitly labelled “false” by the Bureau. The documents were released as part of a broader DOJ disclosure tied to the Epstein investigation.

Epstein files: Trump accused of auctioning underage girls, measuring genitals and murder

Among the more than 800,000 files released from a case related to Jeffrey Epstein by the Department of Justice on Friday (Jan 31), was a document suggesting the sex offender’s Xbox LIVE account was banned as he was registered as a sex offender in 2013. The revelation came to light through the emails released in the latest dump of documents on Epstein.Microsoft banned Epstein’s gaming profile following an agreement with the New York State Attorney General’s office that required the company to remove all sex offenders from its online gaming community to protect users, especially children.According to the email sent to Epstein’s “jeevacation” email address on December 19, 2013, his account was “permanently suspended due to harassment, threats, and/or abuse of other players. This conduct has been determined to be severe, repeated, and/or excessive.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/key-takeaways-from-latest-batch-of-epstein-file-dump-mentions-of-trump-musk-and-more-1769849456585/1769849456587">Key takeaways from latest batch of Epstein file dump: Mentions of Trump, Musk and more</a>A second email read, “This message is to notify you that Xbox LIVE has permanently suspended the Xbox LIVE account associated with this email address. This action is based on the New York Attorney General’s partnership with Microsoft and other online gaming companies to remove New York registered sex offenders from online gaming services to minimize the risk to others, particularly children. As a result, any Xbox LIVE account associated with this email address will not be able to connect to Xbox LIVE.”Epstein had been a registered sex offender since 2008, when he was convicted on two counts of procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute in Florida. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison. However, he only served 13 months and was placed on the national sex offender registry as part of a plea deal.It was not clear whether Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who also appeared in the documents, knew about Epstein’s account being suspended.

New DOJ files show Jeffrey Epstein’s Xbox LIVE account was permanently suspended in 2013, according to emails released in the final batch of documents linked to his case.

Among the more than 800,000 files released from a case related to Jeffrey Epstein by the Department of Justice on Friday (Jan 31), was a document suggesting the sex offender’s Xbox LIVE account was banned as he was registered as a sex offender in 2013. The revelation came to light through the emails released in the latest dump of documents on Epstein. Microsoft banned Epstein’s gaming profile following an agreement with the New York State Attorney General’s office that required the company to remove all sex offenders from its online gaming community to protect users, especially children. According to the email sent to Epstein’s “jeevacation” email address on December 19, 2013, his account was “permanently suspended due to harassment, threats, and/or abuse of other players. This conduct has been determined to be severe, repeated, and/or excessive.” Also read | Key takeaways from latest batch of Epstein file dump: Mentions of Trump, Musk and more A second email read, “This message is to notify you that Xbox LIVE has permanently suspended the Xbox LIVE account associated with this email address. This action is based on the New York Attorney General’s partnership with Microsoft and other online gaming companies to remove New York registered sex offenders from online gaming services to minimize the risk to others, particularly children. As a result, any Xbox LIVE account associated with this email address will not be able to connect to Xbox LIVE.” Epstein had been a registered sex offender since 2008, when he was convicted on two counts of procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute in Florida. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison. However, he only served 13 months and was placed on the national sex offender registry as part of a plea deal. It was not clear whether Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who also appeared in the documents, knew about Epstein’s account being suspended.

New DOJ files show Jeffrey Epstein’s Xbox LIVE account was permanently suspended in 2013, according to emails released in the final batch of documents linked to his case.

Epstein was permanently banned from Xbox Live – DOJ’s new files reveal why

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis on Friday (January 30, 2026) in the latest show of anger over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, as a prominent U.S. journalist was charged over his coverage of protests in the northern city.People marched with signs blasting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency leading Mr. Trump’s mass deportation drive, in response to a call for a “national shutdown” across the United States.Minneapolis has become the epicentre of the immigration policy backlash after two protesters, both U.S. citizens, were shot dead by federal agents this month.“I don’t think our Federal Government should be terrorising our people like this,” Sushma Santhana, 24, told AFP as protesters chanted “our streets!” around her.The crowd gathered in freezing temperatures after Bruce Springsteen performed at an anti-ICE concert in the city. The U.S. rock legend recently released “Streets of Minneapolis,” a tribute to the two killed protesters.Another protester, 24-year-old Max Maffor, said he was demonstrating “to conserve what we would consider our democracy and all the liberties that we get from living in America.”Rallies were also underway across Los Angeles, where immigration raids last year sparked protests, with thousands carrying signs outside City Hall.<h2>Journalist charged</h2>Earlier on Friday (January 30), the Trump administration charged former CNN anchor Don Lemon and eight others with civil rights violations, after he and other reporters covered a protest at a church where an ICE official is a pastor.The journalist’s lawyer said he was taken into custody in Los Angeles overnight, adding that his work covering the protest “was no different to what he has always done.”He faces two charges of conspiracy to deprive rights and interfering with First Amendment rights, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told AFP, referencing the constitutional protection for freedom of expression, including religion.Political figures and media advocates condemned Lemon’s arrest, with Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling for his immediate release.“This is an egregious attack on the First Amendment and on journalists’ ability to do their work,” said Committee to Protect Journalists CEO Jodie Ginsberg.Lemon was released from custody after a short court hearing in Los Angeles, U.S. media reported. His next hearing is in Minneapolis on February 9.<h2>Civil rights probe</h2>Mr. Trump meanwhile walked back his conciliatory tone to describe Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old nurse gunned down on Saturday (January 23), as an “agitator and, perhaps, insurrectionist” after new footage allegedly of Pretti emerged.AFP could not immediately verify the video, in which a man said to be Pretti is seen kicking and breaking the taillight of the agents’ car before they emerge and tackle him to the ground.Some Minneapolis residents were unstirred by the footage.“So the guy kicked a car’s light, does that mean he deserved to die?” Pedro Wolcott, a Latino sandwich shop owner, told AFP.The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into Pretti’s death, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters on Friday (January 30). There is no similar probe for Renee Good, also fatally shot by agents in January.<h2>Government shutdown</h2>Mr. Trump had claimed he wanted to “de-escalate a little bit” in the fallout of the deaths and appointed a new point man in Minneapolis, top immigration adviser Tom Homan.Homan said that “certain improvements could and should be made,” a marked difference in tone from his predecessor on the ground, combative Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino.He also said his staff was “working on a drawdown plan” for some of the more than 3,000 federal agents, if there was greater cooperation from the local authorities in the Democratic-run city.Backlash over the deaths of Pretti and Good has landed in Congress, just before a government funding deadline.Democrats have drawn a red line around funding for the Department of Homeland Security, demanding it be stripped out and renegotiated to impose new constraints on immigration enforcement agencies.

Rallies were also underway across Los Angeles, where immigration raids last year sparked protests, with thousands carrying signs outside City Hall.

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis on Friday (January 30, 2026) in the latest show of anger over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, as a prominent U.S. journalist was charged over his coverage of protests in the northern city. People marched with signs blasting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency leading Mr. Trump’s mass deportation drive, in response to a call for a “national shutdown” across the United States. Minneapolis has become the epicentre of the immigration policy backlash after two protesters, both U.S. citizens, were shot dead by federal agents this month. “I don’t think our Federal Government should be terrorising our people like this,” Sushma Santhana, 24, told AFP as protesters chanted “our streets!” around her. The crowd gathered in freezing temperatures after Bruce Springsteen performed at an anti-ICE concert in the city. The U.S. rock legend recently released “Streets of Minneapolis,” a tribute to the two killed protesters. Another protester, 24-year-old Max Maffor, said he was demonstrating “to conserve what we would consider our democracy and all the liberties that we get from living in America.” Rallies were also underway across Los Angeles, where immigration raids last year sparked protests, with thousands carrying signs outside City Hall. Journalist charged Earlier on Friday (January 30), the Trump administration charged former CNN anchor Don Lemon and eight others with civil rights violations, after he and other reporters covered a protest at a church where an ICE official is a pastor. The journalist’s lawyer said he was taken into custody in Los Angeles overnight, adding that his work covering the protest “was no different to what he has always done.” He faces two charges of conspiracy to deprive rights and interfering with First Amendment rights, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told AFP, referencing the constitutional protection for freedom of expression, including religion. Political figures and media advocates condemned Lemon’s arrest, with Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling for his immediate release. “This is an egregious attack on the First Amendment and on journalists’ ability to do their work,” said Committee to Protect Journalists CEO Jodie Ginsberg. Lemon was released from custody after a short court hearing in Los Angeles, U.S. media reported. His next hearing is in Minneapolis on February 9. Civil rights probe Mr. Trump meanwhile walked back his conciliatory tone to describe Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old nurse gunned down on Saturday (January 23), as an “agitator and, perhaps, insurrectionist” after new footage allegedly of Pretti emerged. AFP could not immediately verify the video, in which a man said to be Pretti is seen kicking and breaking the taillight of the agents’ car before they emerge and tackle him to the ground. Some Minneapolis residents were unstirred by the footage. “So the guy kicked a car’s light, does that mean he deserved to die?” Pedro Wolcott, a Latino sandwich shop owner, told AFP. The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into Pretti’s death, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters on Friday (January 30). There is no similar probe for Renee Good, also fatally shot by agents in January. Government shutdown Mr. Trump had claimed he wanted to “de-escalate a little bit” in the fallout of the deaths and appointed a new point man in Minneapolis, top immigration adviser Tom Homan. Homan said that “certain improvements could and should be made,” a marked difference in tone from his predecessor on the ground, combative Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino. He also said his staff was “working on a drawdown plan” for some of the more than 3,000 federal agents, if there was greater cooperation from the local authorities in the Democratic-run city. Backlash over the deaths of Pretti and Good has landed in Congress, just before a government funding deadline. Democrats have drawn a red line around funding for the Department of Homeland Security, demanding it be stripped out and renegotiated to impose new constraints on immigration enforcement agencies.

