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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Plaskett met privately with Epstein at his New York apartment to solicit campaign donations, after he was already a convicted s*x offender. Where is the Democrat outrage?! <a href="https://t.co/EsUFHliwiK">pic.twitter.com/EsUFHliwiK</a>&mdash; Spitfire (@DogRightGirl) <a href="https://twitter.com/DogRightGirl/status/1990840827065540716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The Washington Post reported that the messages were consistent with the corresponding Congressional hearing in 2019. Some of the emails also suggest she visited Epstein’s residence more than once while seeking campaign donations, though those claims remain unverified in the official record.Despite Tuesday’s failed vote, Republicans say they will bring the censure motion back to the floor later this week.

GOP hardliners tried to censure Rep Stacey Plaskett over emails tying her to Jeffrey Epstein, but the motion failed 213 to 214. Who is Stacey Plaskett, and how is she connected to the paedophile?

The Jeffrey Epstein files saga took an interesting turn on Tuesday (Nov 18) with the GOP-led Freedom Caucus trying to censure Democratic Rep Stacey Plaskett over her links, past interactions with the disgraced financier. The motion failed by a single vote, 213 to 214, but it landed only hours after the House voted unanimously to force the full release of the long-withheld Epstein records. So, who is Stacey Plaskett, and how is she linked to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein? Here's all you need to know. Who is Stacey Plaskett? Plaskett represents the US Virgin Islands as a non-voting delegate. That territory includes Little St James, the private island Epstein owned and used for years before his 2019 arrest. Because of that, she dealt with Epstein’s presence in the territory long before his crimes became global news. Also read | Gavin Newson flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE Why did the GOP try to censure her? Republicans, as per reports, seized on newly released emails that appeared to show Plaskett exchanging messages with Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. The Washington Post reported that the timing of the texts and their content matched what was happening in the hearing room that day. Plaskett’s office did not deny the exchange. Instead, her spokesperson said she was just responding to "partisan vitriol". They said that Plaskett received a flood of messages from staff, constituents, and members of the public while she questioned witnesses, and Epstein's messages were just part of that mix. Also read | Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video "During the hearing, Congresswoman Plaskett received texts from staff, constituents and the public at large offering advice, support and in some cases partisan vitriol, including from Epstein," her spokesperson told CNN. They added that as a former prosecutor, she welcomes information that "helps her get at the truth and took on the GOP that was trying to bury the truth". The emails released by the House Oversight Committee show what look like multiple back-and-forth exchanges between Epstein and a contact identified as Plaskett.

GOP hardliners tried to censure Rep Stacey Plaskett over emails tying her to Jeffrey Epstein, but the motion failed 213 to 214. Who is Stacey Plaskett, and how is she connected to the paedophile?

Who is Stacey Plaskett and why is the GOP trying to censure her over Epstein links?

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Amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, an Afghan Taliban officer has said that he is ready to become the “first suicide bomber" if there's a war with the neighbouring country. In what is being termed as a threat to Islamabad, the officer invoked the United States’ experience in Afghanistan and warned Pakistan against any confrontation with Kabul. Delivering an address during a military parade, he declared that he was prepared to sacrifice his life in what he described as an act of “martyrdom” to strengthen the Taliban regime. He also said that other Taliban officers are ready to carry out such actions if required. The officer in question was termed as “Fadai trainer" in many social media videos, though there's no official confirmation. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the video.&nbsp;“If there is a war with Pakistan, I will be the first suicide bomber, says Afghan Taliban officer at military parade,” the Taliban officer said.<h2>Pakistan Afghanistan conflict</h2>Pakistan and Afghanistan are currently in a state of high tension, with a war threat looming following the recent collapse of peace talks. The primary cause is Pakistan's accusation that the Afghan Taliban government is harbouring the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an anti-Pakistan militant group, which launches frequent and deadly attacks on Pakistani soil from safe havens in Afghanistan. Both sides accused each other of attacks on its soil, with Pakistani leaders also issuing war threat to Afghanistan and calling Kabul "India's proxy." October 2025 saw intense and protracted fighting along the Durand Line (the de facto border), involving artillery and alleged airstrikes by Pakistan into Afghan territory. A temporary ceasefire was brokered, but weekend clashes continued, resulting in dozens of casualties. While peace talks have failed in early-to-mid November 2025, a fragile ceasefire, brokered by Qatar in October, remains tenuously in place.&nbsp;

An Afghan Taliban officer has warned Pakistan that he would become the “first suicide bomber” if war breaks out, invoking the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan as a warning. Speaking at a military parade, he vowed “martyrdom” and said other Taliban members were ready to join

Amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, an Afghan Taliban officer has said that he is ready to become the “first suicide bomber" if there's a war with the neighbouring country. In what is being termed as a threat to Islamabad, the officer invoked the United States’ experience in Afghanistan and warned Pakistan against any confrontation with Kabul. Delivering an address during a military parade, he declared that he was prepared to sacrifice his life in what he described as an act of “martyrdom” to strengthen the Taliban regime. He also said that other Taliban officers are ready to carry out such actions if required. The officer in question was termed as “Fadai trainer" in many social media videos, though there's no official confirmation. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the video. “If there is a war with Pakistan, I will be the first suicide bomber, says Afghan Taliban officer at military parade,” the Taliban officer said. Pakistan Afghanistan conflict Pakistan and Afghanistan are currently in a state of high tension, with a war threat looming following the recent collapse of peace talks. The primary cause is Pakistan's accusation that the Afghan Taliban government is harbouring the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an anti-Pakistan militant group, which launches frequent and deadly attacks on Pakistani soil from safe havens in Afghanistan. Both sides accused each other of attacks on its soil, with Pakistani leaders also issuing war threat to Afghanistan and calling Kabul "India's proxy." October 2025 saw intense and protracted fighting along the Durand Line (the de facto border), involving artillery and alleged airstrikes by Pakistan into Afghan territory. A temporary ceasefire was brokered, but weekend clashes continued, resulting in dozens of casualties. While peace talks have failed in early-to-mid November 2025, a fragile ceasefire, brokered by Qatar in October, remains tenuously in place.

An Afghan Taliban officer has warned Pakistan that he would become the “first suicide bomber” if war breaks out, invoking the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan as a warning. Speaking at a military parade, he vowed “martyrdom” and said other Taliban members were ready to join

'I will be the first suicide bomber...': Afghan Taliban officer cites America's example to warn Pakistan

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Amid diplomatic fallout between Japan and China, officials from both sides met in Beijing on Tuesday (Nov 18), to ease the tensions in the bilateral ties. Liu Jinsong, Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, held consultations with Kanai Masaaki, Director-General of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told the media that during the talks, China urged Japan to withdraw its wrongful remarks and stop creating trouble on China-related issues. It also said that China will never allow the resurgence of Japanese militarism, nor will China allow anyone to challenge the post-war international order and undermine global peace and stability ever again, AFP reported. Japanese media reported that through the talks Tokyo aimed to calm the diplomatic spat that has begun to affect tourism, education and entertainment sectors between the two neighbouring countries.<h2>What was Takaichi's statement?</h2>On Nov 14, Takaichi was asked by an opposition lawmaker in parliament about “survival-threatening situations.” In response, Takaichi gave an example that an attempt to bring Taiwan completely under the control of Beijing using battleships and military force could constitute such a situation. She also added that an attack on US warships sent to break any Chinese blockade on Taiwan could require Tokyo to intervene militarily to defend itself and its ally.<h2>What is the meaning of ‘survival-threatening situations’?</h2>The term ‘survival-threatening situation’ used by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi refers to a specific legal term in Japanese law that was made under the 2015 security legislation. It describes a situation where an armed attack on a foreign country closely related to Japan poses a threat to Japan's survival and clearly endangers the fundamental rights of the Japanese people. Under the law, the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) can retaliate alongside the US and other nations based on their right of collective self-defence, even if Japan itself is not under attack. To make the law effective, three conditions must be met: first, an armed attack occurs against a country closely related to Japan; second, there is a clear danger to Japan’s existence; and third, there are no other appropriate means available. When these conditions are met, the government will resort to the “minimum necessary use of force.”<h2>How China reacted?</h2>Beijing reacted sharply to Takaichi's remark, and termed it as direct challenge to its sovereignty over Taiwan. The fallout has triggered a multisector freeze affecting air travel, tourism and student exchanges. China’s Coast Guard has launched “lawful patrol operations” near the contested Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands - that is claimed by both China and Japan, even as Japan’s Coast Guard said it drove the vessels away. It issued a travel advisory urging Chinese citizens to avoid Japan, citing Takaichi's statement. Major Chinese airlines Air China, China Southern, and China Eastern — offered free changes or full refunds for Japan-bound trips. Moreover, Chinese distributors suspended Japanese film releases, including Crayon Shin-chan and Cells at Work! China’s education ministry also warned students of risks in studying in Japan. In response, Japan urged its nationals in China to be cautious, avoid crowds, and stay alert amid the worsening atmosphere.<h2>What has Japan said after Chinese reaction?</h2>Takaichi clarified that her comments were “hypothetical”, but refused to retract them. While China said that that Japanese PM should retract the ‘erroneous’ statement completely, Japanese leaders are of the opinion that China ‘overreacted.’ Japan's government has urged China to continue dialogue and scale back its response, with Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stating that China's travel warning was "incompatible" with the broader goal of promoting a mutually beneficial and stable relationship. Japanese officials also reaffirmed Japan's commitment to the 1972 agreement that "understands and respects" Beijing's position on Taiwan.&nbsp;

Japan and China are facing a diplomatic rift after Japanese PM Takaichi’s remarks on “survival-threatening situations” involving a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan. China condemned the comments, triggering travel warnings, suspended flights, film delays, and tensions in tourism, education

Amid diplomatic fallout between Japan and China, officials from both sides met in Beijing on Tuesday (Nov 18), to ease the tensions in the bilateral ties. Liu Jinsong, Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, held consultations with Kanai Masaaki, Director-General of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told the media that during the talks, China urged Japan to withdraw its wrongful remarks and stop creating trouble on China-related issues. It also said that China will never allow the resurgence of Japanese militarism, nor will China allow anyone to challenge the post-war international order and undermine global peace and stability ever again, AFP reported. Japanese media reported that through the talks Tokyo aimed to calm the diplomatic spat that has begun to affect tourism, education and entertainment sectors between the two neighbouring countries. What was Takaichi's statement? On Nov 14, Takaichi was asked by an opposition lawmaker in parliament about “survival-threatening situations.” In response, Takaichi gave an example that an attempt to bring Taiwan completely under the control of Beijing using battleships and military force could constitute such a situation. She also added that an attack on US warships sent to break any Chinese blockade on Taiwan could require Tokyo to intervene militarily to defend itself and its ally. What is the meaning of ‘survival-threatening situations’? The term ‘survival-threatening situation’ used by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi refers to a specific legal term in Japanese law that was made under the 2015 security legislation. It describes a situation where an armed attack on a foreign country closely related to Japan poses a threat to Japan's survival and clearly endangers the fundamental rights of the Japanese people. Under the law, the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) can retaliate alongside the US and other nations based on their right of collective self-defence, even if Japan itself is not under attack. To make the law effective, three conditions must be met: first, an armed attack occurs against a country closely related to Japan; second, there is a clear danger to Japan’s existence; and third, there are no other appropriate means available. When these conditions are met, the government will resort to the “minimum necessary use of force.” How China reacted? Beijing reacted sharply to Takaichi's remark, and termed it as direct challenge to its sovereignty over Taiwan. The fallout has triggered a multisector freeze affecting air travel, tourism and student exchanges. China’s Coast Guard has launched “lawful patrol operations” near the contested Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands - that is claimed by both China and Japan, even as Japan’s Coast Guard said it drove the vessels away. It issued a travel advisory urging Chinese citizens to avoid Japan, citing Takaichi's statement. Major Chinese airlines Air China, China Southern, and China Eastern — offered free changes or full refunds for Japan-bound trips. Moreover, Chinese distributors suspended Japanese film releases, including Crayon Shin-chan and Cells at Work! China’s education ministry also warned students of risks in studying in Japan. In response, Japan urged its nationals in China to be cautious, avoid crowds, and stay alert amid the worsening atmosphere. What has Japan said after Chinese reaction? Takaichi clarified that her comments were “hypothetical”, but refused to retract them. While China said that that Japanese PM should retract the ‘erroneous’ statement completely, Japanese leaders are of the opinion that China ‘overreacted.’ Japan's government has urged China to continue dialogue and scale back its response, with Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stating that China's travel warning was "incompatible" with the broader goal of promoting a mutually beneficial and stable relationship. Japanese officials also reaffirmed Japan's commitment to the 1972 agreement that "understands and respects" Beijing's position on Taiwan.