Rallies were also underway across Los Angeles, where immigration raids last year sparked protests, with thousands carrying signs outside City Hall.

Thousands rally in Minneapolis amid rising anger over immigration

Iranian army chief Amir Hatami on Saturday (Jan 31) warned the United States and Israel against an attack on the Islamic Republic, saying that the country’s forces are on high alert after Washington deployed heavy military forces in the Gulf. He added that his country’s nuclear technology “cannot be eliminated” after US President Donald Trump said that he expected Iran to seek a deal to avoid an attack by American forces. This comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran after Trump deployed an “armada” in the Gulf.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/key-takeaways-from-latest-batch-of-epstein-file-dump-mentions-of-trump-musk-and-more-1769849456585">Key takeaways from latest batch of Epstein file dump: Mentions of Trump, Musk and more</a>“If the enemy makes a mistake, without a doubt it will endanger its own security, the security of the region, and the security of the Zionist regime,” said Hatami as per the official IRNA news agency. He added that Iran’s armed forces were “at full defensive and military readiness.”Hatami further said, “The nuclear science and technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran cannot be eliminated, even if scientists and sons of this nation are martyred.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-file-containing-trump-s-name-mysteriously-disappears-then-reappears-what-doj-said-1769836852561">Epstein file containing Trump’s name mysteriously disappears, then reappears – What DOJ said</a>Earlier on Friday (Jan 30), Trump warned Tehran of finalising a deal, or he will be sending a “larger number of ships to Iran”.“We’re now sending actually a larger number of ships to Iran,” Trump said, adding that his preference remained a peaceful accord. “Hopefully, we’ll make a deal.”“We have a large armada, flotilla, call it whatever you want, heading toward Iran right now,” Trump said, referring to an American naval carrier group in waters off Iran. “Hopefully we’ll make a deal. If we do make a deal, that’s good. If we don’t make a deal, we’ll see what happens.”Watch | Iran-backed militias issue warnings across West Asia <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-backed-militias-issue-warnings-across-west-asia-1769848536835/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-backed-militias-issue-warnings-across-west-asia-1769848536835/embed</a>

Iran’s army chief Amir Hatami warned the US and Israel against attacking Iran, saying its forces are on high alert and nuclear technology cannot be eliminated despite military threats.

Iranian army chief Amir Hatami on Saturday (Jan 31) warned the United States and Israel against an attack on the Islamic Republic, saying that the country’s forces are on high alert after Washington deployed heavy military forces in the Gulf. He added that his country’s nuclear technology “cannot be eliminated” after US President Donald Trump said that he expected Iran to seek a deal to avoid an attack by American forces. This comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran after Trump deployed an “armada” in the Gulf. Also read | Key takeaways from latest batch of Epstein file dump: Mentions of Trump, Musk and more “If the enemy makes a mistake, without a doubt it will endanger its own security, the security of the region, and the security of the Zionist regime,” said Hatami as per the official IRNA news agency. He added that Iran’s armed forces were “at full defensive and military readiness.” Hatami further said, “The nuclear science and technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran cannot be eliminated, even if scientists and sons of this nation are martyred.” Also read | Epstein file containing Trump’s name mysteriously disappears, then reappears – What DOJ said Earlier on Friday (Jan 30), Trump warned Tehran of finalising a deal, or he will be sending a “larger number of ships to Iran”. “We’re now sending actually a larger number of ships to Iran,” Trump said, adding that his preference remained a peaceful accord. “Hopefully, we’ll make a deal.” “We have a large armada, flotilla, call it whatever you want, heading toward Iran right now,” Trump said, referring to an American naval carrier group in waters off Iran. “Hopefully we’ll make a deal. If we do make a deal, that’s good. If we don’t make a deal, we’ll see what happens.” Watch | Iran-backed militias issue warnings across West Asia https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-backed-militias-issue-warnings-across-west-asia-1769848536835/embed

Iran’s army chief Amir Hatami warned the US and Israel against attacking Iran, saying its forces are on high alert and nuclear technology cannot be eliminated despite military threats.

‘Nuclear technology cannot be eliminated’: Iran warns US, Israel against attack

Pakistan has been a country plagued with financial problems, which is evident with the huge amount of International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans it has on itself and the criticism it has received from political opponents and people of the country for the debts it owes to various other countries like China.&nbsp;This was made even more obvious by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif when he admitted that he and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have travelled abroad on several occasions to seek financial help from other countries and how embarrassed they have been.&nbsp;“We feel ashamed when Field Marshal Asim Munir and I go around the world begging for money. Taking loans is a huge burden on our self-respect. Our heads bow down in shame. We cannot say no to many things they want us to do," said Sharif while addressing top Pakistani exporters in Islamabad on Friday night.&nbsp;He also pointed out that the country’s foreign exchange reserves had almost doubled, but that includes loans taken from other countries.&nbsp;“The current situation is that the reserves of the foreign exchange have almost doubled. But the loans of our friends and countries are included. But you know that the one who goes to take a loan, his head is bowed," he added.&nbsp;Notably, Pakistan is again in talks with International Monetary Fund for help to support an economic growth plan that looks to stabilise the country.&nbsp;Both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir were in Davos earlier this month where they signed the documents supporting Board of Peace (BoP) floated by Trump to oversee Gaza reconstruction. To make it a more recognisable body, Trump has invited several countries including India to join as members.&nbsp;The founding executive committee features high-profile figures like US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, special envoy Steve Witkoff, World Bank President Ajay Banga, billionaire Marc Rowan, and adviser Robert Gabriel.&nbsp;

Sharif pointed out that the country’s foreign exchange reserves had almost doubled, but that includes loans taken from several countries.

Pakistan has been a country plagued with financial problems, which is evident with the huge amount of International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans it has on itself and the criticism it has received from political opponents and people of the country for the debts it owes to various other countries like China. This was made even more obvious by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif when he admitted that he and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have travelled abroad on several occasions to seek financial help from other countries and how embarrassed they have been. “We feel ashamed when Field Marshal Asim Munir and I go around the world begging for money. Taking loans is a huge burden on our self-respect. Our heads bow down in shame. We cannot say no to many things they want us to do," said Sharif while addressing top Pakistani exporters in Islamabad on Friday night. He also pointed out that the country’s foreign exchange reserves had almost doubled, but that includes loans taken from other countries. “The current situation is that the reserves of the foreign exchange have almost doubled. But the loans of our friends and countries are included. But you know that the one who goes to take a loan, his head is bowed," he added. Notably, Pakistan is again in talks with International Monetary Fund for help to support an economic growth plan that looks to stabilise the country. Both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir were in Davos earlier this month where they signed the documents supporting Board of Peace (BoP) floated by Trump to oversee Gaza reconstruction. To make it a more recognisable body, Trump has invited several countries including India to join as members. The founding executive committee features high-profile figures like US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, special envoy Steve Witkoff, World Bank President Ajay Banga, billionaire Marc Rowan, and adviser Robert Gabriel.

Sharif pointed out that the country’s foreign exchange reserves had almost doubled, but that includes loans taken from several countries.

'Our heads bow down in shame': Pak PM Sharif says he has gone 'begging for money' with Munir

Officials have said that the newly released more than 800,000 files, significantly larger than the about 100,000 documents released in December, would be the last batch.

Key takeaways from latest batch of Epstein file dump: Mentions of Trump, Musk and more

The fresh batch of documents from the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/house-democrats-drop-epstein-photos-from-disturbing-paedophilic-lolita-quotes-on-bosoms-to-price-tag-for-girls-shocking-pics-reveal-bill-gates-1766131614452">Jeffrey Epstein files</a> has revealed uncomfortable claims about Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, this time involving allegations written by the sex offender himself in a series of private draft emails. The emails, dated July 2013, were sent by paedophile Epstein to his own account and appear to be written from the perspective of Gates’ former adviser, Boris Nikolic. They read like unsent letters, part threat, part emotional appeal, and contain some of the most salacious material to emerge from the latest release.<h2>Bill Gates drugged his wife?</h2>In one draft, Epstein, posing as Nikolic, claims that Gates had contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) following “sex with Russian girls” and had asked for antibiotics to "surreptitiously give" to his then wife Melinda French Gates.The same email alleges that Gates “begged him” to delete emails regarding “your STD, your request that I provide you antibiotics that you can surreptitiously give to Melinda, and the description of your penis.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/donald-trump-elon-musk-and-zohran-mamdani-s-mother-mira-nair-big-names-mentioned-in-doj-s-latest-epstein-files-release-in-pictures-1769831510171">Trump, Musk, Gates and more: Big names mentioned in DOJ's latest Epstein files release | In pictures</a>Another draft, framed as a resignation letter, goes further. Epstein writes that Nikolic had helped Gates obtain drugs to “deal with the consequences of sex with Russian girls” and had been asked to participate in actions that ranged from “morally inappropriate” to “potentially illegal”.“In my role as his right hand I had been asked on mulitple occassion [sic] and in hindsight, wrongly acquiesced into participating in things that have ranged from the morally inappropriate, to the ethically unsound and had been repeatedly asked to do other things that get near and potentially over the line into the illegal,” Epstein wrote as Nikolic.Across the documents, Epstein portrays himself as holding compromising material and hints at using it as leverage, particularly in the event of a public divorce that could harm Gates’ philanthropic image.“I am concerned that if Melinda decides as you said to file for a public divorce, the damage done to the pledge program alone would result in billions of dollars of money no longer being used for social good as Im [sic] sure that some wives and husbands would feel free to retreat from their commitments,” he wrote.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosive-epstein-files-accuse-trump-of-raping-13-year-old-murdering-a-new-born-white-house-says-this-about-allegations-1769823565436">Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13YO, murdering a newborn</a><h2>Bill Gates responds</h2>Gates’ team has flatly denied all the allegations. In a statement, his spokesperson said the claims were “absolutely absurd and completely false”, arguing that the emails only demonstrate Epstein’s frustration at losing access to Gates and his willingness to fabricate stories.“The only thing these documents demonstrate is Epstein’s frustration that he did not have an ongoing relationship with Gates and the lengths he would go to entrap and defame,” the statement said.Nikolic has not publicly commented on the emails.<h2>Why these emails exist at all</h2>It remains unclear why Epstein drafted the messages or why he kept multiple versions of them. According to the New York Post, there are at least seven iterations of the drafts.They form part of more than three million documents released by the Department of Justice, many of which consist of raw, unverified material collected during investigations.<h2>Epstein-Gates friendship</h2>Gates has previously said he regrets his association with Epstein but denies any improper behaviour. Photographs and meeting records confirm the two knew each other, and their relationship has drawn scrutiny for years.In 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported that Epstein attempted to blackmail Gates in 2017 over an alleged affair with a Russian bridge player, a claim Gates’ team also dismissed.