Japan and China are facing a diplomatic rift after Japanese PM Takaichi’s remarks on “survival-threatening situations” involving a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan. China condemned the comments, triggering travel warnings, suspended flights, film delays, and tensions in tourism, education

China wants Japanese PM Takaichi to take back 'wrongful' remark about Taiwan; Tokyo says 'don't overreact'

The US Congress has approved the release of Epstein Files. The ball is now in Trump's court. Though the Republican president has hinted that he would sign the bill, he might not. Here's what the US law says about president's power on signing a bill after Congress' approval

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President Donald Trump opened a new front in his long-running feud with the press, as he aimed at women reporters, insulting one by calling her "piggy" and calling another “disrespectful”. A video of the first interaction has gone viral on social media, with people slamming the United States president for his disrespectful behaviour towards women and the press. What set this disturbing interaction off was a subject Trump has been trying to dodge for months, the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files and the questions around who is named in them.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khashoggi-s-widow-slams-trump-for-defending-mbs-over-journalist-s-murder-demands-apology-from-saudi-prince-1763511363926">Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince</a><h2>What happened?</h2>The first exchange happened aboard Air Force One last Friday but surfaced only on Monday after the White House posted a video of the gaggle. In it, Trump turns toward an off-camera reporter and snaps, "quiet, quiet, piggy," while wagging his finger. Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey was later identified as the target of the remark. She had asked why the president would not release the Epstein documents "if there's nothing incriminating in the files." The clip drew immediate outrage, with CNN anchor Jake Tapper among others calling the comment disgusting and completely unacceptable.Watch the video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">“Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” Trump completely loses it at a female reporter who asked about the Epstein files. What a disgusting man. <a href="https://t.co/dhS4IJ1KC6">pic.twitter.com/dhS4IJ1KC6</a>&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1990784782821962127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The moment echoed Trump’s history of using gendered insults against women who challenge him. He once called TV personality Rosie O’Donnell a "fat pig", and Miss Universe Alicia Machado has also shared how Trump taunted her with the nickname Miss Piggy when she gained weight after winning her title. She recalled him belittling her looks and shouting at her in public, calling her "Miss Piggy", saying she felt intimidated by his behaviour. During Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, Machado revealed that Trump "was overwhelming, I was so scared of him...He'd yell at me all the time. He'd tell me, 'You look ugly,' or 'You look fat.' Sometimes he'd play with me and say, 'Hello, Miss Piggy'."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/newlyweds-stunned-as-trump-crashes-mar-a-lago-wedding-rants-about-getting-into-heaven-watch-video-1763369281472">Newlyweds stunned as Trump crashes Mar-a-Lago wedding, rants about getting into heaven. Watch video</a><h2>Question about killed journalist 'disrespect'?</h2>On Tuesday (Nov 18), the tension spilled into the Oval Office during a high-profile visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce pressed Trump on whether his business ties to Saudi Arabia posed a conflict of interest. She then turned to the crown prince with a pointed question about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, quoting US intelligence findings that he approved the operation.Trump’s reaction was instant. He interrupted, branded ABC "fake news", and accused the network of being "one of the worst in the business". He also scolded Bruce for embarrassing his guest and repeated his claim that the crown prince knew nothing about the murder, despite the intelligence assessment made public in 2021.The temperature rose again when Bruce circled back to the Epstein files. Congress had just voted to order their release. Trump snapped that he disliked her attitude, declared that "It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you are a terrible reporter," before shutting her down completely with a final line, "no more questions from you".

Trump sparked outrage after calling a woman reporter "piggy" when pressed about the Epstein files. Later in the Oval Office, he clashed again with another reporter, accusing her of being disrespectful and shutting down her questions on Jamal Khashoggi and the files. Watch viral video here.

President Donald Trump opened a new front in his long-running feud with the press, as he aimed at women reporters, insulting one by calling her "piggy" and calling another “disrespectful”. A video of the first interaction has gone viral on social media, with people slamming the United States president for his disrespectful behaviour towards women and the press. What set this disturbing interaction off was a subject Trump has been trying to dodge for months, the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files and the questions around who is named in them. Also read | Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince What happened? The first exchange happened aboard Air Force One last Friday but surfaced only on Monday after the White House posted a video of the gaggle. In it, Trump turns toward an off-camera reporter and snaps, "quiet, quiet, piggy," while wagging his finger. Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey was later identified as the target of the remark. She had asked why the president would not release the Epstein documents "if there's nothing incriminating in the files." The clip drew immediate outrage, with CNN anchor Jake Tapper among others calling the comment disgusting and completely unacceptable. Watch the video here:

Trump sparked outrage after calling a woman reporter "piggy" when pressed about the Epstein files. Later in the Oval Office, he clashed again with another reporter, accusing her of being disrespectful and shutting down her questions on Jamal Khashoggi and the files. Watch viral video here.

Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video

In an overwhelming majority, the US Congress voted to force the release of Justice Department files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The House of Representatives passed the measure with a vote of 427-1, sending a resolution to the Republican-majority Senate, which swiftly approved it. The bill now heads to Trump's desk for his signature. But the main question remains: When will Trump sign the bill?<h2>When will Trump sign the bill?</h2>Just a day ago, Trump, in a major U-turn, said that &nbsp;he would be willing to sign a bill forcing the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. The president added that he did not want the focus on Epstein to "detract from the great success" of the Republican party. "I'm all for it," he said as he took reporter questions during an event in the Oval Office. Reuters has quoted an unnamed senior White House official saying that Trump will indeed sign the bill when it reaches his desk. As of now, the White House has not informed the White House Press Pool about the signing event at the Oval Office. This story will be updated when the official announcement from the White House comes.&nbsp;Despite his changed position on the bill, Trump rebuked a reporter as "terrible person" and said the television network the journalist works for should have its license revoked because they keep asking about the Epstein Files. While hosting a visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump said, "I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein. I threw him out of my club many years ago because I thought he was a sick pervert." Reuters reported that the fight over the Epstein papers has taken a toll on Trump's public approval, which fell to its lowest point this year in a poll concluded on Monday<h2>What are the Epstein Files?</h2>The Epstein files are a collection of legal documents, court records, and investigative materials connected to Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier accused of operating a sex trafficking ring involving underage girls. These files have drawn international attention due to Epstein’s links to high-profile figures in politics, business, and entertainment. A major part of the Epstein files comes from court cases, a defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most outspoken accusers. In early 2024, hundreds of pages of these court documents were unsealed, revealing names, emails, and testimonies involving powerful individuals, however, large portions remain sealed or redacted. Jeffrey Epstein died under controversial circumstances in a Manhattan jail cell in August 2019.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The US Congress overwhelmingly passed a bill forcing the release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein files, reversing Donald Trump’s earlier opposition. The bill has now headed to Trump's desk. It remains to be seen when will the US president sign it

In an overwhelming majority, the US Congress voted to force the release of Justice Department files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The House of Representatives passed the measure with a vote of 427-1, sending a resolution to the Republican-majority Senate, which swiftly approved it. The bill now heads to Trump's desk for his signature. But the main question remains: When will Trump sign the bill? When will Trump sign the bill? Just a day ago, Trump, in a major U-turn, said that he would be willing to sign a bill forcing the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. The president added that he did not want the focus on Epstein to "detract from the great success" of the Republican party. "I'm all for it," he said as he took reporter questions during an event in the Oval Office. Reuters has quoted an unnamed senior White House official saying that Trump will indeed sign the bill when it reaches his desk. As of now, the White House has not informed the White House Press Pool about the signing event at the Oval Office. This story will be updated when the official announcement from the White House comes. Despite his changed position on the bill, Trump rebuked a reporter as "terrible person" and said the television network the journalist works for should have its license revoked because they keep asking about the Epstein Files. While hosting a visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump said, "I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein. I threw him out of my club many years ago because I thought he was a sick pervert." Reuters reported that the fight over the Epstein papers has taken a toll on Trump's public approval, which fell to its lowest point this year in a poll concluded on Monday What are the Epstein Files? The Epstein files are a collection of legal documents, court records, and investigative materials connected to Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier accused of operating a sex trafficking ring involving underage girls. These files have drawn international attention due to Epstein’s links to high-profile figures in politics, business, and entertainment. A major part of the Epstein files comes from court cases, a defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most outspoken accusers. In early 2024, hundreds of pages of these court documents were unsealed, revealing names, emails, and testimonies involving powerful individuals, however, large portions remain sealed or redacted. Jeffrey Epstein died under controversial circumstances in a Manhattan jail cell in August 2019.

The US Congress overwhelmingly passed a bill forcing the release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein files, reversing Donald Trump’s earlier opposition. The bill has now headed to Trump's desk. It remains to be seen when will the US president sign it

When will Trump sign the bill to release Epstein files? Here's what we know

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 18) announced that he was designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally. He made the announcement as he hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a gala dinner at the White House. "Tonight, I'm pleased to announce that we're taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, which is something that is very important to them," Trump said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khashoggi-s-widow-slams-trump-for-defending-mbs-over-journalist-s-murder-demands-apology-from-saudi-prince-1763511363926">Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince</a><h2>A 'secret' revealed?</h2>Speaking to the press, as he hosted MBS for a dinner at the White House, the POTUS added that he was revealing it publicly for the first time. He claimed that "they wanted to keep a little secret for tonight". Only 19 countries currently hold the designation, which grants closer security, intelligence and defence cooperation with the United States. The designation is a symbol of a strong relationship and allows for enhanced military and financial advantages; however, it is not a treaty and can be revoked.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-ve-been-a-great-ally-trump-teases-f-35-jet-sale-to-saudi-arabia-a-day-before-mohammed-bin-salman-meeting-1763433097070">'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting</a><h2>Trump woos Saudi prince</h2>During what was MBS's first Washington visit in years, Trump pulled out all the stops to impress the Saudi royal, giving Prince Mohammed a flyby featuring the coveted, US-made F-35 stealth fighters, and thundering cannon fire. The flattery continued inside the Oval Office, as Trump called the Saudi a "very good friend" and hailed him as being "incredible, in terms of human rights, and everything else."Washington and Riyadh later signed a host of deals, including a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that the White House said would last decades. Trump also approved a "major defense sale package" which includes "future deliveries" of F-35s. The two nations also agreed to share AI technology “while protecting US technology from foreign influence.”

US President Donald Trump announced that the US will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non NATO ally while hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 18) announced that he was designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally. He made the announcement as he hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a gala dinner at the White House. "Tonight, I'm pleased to announce that we're taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, which is something that is very important to them," Trump said. Also read | Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince A 'secret' revealed? Speaking to the press, as he hosted MBS for a dinner at the White House, the POTUS added that he was revealing it publicly for the first time. He claimed that "they wanted to keep a little secret for tonight". Only 19 countries currently hold the designation, which grants closer security, intelligence and defence cooperation with the United States. The designation is a symbol of a strong relationship and allows for enhanced military and financial advantages; however, it is not a treaty and can be revoked. Also read | 'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting Trump woos Saudi prince During what was MBS's first Washington visit in years, Trump pulled out all the stops to impress the Saudi royal, giving Prince Mohammed a flyby featuring the coveted, US-made F-35 stealth fighters, and thundering cannon fire. The flattery continued inside the Oval Office, as Trump called the Saudi a "very good friend" and hailed him as being "incredible, in terms of human rights, and everything else." Washington and Riyadh later signed a host of deals, including a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that the White House said would last decades. Trump also approved a "major defense sale package" which includes "future deliveries" of F-35s. The two nations also agreed to share AI technology “while protecting US technology from foreign influence.”

US President Donald Trump announced that the US will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non NATO ally while hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.

Trump upgrades Saudi Arabia to major non-NATO ally status as MBS gets red carpet welcome

Jamal Khashoggi's widow Hanan Elatr Khashoggi on Tuesday (Nov 18) lashed out at US President Donald Trump for defending her late husband's alleged murderer, the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as the two leaders met at the White House. Khashoggi, a Washington Post opinions journalist, was murdered in 2018 inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, who married him in Virginia months before his killing, on Tuesday, said there was "no justification" for the crime and urged the crown prince to meet her and take responsibility.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-he-knew-nothing-trump-sides-with-mbs-on-journalist-khashoggi-s-murder-saudi-crown-prince-calls-it-huge-mistake-1763489718444">‘He knew nothing’: Trump sides with MBS on journalist Khashoggi’s murder</a><h2>What did the journalist's widow say?</h2>Elatr Khashoggi said the crown prince's expression of regret at the White House rang hollow. "The Crown Prince said he was sorry so he should meet me, apologize and compensate me for the murder of my husband," she wrote. In a statement on X, she wrote that Jamal had been a transparent and brave man whose views on press freedom angered many, but that "there is no justification to murder my husband." She reiterated her demanded that the crown prince apologise in person.&nbsp;<img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251119/image-1763513112161.png">Hanan had previously sent a letter to Trump and first lady Melania Trump asking for help in securing her husband’s remains and financial redress.This comes as when asked about the murder during the prince’s Oval Office visit, Trump defended Mohammed bin Salman, insisting he "knew nothing about that" and suggesting Khashoggi was "extremely controversial." He added, "a lot of people didn’t like that gentleman".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-ve-been-a-great-ally-trump-teases-f-35-jet-sale-to-saudi-arabia-a-day-before-mohammed-bin-salman-meeting-1763433097070">'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting</a><h2>Trump snaps at journalist, defends MBS</h2>During the Saudi prince's White House visit, Trump also snapped at an ABC News reporter who pressed MBS on why Americans should trust him, dismissing the network as "fake news" and scolding the journalist for :embarrassing our guest."The moment marked a stark contrast with the 2021 US intelligence assessment that concluded the crown prince had ordered the operation that killed Khashoggi.&nbsp;

Jamal Khashoggi’s widow slammed Trump for defending Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his White House visit. She said there was no excuse for the 2018 murder and demanded that MBS must meet her and apologise.