Newly released Epstein files include private draft emails written by Jeffrey Epstein, posing as Bill Gates’ former adviser Boris Nikolic, making salacious allegations about Gates’ personal life and health. Epstein claims Gates sought drugs to secretly give his wife after alleged affairs.

The fresh batch of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files has revealed uncomfortable claims about Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, this time involving allegations written by the sex offender himself in a series of private draft emails. The emails, dated July 2013, were sent by paedophile Epstein to his own account and appear to be written from the perspective of Gates’ former adviser, Boris Nikolic. They read like unsent letters, part threat, part emotional appeal, and contain some of the most salacious material to emerge from the latest release. Bill Gates drugged his wife? In one draft, Epstein, posing as Nikolic, claims that Gates had contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) following “sex with Russian girls” and had asked for antibiotics to "surreptitiously give" to his then wife Melinda French Gates. The same email alleges that Gates “begged him” to delete emails regarding “your STD, your request that I provide you antibiotics that you can surreptitiously give to Melinda, and the description of your penis.” Also read | Trump, Musk, Gates and more: Big names mentioned in DOJ's latest Epstein files release | In pictures Another draft, framed as a resignation letter, goes further. Epstein writes that Nikolic had helped Gates obtain drugs to “deal with the consequences of sex with Russian girls” and had been asked to participate in actions that ranged from “morally inappropriate” to “potentially illegal”. “In my role as his right hand I had been asked on mulitple occassion [sic] and in hindsight, wrongly acquiesced into participating in things that have ranged from the morally inappropriate, to the ethically unsound and had been repeatedly asked to do other things that get near and potentially over the line into the illegal,” Epstein wrote as Nikolic. Across the documents, Epstein portrays himself as holding compromising material and hints at using it as leverage, particularly in the event of a public divorce that could harm Gates’ philanthropic image. “I am concerned that if Melinda decides as you said to file for a public divorce, the damage done to the pledge program alone would result in billions of dollars of money no longer being used for social good as Im [sic] sure that some wives and husbands would feel free to retreat from their commitments,” he wrote. Also read | Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13YO, murdering a newborn Bill Gates responds Gates’ team has flatly denied all the allegations. In a statement, his spokesperson said the claims were “absolutely absurd and completely false”, arguing that the emails only demonstrate Epstein’s frustration at losing access to Gates and his willingness to fabricate stories. “The only thing these documents demonstrate is Epstein’s frustration that he did not have an ongoing relationship with Gates and the lengths he would go to entrap and defame,” the statement said. Nikolic has not publicly commented on the emails. Why these emails exist at all It remains unclear why Epstein drafted the messages or why he kept multiple versions of them. According to the New York Post, there are at least seven iterations of the drafts. They form part of more than three million documents released by the Department of Justice, many of which consist of raw, unverified material collected during investigations. Epstein-Gates friendship Gates has previously said he regrets his association with Epstein but denies any improper behaviour. Photographs and meeting records confirm the two knew each other, and their relationship has drawn scrutiny for years. In 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported that Epstein attempted to blackmail Gates in 2017 over an alleged affair with a Russian bridge player, a claim Gates’ team also dismissed.

Newly released Epstein files include private draft emails written by Jeffrey Epstein, posing as Bill Gates’ former adviser Boris Nikolic, making salacious allegations about Gates’ personal life and health. Epstein claims Gates sought drugs to secretly give his wife after alleged affairs.

Epstein files claim Bill Gates sought to drug wife Melinda after sex with ‘Russian girls’ | Report

A fresh release of documents linked to the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has put several powerful names back into the spotlight. Let's have a look.


Trump, Musk, Gates and more: Big names mentioned in DOJ's latest Epstein files release | In pictures

&nbsp;The new Epstein File release claims that US President Donald Trump was compromised by Israel, and Jeffrey Epstein was a spy working for the Israeli Intelligence agency Mossad. The FBI report citing these claims to a Confidential Human Resource (CHS) &nbsp;was among the 3 million+ documents released by the Department of Justice on January 30, 2026. The document also alleges that US officials were under the influence of Israel, Russia and the UAE.&nbsp;&nbsp;The report alleges collusion between Kushner and Chabad, a state-sanctioned visible movement of Hasidic Judaism. It alleges that Kushner and his family engaged in money laundering, corrupt business practices and violation of election laws. The CHS points to a contact person, journalist Ken Kurson, who “knows everything”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peter-schiff-us-dollar-crisis-gold-silver-warning-1769780666881">US economist Peter Schiff says US dollar crisis will eclipse 2008 financial meltdown</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CHS REPORTING DOCUMENT, EFTA00090314

The "credible" Confidential Human Resource was told by Hary Tanoesoedinbjo that Trump has been compromised by Israel, and Jared Kushner was the brain behind his organisation and his Presidency. Hary also introduced the CHS tothe &nbsp;Indonesian CIA. Hary Tanoesoedinbjo is an Indonesian media and real estate tycoon who is among the top 50 richest in Indonesia. He bought Trump's Beverly Hills property in 2019 at an inflated price of $13.5 million and still has close ties to Trump. He is dubbed as the "Donald Trump of Indonesia" and is building two Trump projects in West Java and Bali. The informant quotes Renda Tillerson, wife of the Trump's Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, that Kushner was running a rival State Department operation.&nbsp;"Renda and Rex both told CHS they had been under intense surveillance. Renda told CHS she can't wait for the FBI to call her, so that she can tell them everything she knows."Kushner was influenced by Harvard Law Professor &nbsp;Alan Dershowitz, the lawyer of Jeffrey Epstein. He influenced a lot of students at Harvard, "Dershowitz told CHS that if he were young again, he would be holding a stun gun as an Israeli Intelligence (Mossad) agent. CHS believed Dershowitz was co-opted by Mossad and subscribed to their mission. CHS still continues to communicate occasionally for Dershowitz". The informant said that he shared phone calls between Dershowitz and Alex Ocasta (US Attorney of the Southern District of Florida at the time) that Epstein belonged to both US and allied intelligence services.&nbsp;

Newly released Epstein files allege Donald Trump was compromised by Israel, claim Mossad links, and accuse Jared Kushner of covert influence.

The new Epstein File release claims that US President Donald Trump was compromised by Israel, and Jeffrey Epstein was a spy working for the Israeli Intelligence agency Mossad. The FBI report citing these claims to a Confidential Human Resource (CHS) was among the 3 million+ documents released by the Department of Justice on January 30, 2026. The document also alleges that US officials were under the influence of Israel, Russia and the UAE. The report alleges collusion between Kushner and Chabad, a state-sanctioned visible movement of Hasidic Judaism. It alleges that Kushner and his family engaged in money laundering, corrupt business practices and violation of election laws. The CHS points to a contact person, journalist Ken Kurson, who “knows everything”. Also Read: US economist Peter Schiff says US dollar crisis will eclipse 2008 financial meltdown

Newly released Epstein files allege Donald Trump was compromised by Israel, claim Mossad links, and accuse Jared Kushner of covert influence.

Epstein files: Trump was compromised by Israel, had Mossad Links and Kushner Influence

The US government early on Saturday (Jan 31) slipped into a partial shutdown after the US Congress failed to approve a full 2026 budget before the midnight deadline. The disruption is expected to be limited. Lawmakers in both parties say the House is likely to ratify a Senate-backed deal early next week, which would restore funding within days and avoid a prolonged crisis. For now, roughly three quarters of federal operations are technically affected, triggering shutdown procedures across multiple departments.<h2>What caused the shutdown?</h2>This latest funding lapse was driven less by fiscal math and more by uproar over the killing of civilians by federal agents deployed by US President Donald Trump. According to AFP, negotiations collapsed after Democrats walked away from talks over new funding for the Department of Homeland Security, following the killing of two protesters in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/donald-trump-elon-musk-and-zohran-mamdani-s-mother-mira-nair-big-names-mentioned-in-doj-s-latest-epstein-files-release-in-pictures-1769831510171">Trump, Musk, Gates and more: Big names mentioned in DOJ's latest Epstein files release | In pictures</a>Senate Democratic Minority Whip Dick Durbin accused the administration of misusing federal resources. On X, he wrote, "Instead of going after drug smugglers, child predators, and human traffickers, the Trump Administration is wasting valuable resources targeting peaceful protestors in Chicago and Minneapolis.""This Administration continues to make Americans less safe," he said.<h2>What would the shutdown affect?</h2>According to the report, roughly three-quarters of federal operations are set to be affected by the government shutdown. It can also potentially trigger shutdown procedures across a wide range of agencies and operations, from education and health to housing and defense. Federal departments were expected to begin implementing shutdown plans overnight, but congressional leaders in both parties said the Senate's action made a short disruption far more likely than a prolonged impasse.<h2>How bad could this get</h2>If the House passes the deal next week, the shutdown will likely be more symbolic than disruptive.But if talks drag on, the consequences escalate quickly. Tens of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed or forced to work without pay. Contractors would face delayed payments. Services across education, housing, health and defence would be affected.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosive-epstein-files-accuse-trump-of-raping-13-year-old-murdering-a-new-born-white-house-says-this-about-allegations-1769823565436">Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13YO, murdering a newborn</a><h2>What is actually funded</h2>Late Friday, the Senate passed a package clearing five outstanding funding bills that would keep most federal agencies running through September. It also approved a two-week stopgap measure for DHS, buying time for further negotiations over immigration policy. The House of Representatives, however, was out of session when the deadline hit and is not scheduled to return until Monday.