Jamal Khashoggi's widow Hanan Elatr Khashoggi on Tuesday (Nov 18) lashed out at US President Donald Trump for defending her late husband's alleged murderer, the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as the two leaders met at the White House. Khashoggi, a Washington Post opinions journalist, was murdered in 2018 inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, who married him in Virginia months before his killing, on Tuesday, said there was "no justification" for the crime and urged the crown prince to meet her and take responsibility. Also read | ‘He knew nothing’: Trump sides with MBS on journalist Khashoggi’s murder What did the journalist's widow say? Elatr Khashoggi said the crown prince's expression of regret at the White House rang hollow. "The Crown Prince said he was sorry so he should meet me, apologize and compensate me for the murder of my husband," she wrote. In a statement on X, she wrote that Jamal had been a transparent and brave man whose views on press freedom angered many, but that "there is no justification to murder my husband." She reiterated her demanded that the crown prince apologise in person. Hanan had previously sent a letter to Trump and first lady Melania Trump asking for help in securing her husband’s remains and financial redress. This comes as when asked about the murder during the prince’s Oval Office visit, Trump defended Mohammed bin Salman, insisting he "knew nothing about that" and suggesting Khashoggi was "extremely controversial." He added, "a lot of people didn’t like that gentleman". Also read | 'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting Trump snaps at journalist, defends MBS During the Saudi prince's White House visit, Trump also snapped at an ABC News reporter who pressed MBS on why Americans should trust him, dismissing the network as "fake news" and scolding the journalist for :embarrassing our guest." The moment marked a stark contrast with the 2021 US intelligence assessment that concluded the crown prince had ordered the operation that killed Khashoggi.

Jamal Khashoggi’s widow slammed Trump for defending Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his White House visit. She said there was no excuse for the 2018 murder and demanded that MBS must meet her and apologise.

Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince

The US House voted on Tuesday (Nov 18) to require the Justice Department to release files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, passing the measure with broad bipartisan support. The US House of Representatives has voted 427-1 to compel the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;“I rise today to acknowledge the survivors, family members and advocates who are here today and have never given up the legislation in front of us, at its core is about something very simple: The survivors deserve justice. The American people deserve the truth,” said Democratic congresswoman Adelita Grijlava.&nbsp;“Protecting women and children from pedophiles should not be a Democratic issue. Should not be a Republican issue. It should be a human rights issue and a matter of justice. I urge my colleagues to vote yes," she added.&nbsp;In a statement after Tuesday’s vote, Congressman Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat on the House oversight committee, demanded that the Senate majority leader, John Thune, take up the bill “immediately”.&nbsp;“Donald Trump is panicking and trying to stop our investigation. We need to know what he’s hiding, and what powerful men are responsible for the rape and abuse of children and women,” Garcia said. “And let’s be clear – Donald Trump has the power to release the files today. But he chooses to delay and deflect.”&nbsp;He added, “No more lies. No more secrets. We will get justice for the survivors. Release the files, NOW.”&nbsp;This came just hours after US President Donald Trump, during a press conference with Saudi Crown Prince MBS on Tuesday (Nov 18), got furious over questions on the Epstein files. A reporter of ABC News asked the American president why he does not release Jeffrey Epstein's sex offence file rather than waiting for Congress to do it. Trump, in response, called ABC News a fake news organisation and said its licence should be revoked.&nbsp;"I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein," he added.

The US House voted on Tuesday (Nov 18) to require the Justice Department to release files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, passing the measure with broad bipartisan support.


 

The US House voted on Tuesday (Nov 18) to require the Justice Department to release files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, passing the measure with broad bipartisan support. The US House of Representatives has voted 427-1 to compel the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. “I rise today to acknowledge the survivors, family members and advocates who are here today and have never given up the legislation in front of us, at its core is about something very simple: The survivors deserve justice. The American people deserve the truth,” said Democratic congresswoman Adelita Grijlava. “Protecting women and children from pedophiles should not be a Democratic issue. Should not be a Republican issue. It should be a human rights issue and a matter of justice. I urge my colleagues to vote yes," she added. In a statement after Tuesday’s vote, Congressman Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat on the House oversight committee, demanded that the Senate majority leader, John Thune, take up the bill “immediately”. “Donald Trump is panicking and trying to stop our investigation. We need to know what he’s hiding, and what powerful men are responsible for the rape and abuse of children and women,” Garcia said. “And let’s be clear – Donald Trump has the power to release the files today. But he chooses to delay and deflect.” He added, “No more lies. No more secrets. We will get justice for the survivors. Release the files, NOW.” This came just hours after US President Donald Trump, during a press conference with Saudi Crown Prince MBS on Tuesday (Nov 18), got furious over questions on the Epstein files. A reporter of ABC News asked the American president why he does not release Jeffrey Epstein's sex offence file rather than waiting for Congress to do it. Trump, in response, called ABC News a fake news organisation and said its licence should be revoked. "I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein," he added.

The US House voted on Tuesday (Nov 18) to require the Justice Department to release files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, passing the measure with broad bipartisan support. &nbsp;

‘Donald Trump is panicking’: US House votes to make Epstein files public. Details inside

US President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, accused newly elected New York mayor Zohran Mamdani of hating "the Indian population”. During an interview with Fox News, Eric said Mamdani is "a socialist communist who wants to nationalise grocery stores, wants to arrest Netanyahu, hates the Jewish people, and hates the Indian population."&nbsp;He said that Mamdani should instead focus on "safe streets, clean streets, reasonable taxes," and suggested that the city could prosper "without government intervention."&nbsp;The 34-year-old is New York's first Indian-origin, South Asian, Muslim, and the youngest mayor. His mother, Mira Nair, is an India-American filmmaker.&nbsp;Mamdani and his stand on Indians&nbsp;A video of New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, celebrating Diwali has resurfaced on the internet. The video has created a buzz as netizens noticed the Indian-origin Muslim man, whose mother Mira Nair is a Hindu, was wearing a kalawa-like thread on his wrist. In the video, Mamdani was seen with content creator Komal Nambiar dancing on Bollywood beats. The duo was seen holding a piece of sweet in their hands, and Mamdani was seen wearing what appeared to be ‘kalawa’. It is a red-yellow thread that is worn for protection, as per Hindu rituals.&nbsp;It was not the first time Mamdani flaunted his Hindu legacy. Last month, Mamdani visited Hindu temples in the American city and said he was "proud" of his Hindu heritage. Mamdani, who is the son of the Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, visited Flushing, Queens, to offer prayers at the city’s two temples. During his visit, Mamdani said he was proud of being the first Indian-American mayor of NYC (Elections are scheduled for November 4 this year) and vowed that he would oppose federal immigration enforcement and improve multilingual communication throughout the city.&nbsp;"I'm proud of my Hindu heritage, I'm proud to be someone who would be the first Muslim mayor of this city, and I'm proud to hold all of those things together," Mamdani was quoted as saying by NepYork, a New York-based news portal.&nbsp;"I am proud that I would be the first Indian-American mayor of this city. I am proud of the fact that my mother's family is Hindu. And I grew up with a keen understanding, whilst myself being a Muslim, what Hinduism means. The stories that I learned, the tradition, the faith, the practices," Mamdani further told the reporters present there. Even on his victory day on November 4, Mamdani was seen wearing a kalawa on his right hand.

During an interview with Fox News, Eric said Mamdani is a socialist communist who wants to nationalise grocery stores, wants to arrest Netanyahu, hates the Jewish people, and hates the Indian population.

US President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, accused newly elected New York mayor Zohran Mamdani of hating "the Indian population”. During an interview with Fox News, Eric said Mamdani is "a socialist communist who wants to nationalise grocery stores, wants to arrest Netanyahu, hates the Jewish people, and hates the Indian population." He said that Mamdani should instead focus on "safe streets, clean streets, reasonable taxes," and suggested that the city could prosper "without government intervention." The 34-year-old is New York's first Indian-origin, South Asian, Muslim, and the youngest mayor. His mother, Mira Nair, is an India-American filmmaker. Mamdani and his stand on Indians A video of New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, celebrating Diwali has resurfaced on the internet. The video has created a buzz as netizens noticed the Indian-origin Muslim man, whose mother Mira Nair is a Hindu, was wearing a kalawa-like thread on his wrist. In the video, Mamdani was seen with content creator Komal Nambiar dancing on Bollywood beats. The duo was seen holding a piece of sweet in their hands, and Mamdani was seen wearing what appeared to be ‘kalawa’. It is a red-yellow thread that is worn for protection, as per Hindu rituals. It was not the first time Mamdani flaunted his Hindu legacy. Last month, Mamdani visited Hindu temples in the American city and said he was "proud" of his Hindu heritage. Mamdani, who is the son of the Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, visited Flushing, Queens, to offer prayers at the city’s two temples. During his visit, Mamdani said he was proud of being the first Indian-American mayor of NYC (Elections are scheduled for November 4 this year) and vowed that he would oppose federal immigration enforcement and improve multilingual communication throughout the city. "I'm proud of my Hindu heritage, I'm proud to be someone who would be the first Muslim mayor of this city, and I'm proud to hold all of those things together," Mamdani was quoted as saying by NepYork, a New York-based news portal. "I am proud that I would be the first Indian-American mayor of this city. I am proud of the fact that my mother's family is Hindu. And I grew up with a keen understanding, whilst myself being a Muslim, what Hinduism means. The stories that I learned, the tradition, the faith, the practices," Mamdani further told the reporters present there. Even on his victory day on November 4, Mamdani was seen wearing a kalawa on his right hand.

During an interview with Fox News, Eric said Mamdani is "a socialist communist who wants to nationalise grocery stores, wants to arrest Netanyahu, hates the Jewish people, and hates the Indian population."

Does Zohran Mamdani hate Indians? Trump’s son accused India-origin NYC mayor of being ‘a socialist who hates Indian population’

US President Donald Trump, during a press conference with Saudi Crown Prince MBS on Tuesday (Nov 18), got furious over questions on the Epstein files. A reporter of ABC News asked the American president why he does not release Jeffrey Epstein's sex offence file rather than waiting for Congress to do it. Trump, in response, called ABC News a fake news organisation and said its licence should be revoked.&nbsp;"I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein," he added.&nbsp;This came parallel to the voting on releasing the Epstein files that began in the Senate. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he would “move on the floor so that the Senate can take it up immediately” regarding the Epstein files bill.&nbsp;“The American people have waited long enough, and they want to see what’s in it,” he said.&nbsp;Trump - MBS meeting&nbsp;&nbsp;US President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday (Nov. 18) for the first time since 2018. This was bin Salman's first US visit after a US-based journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed in 2018 in Turkey. He was a critic of Saudi Arabia’s government. For decades, the 59-year-old was close to the Saudi royal family and also served as an adviser to the government.&nbsp;During a press conference from the Oval Office with bin Salman, Trump said that he "knew nothing about" the journalist's murder. In a conclusion of the probe into his murder in 2021, the US intelligence had said that bin Salman orchestrated the brutal murder of Khashoggi.&nbsp;Trump called ABC News, whose reporter asked the question on the topic, fake news. "You’re mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn’t like that gentleman [Khashoggi] that you’re talking about. Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen. But he [bin Salman] knew nothing about it. And we can leave it at that," Trump said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, bin Salman called Khashoggi's murder a "huge mistake".&nbsp;"it's painful and it's a huge mistake, and we are doing our best that this doesn't happen again," the Saudi crown prince said.

This came parallel to the voting on releasing the Epstein files that began in the Senate. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he would move on the floor so that the Senate can take it up immediately regarding the Epstein files bill.