The US entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to pass the full 2026 budget before the deadline. Talks collapsed over Democratic anger at federal agents killing two protesters in Minneapolis.

The US government early on Saturday (Jan 31) slipped into a partial shutdown after the US Congress failed to approve a full 2026 budget before the midnight deadline. The disruption is expected to be limited. Lawmakers in both parties say the House is likely to ratify a Senate-backed deal early next week, which would restore funding within days and avoid a prolonged crisis. For now, roughly three quarters of federal operations are technically affected, triggering shutdown procedures across multiple departments. What caused the shutdown? This latest funding lapse was driven less by fiscal math and more by uproar over the killing of civilians by federal agents deployed by US President Donald Trump. According to AFP, negotiations collapsed after Democrats walked away from talks over new funding for the Department of Homeland Security, following the killing of two protesters in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents. Also read | Trump, Musk, Gates and more: Big names mentioned in DOJ's latest Epstein files release | In pictures Senate Democratic Minority Whip Dick Durbin accused the administration of misusing federal resources. On X, he wrote, "Instead of going after drug smugglers, child predators, and human traffickers, the Trump Administration is wasting valuable resources targeting peaceful protestors in Chicago and Minneapolis." "This Administration continues to make Americans less safe," he said. What would the shutdown affect? According to the report, roughly three-quarters of federal operations are set to be affected by the government shutdown. It can also potentially trigger shutdown procedures across a wide range of agencies and operations, from education and health to housing and defense. Federal departments were expected to begin implementing shutdown plans overnight, but congressional leaders in both parties said the Senate's action made a short disruption far more likely than a prolonged impasse. How bad could this get If the House passes the deal next week, the shutdown will likely be more symbolic than disruptive. But if talks drag on, the consequences escalate quickly. Tens of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed or forced to work without pay. Contractors would face delayed payments. Services across education, housing, health and defence would be affected. Also read | Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13YO, murdering a newborn What is actually funded Late Friday, the Senate passed a package clearing five outstanding funding bills that would keep most federal agencies running through September. It also approved a two-week stopgap measure for DHS, buying time for further negotiations over immigration policy. The House of Representatives, however, was out of session when the deadline hit and is not scheduled to return until Monday.

The US entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to pass the full 2026 budget before the deadline. Talks collapsed over Democratic anger at federal agents killing two protesters in Minneapolis.

US government enters partial shutdown after Congress misses budget deadline

The Department of Justice on Friday (Jan 31) released thousands of additional documents from a case related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Reportedly, the DOJ temporarily removed and then republished a file containing a summary of complaints made to the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center over an unspecified time frame, which included references to US President Donald Trump and Epstein. Although there was no indication that the tips were verified.<h2>What was in the files?</h2>The documents contained complaints, some of which dated back 35 years. An email accompanying the lists reads: “This is the list I sent Whitney with names of Trump accusers from NTOC.” The material comes from an FBI spreadsheet linked to an investigation into the Alexander brothers, wealthy Florida siblings currently facing sex trafficking charges. The spreadsheet catalogues tips received by the bureau, along with brief notes on whether or how agents followed them up.The spreadsheet contained 16 complaints and included an email dated August 7, 2025, to recipients whose names were redacted. The document also included other well-known personalities, including former president Bill Clinton and Lisa Marie Presley.According to the complaint summaries, at least eight complainants did not include their contact information at the time of making the complaint. “Some of these individuals are reporting second-hand information,” a note in the email containing the document read.<h2>What allegations were made against Trump?</h2>According to the files, which linked Trump to Epstein, the US president raped a 13-year-old girl. One entry in the spreadsheet describes a woman claiming that her friend was forced to perform oral sex on Trump roughly 35 years ago in New Jersey, when she was allegedly 13 or 14 years old. The report says the girl was also abused by Epstein and that she was struck after biting Trump. In the column labelled “response”, the FBI noted that the caller was contacted and the lead forwarded to its Washington office for interview. No outcome is recorded.“Spoke with caller who identified REDACTED as friend. Lead was sent to Washington Office to conduct interview,” the response read.Another allegation suggested Trump was complicit in the murder of a newborn child, which may have been born from sexual acts paid for by Trump and others.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260131/image-1769840942779.png"></figure><h2>What did White House say?</h2>In response to the allegations against Trump, the White House said in a statement, “This production may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos, as everything that was sent to the FBI by the public was included in the production that is responsive to the Act. Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election. To be clear, the claims are unfounded and false, and if they have a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.”<h2>What did DOJ say?</h2>The file mysteriously disappearing shortly after it was released to the public sparked a backlash online. The documents reappeared a few hours later. In response, a DOJ spokeswoman said, “This document was down due to overload and is back online.”

The DOJ released new Epstein-related files citing unverified FBI tips, including allegations linking Trump to Epstein. The documents were briefly removed, then restored, sparking backlash.

The Department of Justice on Friday (Jan 31) released thousands of additional documents from a case related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Reportedly, the DOJ temporarily removed and then republished a file containing a summary of complaints made to the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center over an unspecified time frame, which included references to US President Donald Trump and Epstein. Although there was no indication that the tips were verified. What was in the files? The documents contained complaints, some of which dated back 35 years. An email accompanying the lists reads: “This is the list I sent Whitney with names of Trump accusers from NTOC.” The material comes from an FBI spreadsheet linked to an investigation into the Alexander brothers, wealthy Florida siblings currently facing sex trafficking charges. The spreadsheet catalogues tips received by the bureau, along with brief notes on whether or how agents followed them up. The spreadsheet contained 16 complaints and included an email dated August 7, 2025, to recipients whose names were redacted. The document also included other well-known personalities, including former president Bill Clinton and Lisa Marie Presley. According to the complaint summaries, at least eight complainants did not include their contact information at the time of making the complaint. “Some of these individuals are reporting second-hand information,” a note in the email containing the document read. What allegations were made against Trump? According to the files, which linked Trump to Epstein, the US president raped a 13-year-old girl. One entry in the spreadsheet describes a woman claiming that her friend was forced to perform oral sex on Trump roughly 35 years ago in New Jersey, when she was allegedly 13 or 14 years old. The report says the girl was also abused by Epstein and that she was struck after biting Trump. In the column labelled “response”, the FBI noted that the caller was contacted and the lead forwarded to its Washington office for interview. No outcome is recorded. “Spoke with caller who identified REDACTED as friend. Lead was sent to Washington Office to conduct interview,” the response read. Another allegation suggested Trump was complicit in the murder of a newborn child, which may have been born from sexual acts paid for by Trump and others. What did White House say? In response to the allegations against Trump, the White House said in a statement, “This production may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos, as everything that was sent to the FBI by the public was included in the production that is responsive to the Act. Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election. To be clear, the claims are unfounded and false, and if they have a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.” What did DOJ say? The file mysteriously disappearing shortly after it was released to the public sparked a backlash online. The documents reappeared a few hours later. In response, a DOJ spokeswoman said, “This document was down due to overload and is back online.”

The DOJ released new Epstein-related files citing unverified FBI tips, including allegations linking Trump to Epstein. The documents were briefly removed, then restored, sparking backlash.

Epstein file containing Trump’s name mysteriously disappears, then reappears – What DOJ said

The US Justice Department on Friday (Jan 30) released fresh cache of Epstein files reigniting controversy related to popular personalities like President Donald Trump, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and the world's richest man Elon Musk. Another name that has cropped up in the list is of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's mother, Mira Nair.&nbsp;According to the files released by the US Justice Department, Nair attended an afterparty at convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell's house for her 2009 film "Amelia".&nbsp;It has come to light that publicist Peggy Siegal had emailed Jeffrey Epstein on October 21, 2009, after &nbsp;the party got over. The email describes a lot about what happened at the party event.&nbsp;"Just left Ghislaine's townhouse...after party for film. Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were there...Jean Pigoni, director Mira Nair....etc," the email read.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosive-epstein-files-accuse-trump-of-raping-13-year-old-murdering-a-new-born-white-house-says-this-about-allegations-1769823565436">Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations</a>&nbsp;The reaction of guests related to the film was not very positive revealed the mail that reads, &nbsp;"Film received tepid reaction although women like it much more...Hillary Swank and Gen: at stupid party in Bloomingdales cheap sportwear department....very weird. Studio went for free party from store and windows for a month....Going to be in Wall Street 2 tomorrow ....more to come. xoxo Peg."&nbsp;Former President Bill Clinton and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos were also among attendees at the afterparty.&nbsp;Some other names to have come up in the latest Epstein files released by US Justice Department are: Larry Summers, Bill Richardson, Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Kevin Spacey, Diana Ross &amp; Chris Tucker. Woody Allen, Richard Branson, Noam Chomsky, and Stephen Hawking have also been named in the list.&nbsp;

According to new Epstein files released by the US Justice Department, Nair attended an afterparty at convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwells house.

The US Justice Department on Friday (Jan 30) released fresh cache of Epstein files reigniting controversy related to popular personalities like President Donald Trump, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and the world's richest man Elon Musk. Another name that has cropped up in the list is of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's mother, Mira Nair. According to the files released by the US Justice Department, Nair attended an afterparty at convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell's house for her 2009 film "Amelia". It has come to light that publicist Peggy Siegal had emailed Jeffrey Epstein on October 21, 2009, after the party got over. The email describes a lot about what happened at the party event. "Just left Ghislaine's townhouse...after party for film. Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos were there...Jean Pigoni, director Mira Nair....etc," the email read. ALSO READ: Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations The reaction of guests related to the film was not very positive revealed the mail that reads, "Film received tepid reaction although women like it much more...Hillary Swank and Gen: at stupid party in Bloomingdales cheap sportwear department....very weird. Studio went for free party from store and windows for a month....Going to be in Wall Street 2 tomorrow ....more to come. xoxo Peg." Former President Bill Clinton and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos were also among attendees at the afterparty. Some other names to have come up in the latest Epstein files released by US Justice Department are: Larry Summers, Bill Richardson, Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Kevin Spacey, Diana Ross & Chris Tucker. Woody Allen, Richard Branson, Noam Chomsky, and Stephen Hawking have also been named in the list.

According to new Epstein files released by the US Justice Department, Nair attended an afterparty at convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell's house.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's mother Mira Nair named in new set of Epstein files

The latest batch of released files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein revealed that he visited Canada, despite having a criminal record that made him inadmissible to the country. The documents included emails and an itinerary suggesting that Epstein travelled to Vancouver in March 2014. Epstein, who pleaded guilty in 2008 to state charges including soliciting prostitution with a minor, should have been barred from travelling to Canada, given his offence, unless he was granted permission under exceptional circumstances.According to the documents, Epstein stayed in the Prime Minister Suite of the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. Meanwhile, a US Customs baggage document released last month suggested that he flew to Seattle from Vancouver on March 20, 2014. It is not clear why the sex offender was allowed to enter Canada in 2014.Other documents revealed that in 2018, Epstein sought a temporary resident permit, but the Canadian Consulate in Los Angeles denied his application. The permission would have allowed him to enter Canada despite having a criminal record.In an email for the permit, Epstein said that the reason for his application was “in connection with my plan to visit Vancouver, BC … to attend the TED 2018 Conference.”However, a letter from the consulate dated April 4, 2018, showed that his request was denied as he had been convicted of at least one crime that would be considered an indictable offence in Canada.“While a Temporary Resident Permit is intended to allow entry to Canada in spite of criminal offenses, it can be issued only in exceptional circumstances that might be best described as humanitarian and compassionate, or on occasion, when compelling Canadian interests are served,” the document read.“After a careful and sympathetic review balancing all the factors, I have determined that there are insufficient grounds to merit the issuance of a permit in your case.”

Released files show Jeffrey Epstein visited Vancouver in 2014 despite being criminally inadmissible to Canada. Later, in 2018, his request for a special permit to enter Canada was denied.

The latest batch of released files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein revealed that he visited Canada, despite having a criminal record that made him inadmissible to the country. The documents included emails and an itinerary suggesting that Epstein travelled to Vancouver in March 2014. Epstein, who pleaded guilty in 2008 to state charges including soliciting prostitution with a minor, should have been barred from travelling to Canada, given his offence, unless he was granted permission under exceptional circumstances. According to the documents, Epstein stayed in the Prime Minister Suite of the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. Meanwhile, a US Customs baggage document released last month suggested that he flew to Seattle from Vancouver on March 20, 2014. It is not clear why the sex offender was allowed to enter Canada in 2014. Other documents revealed that in 2018, Epstein sought a temporary resident permit, but the Canadian Consulate in Los Angeles denied his application. The permission would have allowed him to enter Canada despite having a criminal record. In an email for the permit, Epstein said that the reason for his application was “in connection with my plan to visit Vancouver, BC … to attend the TED 2018 Conference.” However, a letter from the consulate dated April 4, 2018, showed that his request was denied as he had been convicted of at least one crime that would be considered an indictable offence in Canada. “While a Temporary Resident Permit is intended to allow entry to Canada in spite of criminal offenses, it can be issued only in exceptional circumstances that might be best described as humanitarian and compassionate, or on occasion, when compelling Canadian interests are served,” the document read. “After a careful and sympathetic review balancing all the factors, I have determined that there are insufficient grounds to merit the issuance of a permit in your case.”

Released files show Jeffrey Epstein visited Vancouver in 2014 despite being criminally inadmissible to Canada. Later, in 2018, his request for a special permit to enter Canada was denied.

Did Canada allow Epstein to enter Vancouver despite criminal charges? What we know

Donald Trump has landed in hot soup as a newly released batch of documents from the US Justice Department highlights allegations that the US President raped a 13-year-old girl. The fresh cache of Epstein files released on Friday (Jan 30) has reignited controversy around President Donald Trump and his past links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, more so thanks to explosive claims of rape and even a murder the POTUS was an accessory to. The sensational claims briefly disappeared from the DOJ website after being released, a disappearance which didn't go unnoticed. The damning claims reappeared hours later, with the DOJ saying that the shocking allegations against the POTUS were "down due to overload and is back online.” Here's all you need to know.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/house-democrats-drop-epstein-photos-from-disturbing-paedophilic-lolita-quotes-on-bosoms-to-price-tag-for-girls-shocking-pics-reveal-bill-gates-1766131614452">Epstein files: Disturbing paedophilic quotes on bosoms to price tags for girls, here's what shocking new pics reveal</a><h2>Trump raped a 13-year-old?</h2>Among the files is an explosive allegation of rape involving a 13-year-old girl, recorded in an FBI tip sheet from August last year. The claim is part of a large database of unverified reports submitted to the FBI by members of the public. The material comes from an FBI spreadsheet linked to an investigation into the Alexander brothers, wealthy Florida siblings currently facing sex trafficking charges. The spreadsheet catalogues tips received by the bureau, along with brief notes on whether or how agents followed them up.One entry describes a woman claiming that her friend was forced to perform oral sex on Trump roughly 35 years ago in New Jersey, when she was allegedly 13 or 14 years old. The report says the girl was also abused by Epstein and that she was struck after biting Trump. In the column labelled “response”, the FBI noted that the caller was contacted and the lead forwarded to its Washington office for interview. No outcome is recorded.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260131/image-1769823580593.png"><figcaption>Image Source: US Justice Department/Dataset: EFTA01660679</figcaption></figure>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-are-epstein-files-still-redacted-doj-denies-cover-up-meant-to-shield-trump-1766367317764">Why are Epstein files still redacted? DOJ denies cover-up meant to shield Trump</a><h2>Other allegations against Trump in the file</h2>One of the more shocking claims against the POTUS alleges that he was complicit in the murder of a newborn child, which may have been born from sexual acts paid for by Trump and others.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260131/image-1769824130470.png"><figcaption>Image Source: US Justice Department/Dataset: EFTA01660679</figcaption></figure>Another tip by an unidentified complainant claims “she was a victim and witness to a sex trafficking ring at the Trump Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA between 1995- 1996”. The complainant alleged that Ghislaine Maxwell acted as a “madam and broker” at sex parties there.“Complainant reported being threatened by Trump’s then head of security that, if she ever talked of what went on there or who she saw, he would end up as fertiliser for the back nine holes like the other c--ts’.” In that case, the FBI wrote that the complainant was “spoken to and deemed not credible”.Other entries include claims about "calendar girls" parties at Mar-a-Lago, where "Jeffrey Epstein would bring the children in, and Trump would auction them off".It also contains references to a limousine driver alleging knowledge of victims linked to both Trump and Epstein. Several tips were either impossible to verify or were not pursued further due to a lack of contact information.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260131/image-1769824093168.png"><figcaption>Image Source: US Justice Department/Dataset: EFTA01660679</figcaption></figure><h2>White House calls rape allegations "unfounded"</h2>The White House has dismissed the allegations as “unfounded and false”. Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein and has said he cut ties with the financier long before his arrest.Asked about the latest allegations, the White House referred reporters to a statement from the Department of Justice, which warned that the document release included unverified and potentially false material.“This production may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos, as everything that was sent to the FBI by the public was included in the production that is responsive to the Act,” the statement said.In an apparent attempt to dismiss the claims as a smear campaign before the 2020 elections, it added, "Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election". The department added that if any claims had real credibility, they would already have been “weaponised” against Trump in past investigations or political battles.&nbsp;

A new batch of US Justice Department documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein has resurfaced unverified allegations against Donald Trump, including a claim that he raped a 13-year-old girl. Here's all you need to know.

Donald Trump has landed in hot soup as a newly released batch of documents from the US Justice Department highlights allegations that the US President raped a 13-year-old girl. The fresh cache of Epstein files released on Friday (Jan 30) has reignited controversy around President Donald Trump and his past links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, more so thanks to explosive claims of rape and even a murder the POTUS was an accessory to. The sensational claims briefly disappeared from the DOJ website after being released, a disappearance which didn't go unnoticed. The damning claims reappeared hours later, with the DOJ saying that the shocking allegations against the POTUS were "down due to overload and is back online.” Here's all you need to know. Also read | Epstein files: Disturbing paedophilic quotes on bosoms to price tags for girls, here's what shocking new pics reveal Trump raped a 13-year-old? Among the files is an explosive allegation of rape involving a 13-year-old girl, recorded in an FBI tip sheet from August last year. The claim is part of a large database of unverified reports submitted to the FBI by members of the public. The material comes from an FBI spreadsheet linked to an investigation into the Alexander brothers, wealthy Florida siblings currently facing sex trafficking charges. The spreadsheet catalogues tips received by the bureau, along with brief notes on whether or how agents followed them up. One entry describes a woman claiming that her friend was forced to perform oral sex on Trump roughly 35 years ago in New Jersey, when she was allegedly 13 or 14 years old. The report says the girl was also abused by Epstein and that she was struck after biting Trump. In the column labelled “response”, the FBI noted that the caller was contacted and the lead forwarded to its Washington office for interview. No outcome is recorded. Image Source: US Justice Department/Dataset: EFTA01660679 Also read | Why are Epstein files still redacted? DOJ denies cover-up meant to shield Trump Other allegations against Trump in the file One of the more shocking claims against the POTUS alleges that he was complicit in the murder of a newborn child, which may have been born from sexual acts paid for by Trump and others. Image Source: US Justice Department/Dataset: EFTA01660679 Another tip by an unidentified complainant claims “she was a victim and witness to a sex trafficking ring at the Trump Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA between 1995- 1996”. The complainant alleged that Ghislaine Maxwell acted as a “madam and broker” at sex parties there. “Complainant reported being threatened by Trump’s then head of security that, if she ever talked of what went on there or who she saw, he would end up as fertiliser for the back nine holes like the other c--ts’.” In that case, the FBI wrote that the complainant was “spoken to and deemed not credible”. Other entries include claims about "calendar girls" parties at Mar-a-Lago, where "Jeffrey Epstein would bring the children in, and Trump would auction them off". It also contains references to a limousine driver alleging knowledge of victims linked to both Trump and Epstein. Several tips were either impossible to verify or were not pursued further due to a lack of contact information. Image Source: US Justice Department/Dataset: EFTA01660679 White House calls rape allegations "unfounded" The White House has dismissed the allegations as “unfounded and false”. Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein and has said he cut ties with the financier long before his arrest. Asked about the latest allegations, the White House referred reporters to a statement from the Department of Justice, which warned that the document release included unverified and potentially false material. “This production may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents or videos, as everything that was sent to the FBI by the public was included in the production that is responsive to the Act,” the statement said. In an apparent attempt to dismiss the claims as a smear campaign before the 2020 elections, it added, "Some of the documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election". The department added that if any claims had real credibility, they would already have been “weaponised” against Trump in past investigations or political battles.