US President Donald Trump, during a press conference with Saudi Crown Prince MBS on Tuesday (Nov 18), got furious over questions on the Epstein files. A reporter of ABC News asked the American president why he does not release Jeffrey Epstein's sex offence file rather than waiting for Congress to do it. Trump, in response, called ABC News a fake news organisation and said its licence should be revoked. "I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein," he added. This came parallel to the voting on releasing the Epstein files that began in the Senate. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he would “move on the floor so that the Senate can take it up immediately” regarding the Epstein files bill. “The American people have waited long enough, and they want to see what’s in it,” he said. Trump - MBS meeting US President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday (Nov. 18) for the first time since 2018. This was bin Salman's first US visit after a US-based journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed in 2018 in Turkey. He was a critic of Saudi Arabia’s government. For decades, the 59-year-old was close to the Saudi royal family and also served as an adviser to the government. During a press conference from the Oval Office with bin Salman, Trump said that he "knew nothing about" the journalist's murder. In a conclusion of the probe into his murder in 2021, the US intelligence had said that bin Salman orchestrated the brutal murder of Khashoggi. Trump called ABC News, whose reporter asked the question on the topic, fake news. "You’re mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn’t like that gentleman [Khashoggi] that you’re talking about. Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen. But he [bin Salman] knew nothing about it. And we can leave it at that," Trump said. Meanwhile, bin Salman called Khashoggi's murder a "huge mistake". "it's painful and it's a huge mistake, and we are doing our best that this doesn't happen again," the Saudi crown prince said.

This came parallel to the voting on releasing the Epstein files that began in the Senate. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he would “move on the floor so that the Senate can take it up immediately” regarding the Epstein files bill.

Why doesn't Trump release Epstein files rather than wait for Congress to do it? US president says this

Ahead of Russian President Putin's visit, Russia has restated its offer to India for full licensed production of its Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter, complete with unrestricted technology transfer. Speaking on the sidelines of the Dubai Air Show, a senior representative of Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport laid out the proposal in direct terms. “We are ready to organize the supply of Su-57 aircraft produced in Russia and the production of aircraft in India, which includes technology transfer,” the official said. The package, he stressed, extends to “technological learning of fifth-generation technologies, engines,” and other critical systems.The pitch comes as India weighs options for its next-generation fighter fleet and frustration with Western partners over technology-sharing restrictions. The Russian official emphasised what Moscow sees as its unique selling point: “reliability, transparency of the Russian side when it comes to technology transfer without restrictions and possible sanctions.”Unlike some partners, he implied, Russia would not withhold components or upgrades if geopolitical winds shift. “Manufacturing Su-57 means manufacturing all critical components,” he continued, without the "fear you won’t get something because of sanctions.” The proposal envisions a “gradual increase in level of licence production” at Indian facilities, eventually reaching deep localisation.In the long term, Moscow is extending the prospect of co-evolution of the aircraft itself. “There is a possibility of upgrading aircraft by improving the aircraft’s software and upgrading it in general,” the official said, framing the deal as the next chapter in a relationship that began with MiG-21 production in the 1960s. “We propose to continue 60 years of cooperation, in terms of aircraft’s production.”For New Delhi, the offer arrives at a key moment. India already co-developed the BrahMos missile with Russia and manufactures Su-30MKI fighters under license, but it has diversified toward American, French products in recent years. The Su-57 proposal, with its promise of sanctions immunity and full technology transfer, is clearly intended to show Moscow's outreach to Delhi when the US under Donald Trump looks like a fickle partner.The last 24 hours have been busy both in Moscow &amp; Delhi. In Moscow, EAM Dr S Jaishankar met Russian President Putin, Foreign Minister Lavrov, &amp; attended the SCO head of government summit. In Delhi, Aide to the President and Chairman of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Patrushev, met PM Modi. The Prime Minister conveyed "his warm greetings to President Putin and said that he looked forward to hosting him in India next month", an Indian statement said. Both sides exchanged views on strengthening cooperation in the maritime domain, including new opportunities for collaboration in connectivity, skill development, shipbuilding, and the blue economy.

For New Delhi, the offer arrives at a key moment. India already co-developed the BrahMos missile with Russia and manufactures Su-30MKI fighters under license, but it has diversified toward American, French in recent years. 

Ahead of Russian President Putin's visit, Russia has restated its offer to India for full licensed production of its Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter, complete with unrestricted technology transfer. Speaking on the sidelines of the Dubai Air Show, a senior representative of Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport laid out the proposal in direct terms. “We are ready to organize the supply of Su-57 aircraft produced in Russia and the production of aircraft in India, which includes technology transfer,” the official said. The package, he stressed, extends to “technological learning of fifth-generation technologies, engines,” and other critical systems. The pitch comes as India weighs options for its next-generation fighter fleet and frustration with Western partners over technology-sharing restrictions. The Russian official emphasised what Moscow sees as its unique selling point: “reliability, transparency of the Russian side when it comes to technology transfer without restrictions and possible sanctions.” Unlike some partners, he implied, Russia would not withhold components or upgrades if geopolitical winds shift. “Manufacturing Su-57 means manufacturing all critical components,” he continued, without the "fear you won’t get something because of sanctions.” The proposal envisions a “gradual increase in level of licence production” at Indian facilities, eventually reaching deep localisation. In the long term, Moscow is extending the prospect of co-evolution of the aircraft itself. “There is a possibility of upgrading aircraft by improving the aircraft’s software and upgrading it in general,” the official said, framing the deal as the next chapter in a relationship that began with MiG-21 production in the 1960s. “We propose to continue 60 years of cooperation, in terms of aircraft’s production.” For New Delhi, the offer arrives at a key moment. India already co-developed the BrahMos missile with Russia and manufactures Su-30MKI fighters under license, but it has diversified toward American, French products in recent years. The Su-57 proposal, with its promise of sanctions immunity and full technology transfer, is clearly intended to show Moscow's outreach to Delhi when the US under Donald Trump looks like a fickle partner. The last 24 hours have been busy both in Moscow & Delhi. In Moscow, EAM Dr S Jaishankar met Russian President Putin, Foreign Minister Lavrov, & attended the SCO head of government summit. In Delhi, Aide to the President and Chairman of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Patrushev, met PM Modi. The Prime Minister conveyed "his warm greetings to President Putin and said that he looked forward to hosting him in India next month", an Indian statement said. Both sides exchanged views on strengthening cooperation in the maritime domain, including new opportunities for collaboration in connectivity, skill development, shipbuilding, and the blue economy.