A new batch of US Justice Department documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein has resurfaced unverified allegations against Donald Trump, including a claim that he raped a 13-year-old girl. Here's all you need to know.

Explosive Epstein files accuse Trump of raping 13-year-old, murdering a newborn; White House says THIS about allegations

The Trump administration on Friday (Jan 30) approved a fresh round of major arms sales to the Middle East, authorising weapons deals worth a combined $15.6 billion for Israel and Saudi Arabia. The announcements were made late Friday by the US State Department, as tensions across the region continue to rise over the possibility of American military action against Iran.<h2>A $9 billion deal with Saudi Arabia</h2>The largest single package is for Saudi Arabia, which will receive 730 Patriot missiles and associated defence systems in a deal valued at around $9 billion.According to the State Department, the sale “will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a Major non-NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf Region”.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-hopefully-we-won-t-have-to-use-it-trump-confirms-very-big-very-powerful-ships-heading-to-iran-1769735829348">‘Hopefully we won’t have to use it’: Trump confirms ‘very big, very powerful ships’ heading to Iran</a>US officials said the new missile systems would help protect Saudi and American forces, as well as regional partners, by improving the kingdom’s "contribution" to an integrated air and missile defence network.<h2>Israel’s $6.67 billion package</h2>The arms sales to Israel are spread across four separate packages, totalling $6.67 billion.The largest component is a $3.8 billion deal for 30 Apache attack helicopters, equipped with advanced targeting systems and rocket launchers. Another $1.98 billion will go toward 3,250 light tactical vehicles, designed to transport troops and equipment and extend logistical “lines of communication” for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).Israel will also spend $740 million on new power systems for armoured personnel carriers that have been in service since 2008. The remaining $150 million covers a smaller purchase of light utility helicopters to supplement existing aircraft.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-what-the-f-ck-are-we-doing-batman-storms-santa-clara-city-council-meeting-to-rage-against-ice-agents-in-super-bowl-1769755218554">'What the f*ck are we doing?': Batman storms Santa Clara city council meeting to rage against ICE, Super Bowl | Watch</a><h2>No shift in the balance, Washington says</h2>In separate statements, the State Department said the new sales would not alter the military balance in the Middle East. Instead, officials argued the packages would “enhance Israel’s capability to meet current and future threats” by improving its ability to defend borders, infrastructure, and population centres.“The United States is committed to the security of Israel,” the department said, adding that “it is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defence capability.”&nbsp;

The Trump administration approved $15.6 billion in new arms sales to the Middle East, including a $9 billion Patriot missile deal with Saudi Arabia and $6.67 billion in weapons for Israel.

The Trump administration on Friday (Jan 30) approved a fresh round of major arms sales to the Middle East, authorising weapons deals worth a combined $15.6 billion for Israel and Saudi Arabia. The announcements were made late Friday by the US State Department, as tensions across the region continue to rise over the possibility of American military action against Iran. A $9 billion deal with Saudi Arabia The largest single package is for Saudi Arabia, which will receive 730 Patriot missiles and associated defence systems in a deal valued at around $9 billion. According to the State Department, the sale “will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a Major non-NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf Region”. Also read | ‘Hopefully we won’t have to use it’: Trump confirms ‘very big, very powerful ships’ heading to Iran US officials said the new missile systems would help protect Saudi and American forces, as well as regional partners, by improving the kingdom’s "contribution" to an integrated air and missile defence network. Israel’s $6.67 billion package The arms sales to Israel are spread across four separate packages, totalling $6.67 billion. The largest component is a $3.8 billion deal for 30 Apache attack helicopters, equipped with advanced targeting systems and rocket launchers. Another $1.98 billion will go toward 3,250 light tactical vehicles, designed to transport troops and equipment and extend logistical “lines of communication” for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Israel will also spend $740 million on new power systems for armoured personnel carriers that have been in service since 2008. The remaining $150 million covers a smaller purchase of light utility helicopters to supplement existing aircraft. Also read | 'What the f*ck are we doing?': Batman storms Santa Clara city council meeting to rage against ICE, Super Bowl | Watch No shift in the balance, Washington says In separate statements, the State Department said the new sales would not alter the military balance in the Middle East. Instead, officials argued the packages would “enhance Israel’s capability to meet current and future threats” by improving its ability to defend borders, infrastructure, and population centres. “The United States is committed to the security of Israel,” the department said, adding that “it is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defence capability.”

The Trump administration approved $15.6 billion in new arms sales to the Middle East, including a $9 billion Patriot missile deal with Saudi Arabia and $6.67 billion in weapons for Israel.

Patriot missiles to Apache choppers: Trump arms Israel and Saudi with weapons worth $15.6 bn as Iran showdown looms

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (Jan 30) that "we are getting closer to getting a settlement on Russia and Ukraine". Speaking to reporters at the White House, the American president said the personal and political hostility between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, has complicated efforts to end the conflict.&nbsp;"Zelensky and Putin hate each other, and it makes it very difficult. But I think we're getting very close to getting a settlement," Trump said. "I think that we have a good chance of getting it settled," he added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-m-staying-until-the-problem-is-gone-trump-s-border-czar-in-minnesota-1769693608784">'I’m staying until the PROBLEM IS GONE': Trump's border czar in Minnesota, says 'will deal with ICE agents who don't...'</a> Trump said on Thursday (Jan 29) that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, has agreed not fire on Kyiv for a week due to cold weather. "I personally asked President Putin not to fire into Kyiv and various ‌towns ‍for a week, ‍and he agreed to do ‌that," Trump said at a Cabinet meeting. "It was very ‍nice. A lot of people ‍said, 'Don't waste the call, you're not going to get that.' And he did it," the American president added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vs-iran-how-tehran-uses-militias-in-iraq-and-yemen-to-counter-us-iran-s-regional-strategy-explained-1769522384772">US vs Iran: How Tehran uses militias in Iraq and Yemen to counter Washington | Iran’s regional strategy explained</a>&nbsp;"It's extraordinary. It's not just like cold, it's extraordinary cold. Record setting cold, over there too, they are having the same, it's a big pile of bad weather," added Trump, comparing it to a current cold snap in Washington.&nbsp;"They've never experienced cold like that. And I personally asked President Putin not to fire into Kyiv and the various towns for a week. And he agreed to do that, and I have to tell you, it was very nice," he further said.

US President Donald Trump said the Russia-Ukraine deal is closer, highlighting personal and political tensions between Zelensky and Putin, which complicate negotiations, but a settlement may soon be achieved.

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (Jan 30) that "we are getting closer to getting a settlement on Russia and Ukraine". Speaking to reporters at the White House, the American president said the personal and political hostility between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, has complicated efforts to end the conflict. "Zelensky and Putin hate each other, and it makes it very difficult. But I think we're getting very close to getting a settlement," Trump said. "I think that we have a good chance of getting it settled," he added. Also read: 'I’m staying until the PROBLEM IS GONE': Trump's border czar in Minnesota, says 'will deal with ICE agents who don't...' Trump said on Thursday (Jan 29) that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, has agreed not fire on Kyiv for a week due to cold weather. "I personally asked President Putin not to fire into Kyiv and various ‌towns ‍for a week, ‍and he agreed to do ‌that," Trump said at a Cabinet meeting. "It was very ‍nice. A lot of people ‍said, 'Don't waste the call, you're not going to get that.' And he did it," the American president added. Also read: US vs Iran: How Tehran uses militias in Iraq and Yemen to counter Washington | Iran’s regional strategy explained "It's extraordinary. It's not just like cold, it's extraordinary cold. Record setting cold, over there too, they are having the same, it's a big pile of bad weather," added Trump, comparing it to a current cold snap in Washington. "They've never experienced cold like that. And I personally asked President Putin not to fire into Kyiv and the various towns for a week. And he agreed to do that, and I have to tell you, it was very nice," he further said.

US President Donald Trump said the Russia-Ukraine deal is closer, highlighting personal and political tensions between Zelensky and Putin, which complicate negotiations, but a settlement may soon be achieved.

‘Zelensky and Putin hate each other’: Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal ‘closer’, BUT...

The United Nations, the world body which has been at the heart of the international framework for interaction between countries post world war 2, is staring at a risk of “imminent financial collapse” owing to member states not paying their monetary obligations, the world body's chief said. "Either all Member States honour their obligations to pay in full and on time – or Member States must fundamentally overhaul our financial rules to prevent an imminent financial collapse," UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in a letter.&nbsp;In a letter to all 193 member states, Guterres urged that they had to honour their mandatory financial obligation or reform the existing funding of the United Nations to avoid collapse.&nbsp;The development comes after the United States, the biggest contributor to the UN, refused to pay its peacekeeping obligations and pulled out from several agencies under the Trump administration, which dubbed these expenses "a waste of taxpayers' dollars." Several other members are in arrears or have simply refused to fulfil their financial obligations.&nbsp;"The crisis is deepening, threatening programme delivery and risking financial collapse. And the situation will deteriorate further in the near future," Gutteres wrote.&nbsp;In an attempt to restructure its funding mechanism, the UN General Assembly approved a partial change to its financial system in late 2025, but it proved too short for the organisation, facing a severe cash crisis.&nbsp;The World body is making a desperate attempt to save cash, such as at its headquarters in Geneva, the escalators are frequently turned off, and heating is kept down; however, these measures proved inadequate.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-death-penalty-for-luigi-mangione-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-case-federal-court-rules-1769789967955">No death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case; federal court rules</a>&nbsp;Under the UN funding structure, the contributions are based on the size of the economy of each member state, making the US the largest contributor at 22 per cent, followed by China at 20 per cent of the core budget.&nbsp;The UN chief said at the end of last year that a record of $1.57 billion of outstanding payments from member states; however, he didn't name them. He emphasised that the World Bank could run out of cash as early as July this year.&nbsp;Moreover, Donald Trump has been attempting to create a separate Board of Peace to oversee post war security and rebuilding in Gaza, which critics see as an effort by the US president to undermine the United Nations.&nbsp;Trump pulled the United Nations from the World Health Organisation last week and refused to pay its 2024 and 2025 obligations. Other bodies under the UN, such as UN Women has to close their mother and baby clinics in Afghanistan.

The development comes after the United States, the biggest contributor to the UN, refused to pay its peacekeeping obligations and pulled out from several agencies under the Trump administration.

The United Nations, the world body which has been at the heart of the international framework for interaction between countries post world war 2, is staring at a risk of “imminent financial collapse” owing to member states not paying their monetary obligations, the world body's chief said. "Either all Member States honour their obligations to pay in full and on time – or Member States must fundamentally overhaul our financial rules to prevent an imminent financial collapse," UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in a letter. In a letter to all 193 member states, Guterres urged that they had to honour their mandatory financial obligation or reform the existing funding of the United Nations to avoid collapse. The development comes after the United States, the biggest contributor to the UN, refused to pay its peacekeeping obligations and pulled out from several agencies under the Trump administration, which dubbed these expenses "a waste of taxpayers' dollars." Several other members are in arrears or have simply refused to fulfil their financial obligations. "The crisis is deepening, threatening programme delivery and risking financial collapse. And the situation will deteriorate further in the near future," Gutteres wrote. In an attempt to restructure its funding mechanism, the UN General Assembly approved a partial change to its financial system in late 2025, but it proved too short for the organisation, facing a severe cash crisis. The World body is making a desperate attempt to save cash, such as at its headquarters in Geneva, the escalators are frequently turned off, and heating is kept down; however, these measures proved inadequate. Also Read: No death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case; federal court rules Under the UN funding structure, the contributions are based on the size of the economy of each member state, making the US the largest contributor at 22 per cent, followed by China at 20 per cent of the core budget. The UN chief said at the end of last year that a record of $1.57 billion of outstanding payments from member states; however, he didn't name them. He emphasised that the World Bank could run out of cash as early as July this year. Moreover, Donald Trump has been attempting to create a separate Board of Peace to oversee post war security and rebuilding in Gaza, which critics see as an effort by the US president to undermine the United Nations. Trump pulled the United Nations from the World Health Organisation last week and refused to pay its 2024 and 2025 obligations. Other bodies under the UN, such as UN Women has to close their mother and baby clinics in Afghanistan.

The development comes after the United States, the biggest contributor to the UN, refused to pay its peacekeeping obligations and pulled out from several agencies under the Trump administration.

Is United Nations on brink of collapse? Guterres issues stark warning

The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces reached an agreement on Friday to extend the ceasefire into a permanent truce and a framework to integrate Kurdish forces into state forces. The pact aims to resolve tensions between the two sides over the question of Kurdish autonomy in northeast Syria and paved the way for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to join Syria’s new army through negotiations. The agreement is a big achievement for Damascus, which had been seeking to extend its control over the entirety of Syria’s territory, which for 14 years was carved up by competing militias and powers.&nbsp;&nbsp;The SDF previously controlled about a quarter of the country and all of its main oilfields, constituting a significant challenge to the state’s rule.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-justice-deptt-releases-over-3-million-pages-says-did-not-protect-trump-1769791027282">Epstein files: Justice Deptt releases final tranche of over 3 million pages, says ‘did not protect Trump’</a><h2>Syrian govt forces swept through northeast Syria</h2>&nbsp;The agreement materialised after the Syrian government forces swept through northeast Syria, aided by the Arab and tribal elements, shrinking the territory controlled by the SDF by about 80%.&nbsp;&nbsp;Under the pact, both sides would pull their fighters back from the frontlines in northeast Syria, and government security forces would enter the cities of Hasakah and Qamishli, the strongholds of the Kurdish authority. The SDF would integrate into the army, and the Syrian state would absorb the civilian institutions of the Kurdish authority.A new military brigade, including three SDF brigades, would be formed in the Syrian army, besides placing SDF fighters under government command in Aleppo.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/stem-cell-therapy-for-autism-is-unethical-medical-malpractice-supreme-court-1769771630269">‘Stem cell therapy for autism is unethical, medical malpractice,’ says Supreme Court</a>&nbsp;The Kurdish authority has operated as a de facto autonomous zone for about a decade, with its own governing institutions and armed forces, but after the agreement, it would be replaced by unitary rule from Damascus.Kurds are one of Syria’s largest ethnic minorities.&nbsp;<h2>US special envoy Tom Barrack praises deal</h2>&nbsp;The deal was praised by Tom Barrack, the US special envoy to Syria, who had been mediating between the two sides over the last two weeks to stave off a full-scale war. He called it a “profound and historic milestone”.In a post on X, Barrack said, “This carefully negotiated step, building on earlier frameworks and recent efforts to de-escalate tensions, reflects a shared commitment to inclusion, mutual respect, and the collective dignity of all Syrian communities.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ghazni-not-foreign-invader-but-hindustani-looter-says-ex-vp-hamid-ansari-sparks-row-1769785148038">Ghazni ‘not foreign invader, but Hindustani looter,’ says ex-VP Hamid Ansari, sparks row</a>&nbsp;The agreement was a result of intensive diplomacy from the US and France, which have good relations with both sides.&nbsp;&nbsp;The development consolidates the leadership of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

The SDF previously controlled about a quarter of the country and all of its main oilfields. The agreement comes after the Syrian government forces swept through northeast Syria, aided by the Arab and tribal elements, shrinking the territory controlled by the SDF by about 80%.

The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces reached an agreement on Friday to extend the ceasefire into a permanent truce and a framework to integrate Kurdish forces into state forces. The pact aims to resolve tensions between the two sides over the question of Kurdish autonomy in northeast Syria and paved the way for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to join Syria’s new army through negotiations. The agreement is a big achievement for Damascus, which had been seeking to extend its control over the entirety of Syria’s territory, which for 14 years was carved up by competing militias and powers. The SDF previously controlled about a quarter of the country and all of its main oilfields, constituting a significant challenge to the state’s rule. Also Read: Epstein files: Justice Deptt releases final tranche of over 3 million pages, says ‘did not protect Trump’ Syrian govt forces swept through northeast Syria The agreement materialised after the Syrian government forces swept through northeast Syria, aided by the Arab and tribal elements, shrinking the territory controlled by the SDF by about 80%. Under the pact, both sides would pull their fighters back from the frontlines in northeast Syria, and government security forces would enter the cities of Hasakah and Qamishli, the strongholds of the Kurdish authority. The SDF would integrate into the army, and the Syrian state would absorb the civilian institutions of the Kurdish authority. A new military brigade, including three SDF brigades, would be formed in the Syrian army, besides placing SDF fighters under government command in Aleppo. Also Read: ‘Stem cell therapy for autism is unethical, medical malpractice,’ says Supreme Court The Kurdish authority has operated as a de facto autonomous zone for about a decade, with its own governing institutions and armed forces, but after the agreement, it would be replaced by unitary rule from Damascus. Kurds are one of Syria’s largest ethnic minorities. US special envoy Tom Barrack praises deal The deal was praised by Tom Barrack, the US special envoy to Syria, who had been mediating between the two sides over the last two weeks to stave off a full-scale war. He called it a “profound and historic milestone”. In a post on X, Barrack said, “This carefully negotiated step, building on earlier frameworks and recent efforts to de-escalate tensions, reflects a shared commitment to inclusion, mutual respect, and the collective dignity of all Syrian communities.” Also Read: Ghazni ‘not foreign invader, but Hindustani looter,’ says ex-VP Hamid Ansari, sparks row The agreement was a result of intensive diplomacy from the US and France, which have good relations with both sides. The development consolidates the leadership of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

The SDF previously controlled about a quarter of the country and all of its main oilfields. The agreement comes after the Syrian government forces swept through northeast Syria, aided by the Arab and tribal elements, shrinking the territory controlled by the SDF by about 80%.

Syrian govt and Kurdish forces reach deal on permanent truce, integration

US President Donald Trump issued a latest warning to Iran amid the diplomatic tensions. During a press conference on Friday (Jan 30), the American president said that he hopes a deal gets finalised with Tehran. "We are sending a larger number of ships to Iran. They should make a deal; if they don't, we'll see what happens," he said, while repeating: “We have a large armada heading towards Iran.” He kept on saying, "Iran wants to make a deal, but we will see what happens. Only Iran knows the deadline to strike a deal. I have told them directly my deadline."&nbsp;The POTUS also said that he would not reveal what his administration was planning "militariy" for Iran. "We have a powerful fleet near Iran. Adding up to 25 battleships. Will build 10 new battleships, up to 25 battleships," he said.<h2>What EXACTLY does Trump want from Iran in a deal</h2>The American president is asking for a deal - a new nuclear agreement - with Iran. This is similar in purpose to the old 2015 deal (JCPOA), but with significantly tougher conditions:&nbsp;<ul><li>End or severely curb Iran’s nuclear weapons program — especially uranium enrichment, which Tehran has expanded since the US withdrew from the 2015 deal.</li><li>Prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons or reaching “breakout” capacity.</li><li>Potentially exchange these restrictions for sanctions relief, though Trump’s statements have been inconsistent on the exact terms.</li></ul>Meanwhile, Iran has not formally received or agreed upon the demands by the US but has clarified that Tehran does not accept negotiations "under military threat".<h2>'Tehran ready for dialogue, but if US pushed...'</h2>Iran's mission to the United States said on Wednesday (Jan 28) that Tehran is ready for dialogues with Washington - but with mutual respect. This was said on X in response to US President Donald Trump's post about a US naval armada heading toward Iran.&nbsp;“In the last time the US blundered into wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it squandered over $7 trillion and lost more than 7,000 American lives,” the mission said in a post on X, adding: “Iran stands ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests,” it said. “But if pushed, it will defend itself and respond like never before.”&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump warns Iran to finalise a deal, says a large US naval armada is heading towards Iran, signalling consequences if Tehran fails to meet Washington’s deadline.

US President Donald Trump issued a latest warning to Iran amid the diplomatic tensions. During a press conference on Friday (Jan 30), the American president said that he hopes a deal gets finalised with Tehran. "We are sending a larger number of ships to Iran. They should make a deal; if they don't, we'll see what happens," he said, while repeating: “We have a large armada heading towards Iran.” He kept on saying, "Iran wants to make a deal, but we will see what happens. Only Iran knows the deadline to strike a deal. I have told them directly my deadline." The POTUS also said that he would not reveal what his administration was planning "militariy" for Iran. "We have a powerful fleet near Iran. Adding up to 25 battleships. Will build 10 new battleships, up to 25 battleships," he said. What EXACTLY does Trump want from Iran in a deal The American president is asking for a deal - a new nuclear agreement - with Iran. This is similar in purpose to the old 2015 deal (JCPOA), but with significantly tougher conditions: End or severely curb Iran’s nuclear weapons program — especially uranium enrichment, which Tehran has expanded since the US withdrew from the 2015 deal. Prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons or reaching “breakout” capacity. Potentially exchange these restrictions for sanctions relief, though Trump’s statements have been inconsistent on the exact terms. Meanwhile, Iran has not formally received or agreed upon the demands by the US but has clarified that Tehran does not accept negotiations "under military threat". 'Tehran ready for dialogue, but if US pushed...' Iran's mission to the United States said on Wednesday (Jan 28) that Tehran is ready for dialogues with Washington - but with mutual respect. This was said on X in response to US President Donald Trump's post about a US naval armada heading toward Iran. “In the last time the US blundered into wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it squandered over $7 trillion and lost more than 7,000 American lives,” the mission said in a post on X, adding: “Iran stands ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests,” it said. “But if pushed, it will defend itself and respond like never before.”

US President Donald Trump warns Iran to finalise a deal, says a large US naval armada is heading towards Iran, signalling consequences if Tehran fails to meet Washington’s deadline.

'We are sending a larger number of ships to Iran': Trump demands deal from Tehran, says 'if they don't...'

The US Justice Department released more Epstein files on Friday, including over 3 million pages, videos, and images. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told media in a news conference on Friday that the Justice Department is releasing more than 3 million pages of records related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and that the department did not protect Trump in release of Epstein files. Blanche said that the release includes more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, and was the final tranche.&nbsp;&nbsp;In total, the Trump administration has produced roughly 3.5 million pages as part of its efforts to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, he added.&nbsp;<h2>‘Release marks the end of review progress on Epstein files’</h2>&nbsp;“Today we are producing more than 3 million pages on Epstein files, including 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. These include large quantities of commercial pornography and images seized from Epstein’s devices. Some of the videos and images released do appear to be taken by Epstein,” Blanche said.“We collected 6 million pages on Epstein files. We did not protect Trump in the release of Epstein files. The release today marks the end of review progress on Epstein files,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/stem-cell-therapy-for-autism-is-unethical-medical-malpractice-supreme-court-1769771630269">‘Stem cell therapy for autism is unethical, medical malpractice,’ says Supreme Court</a>&nbsp;“Today’s release marks the end of a very comprehensive document identification and review process to ensure transparency to the American people and compliance with the act,” Blanche said. “The department has engaged in an unprecedented and extensive effort to do so.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Images and videos made public include significant redactions’</h2>&nbsp;Blanche said that the images and videos made public will include “significant redactions” to protect survivors of Epstein's crimes.“We redacted every woman depicted in any image or video, with the exception of Maxwell,” he said. “We did not redact images of any man, unless it was impossible to redact the woman without also redacting the man.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-sunetra-pawar-will-she-become-ncp-chief-and-maharashtra-s-deputy-cm-1769777577972">Who is Sunetra Pawar? Will she become NCP chief and Maharashtra’s deputy CM</a>&nbsp;“There’s a hunger or a thirst for information that I do not think will be satisfied by the review of these documents and…there’s nothing I can do about that,” Blanche said.“There’s this built in assumption that somehow there’s this hidden tranche of information of men that we know about, that we’re covering up, or that we’re choosing not to prosecute. That is not the case. I don’t know whether there are men out there that abuse these women. If we learn about information and evidence that allows us to prosecute them, you better believe we will,” he added.“But I don’t think that the public or you all are going to uncover men within the Epstein files that abuse women, unfortunately.”&nbsp;<h2>‘DOJ submitting final report to Congress, providing written justifications for redactions’</h2>&nbsp;He said that the Justice Department is submitting a final report to Congress and providing written justifications for redactions, which will be published in the Federal Register. Once those requirements are met, the Justice Department obligations under the Epstein Files Transparency Act “will be completed,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ghazni-not-foreign-invader-but-hindustani-looter-says-ex-vp-hamid-ansari-sparks-row-1769785148038">Ghazni ‘not foreign invader, but Hindustani looter,’ says ex-VP Hamid Ansari, sparks row</a>&nbsp;The Act, passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump last year, required the Justice Department to disclose all of its unclassified material related to its investigation into Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell by Dec. 19.&nbsp;The Justice Department has so far released more than 100,000 pages of material, which have included photos, videos, court records and emails, among other documents. But Attorney General Pam Bondi and Blanche said earlier this month that the department was still reviewing more than 2 million documents that it had to make public under the law.

Deputy AG Todd Blanche said that the images and videos made public include “significant redactions” to protect survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. The justice department redacted every woman depicted in any image or video, with the exception of Glaine Maxwell, he added.

The US Justice Department released more Epstein files on Friday, including over 3 million pages, videos, and images. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told media in a news conference on Friday that the Justice Department is releasing more than 3 million pages of records related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and that the department did not protect Trump in release of Epstein files. Blanche said that the release includes more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, and was the final tranche. In total, the Trump administration has produced roughly 3.5 million pages as part of its efforts to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, he added. ‘Release marks the end of review progress on Epstein files’ “Today we are producing more than 3 million pages on Epstein files, including 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. These include large quantities of commercial pornography and images seized from Epstein’s devices. Some of the videos and images released do appear to be taken by Epstein,” Blanche said. “We collected 6 million pages on Epstein files. We did not protect Trump in the release of Epstein files. The release today marks the end of review progress on Epstein files,” he added. Also Read: ‘Stem cell therapy for autism is unethical, medical malpractice,’ says Supreme Court “Today’s release marks the end of a very comprehensive document identification and review process to ensure transparency to the American people and compliance with the act,” Blanche said. “The department has engaged in an unprecedented and extensive effort to do so.” ‘Images and videos made public include significant redactions’ Blanche said that the images and videos made public will include “significant redactions” to protect survivors of Epstein's crimes. “We redacted every woman depicted in any image or video, with the exception of Maxwell,” he said. “We did not redact images of any man, unless it was impossible to redact the woman without also redacting the man.” Also Read: Who is Sunetra Pawar? Will she become NCP chief and Maharashtra’s deputy CM “There’s a hunger or a thirst for information that I do not think will be satisfied by the review of these documents and…there’s nothing I can do about that,” Blanche said. “There’s this built in assumption that somehow there’s this hidden tranche of information of men that we know about, that we’re covering up, or that we’re choosing not to prosecute. That is not the case. I don’t know whether there are men out there that abuse these women. If we learn about information and evidence that allows us to prosecute them, you better believe we will,” he added. “But I don’t think that the public or you all are going to uncover men within the Epstein files that abuse women, unfortunately.” ‘DOJ submitting final report to Congress, providing written justifications for redactions’ He said that the Justice Department is submitting a final report to Congress and providing written justifications for redactions, which will be published in the Federal Register. Once those requirements are met, the Justice Department obligations under the Epstein Files Transparency Act “will be completed,” he said. Also Read: Ghazni ‘not foreign invader, but Hindustani looter,’ says ex-VP Hamid Ansari, sparks row The Act, passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump last year, required the Justice Department to disclose all of its unclassified material related to its investigation into Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell by Dec. 19. The Justice Department has so far released more than 100,000 pages of material, which have included photos, videos, court records and emails, among other documents. But Attorney General Pam Bondi and Blanche said earlier this month that the department was still reviewing more than 2 million documents that it had to make public under the law.

Deputy AG Todd Blanche said that the images and videos made public include “significant redactions” to protect survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. The justice department redacted every woman depicted in any image or video, with the exception of Glaine Maxwell, he added.

Epstein files: Justice Deptt releases final tranche of over 3 million pages, says ‘did not protect Trump’

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