For New Delhi, the offer arrives at a key moment. India already co-developed the BrahMos missile with Russia and manufactures Su-30MKI fighters under license, but it has diversified toward American, French in recent years.&nbsp;

Russia proposes full tech transfer for Su-57 fighter jet production in India ahead of Putin visit

US President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday (Nov. 18) for the first time since 2018. This was bin Salman's first US visit after a US-based journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed in 2018 in Turkey. The American president announced that the US and Saudi Arabia have reached a defence deal. But apart from national interest, does the US president have any personal benefits from MBS's visit? Well, not him, but his family certainly has a personal interest in it.&nbsp;In September, London real estate developer Dar Global announced that it plans to launch Trump Plaza in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. Last year, the two companies announced the launch of Trump Tower Jeddah. Dar Global has a collaboration with the Trump Organisation, which is a collection of companies run by Trump's children.As per reports by AFP, Dar Global is primarily dependent on contracts from the Saudi government and MBS’s favour, especially as he pursues an ambitious development plan called Vision 2030, intended to diversify the Saudi economy away from oil.&nbsp;‘Nothing to do with the family business'&nbsp;Trump, during his press conference from the Oval Office with MBS, said that his visit had "nothing to do" with his family business. "I have nothing to do with the family business. I have left, and I’ve devoted 100 per cent of my energy. What my family does is fine. They do business all over," Trump said. "They’ve done very little with Saudi Arabia, actually. I’m sure they could do a lot, and anything they’ve done has been very good," he added.&nbsp;Trump sides with bin Salman&nbsp;This was bin Salman's first US visit after a US-based journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed in 2018 in Turkey. He was a critic of Saudi Arabia’s government. For decades, the 59-year-old was close to the Saudi royal family and also served as an adviser to the government.&nbsp;During a press conference from the Oval Office with bin Salman, Trump said that he "knew nothing about" the journalist's murder. In a conclusion of the probe into his murder in 2021, the US intelligence had said that bin Salman orchestrated the brutal murder of Khashoggi.&nbsp;Trump called ABC News, whose reporter asked the question on the topic, fake news. "You’re mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn’t like that gentleman [Khashoggi] that you’re talking about. Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen. But he [bin Salman] knew nothing about it. And we can leave it at that," Trump said.

In September, London real estate developer Dar Global announced that it plans to launch Trump Plaza in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. Last year, the two companies announced the launch of Trump Tower Jeddah.

US President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday (Nov. 18) for the first time since 2018. This was bin Salman's first US visit after a US-based journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed in 2018 in Turkey. The American president announced that the US and Saudi Arabia have reached a defence deal. But apart from national interest, does the US president have any personal benefits from MBS's visit? Well, not him, but his family certainly has a personal interest in it. In September, London real estate developer Dar Global announced that it plans to launch Trump Plaza in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. Last year, the two companies announced the launch of Trump Tower Jeddah. Dar Global has a collaboration with the Trump Organisation, which is a collection of companies run by Trump's children. As per reports by AFP, Dar Global is primarily dependent on contracts from the Saudi government and MBS’s favour, especially as he pursues an ambitious development plan called Vision 2030, intended to diversify the Saudi economy away from oil. ‘Nothing to do with the family business' Trump, during his press conference from the Oval Office with MBS, said that his visit had "nothing to do" with his family business. "I have nothing to do with the family business. I have left, and I’ve devoted 100 per cent of my energy. What my family does is fine. They do business all over," Trump said. "They’ve done very little with Saudi Arabia, actually. I’m sure they could do a lot, and anything they’ve done has been very good," he added. Trump sides with bin Salman This was bin Salman's first US visit after a US-based journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed in 2018 in Turkey. He was a critic of Saudi Arabia’s government. For decades, the 59-year-old was close to the Saudi royal family and also served as an adviser to the government. During a press conference from the Oval Office with bin Salman, Trump said that he "knew nothing about" the journalist's murder. In a conclusion of the probe into his murder in 2021, the US intelligence had said that bin Salman orchestrated the brutal murder of Khashoggi. Trump called ABC News, whose reporter asked the question on the topic, fake news. "You’re mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn’t like that gentleman [Khashoggi] that you’re talking about. Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen. But he [bin Salman] knew nothing about it. And we can leave it at that," Trump said.

In September, London real estate developer Dar Global announced that it plans to launch Trump Plaza in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. Last year, the two companies announced the launch of Trump Tower Jeddah.

Does Trump have personal benefits from MBS’s US visit? Data says yes, but US prez claims opposite

US President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salaman in the White House on Tuesday (Nov 18) for the first time since 2018. This was bin Salman's first US visit after a US-based journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed in 2018 in Turkey. He was a critic of Saudi Arabia’s government. For decades, the 59-year-old was close to the Saudi royal family and also served as an adviser to the government.&nbsp;During a press conference from the Oval Office with bin Salman, Trump said that he "knew nothing about" the journalist's murder. In a conclusion of the probe into his murder in 2021, the US intelligence had said that bin Salman orchestrated the brutal murder of Khashoggi.&nbsp;Trump called ABC News, whose reporter asked the question on the topic, fake news. "You’re mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn’t like that gentleman [Khashoggi] that you’re talking about. Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen. But he [bin Salman] knew nothing about it. And we can leave it at that," Trump said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, bin Salman called Khashoggi's murder a "huge mistake".&nbsp;"it's painful and it's a huge mistake, and we are doing our best that this doesn't happen again," the Saudi crown prince said.&nbsp;This was bin Salman's first US visit after a US-based journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed in 2018 in Turkey. The American president announced that the US and Saudi Arabia have reached a defence deal. But apart from national interest, does the US president have any personal benefits from MBS's visit? Well, not him, but his family certainly has a personal interest in it.&nbsp;In September, London real estate developer Dar Global announced that it plans to launch Trump Plaza in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. Last year, the two companies announced the launch of Trump Tower Jeddah. Dar Global has a collaboration with the Trump Organisation, which is a collection of companies run by Trump's children.As per reports by AFP, Dar Global is primarily dependent on contracts from the Saudi government and MBS’s favour, especially as he pursues an ambitious development plan called Vision 2030, intended to diversify the Saudi economy away from oil.&nbsp;‘Nothing to do with the family business'&nbsp;Trump, during his press conference from the Oval Office with MBS, said that his visit had "nothing to do" with his family business. "I have nothing to do with the family business. I have left, and I’ve devoted 100 per cent of my energy. What my family does is fine. They do business all over," Trump said. "They’ve done very little with Saudi Arabia, actually. I’m sure they could do a lot, and anything they’ve done has been very good," he added.&nbsp;

Jamal Khashoggi was killed in 2018 in Turkey. He was a critic of Saudi Arabia government. For decades, the 59-year-old was close to the Saudi royal family and also served as an adviser to the government.

US President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salaman in the White House on Tuesday (Nov 18) for the first time since 2018. This was bin Salman's first US visit after a US-based journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed in 2018 in Turkey. He was a critic of Saudi Arabia’s government. For decades, the 59-year-old was close to the Saudi royal family and also served as an adviser to the government. During a press conference from the Oval Office with bin Salman, Trump said that he "knew nothing about" the journalist's murder. In a conclusion of the probe into his murder in 2021, the US intelligence had said that bin Salman orchestrated the brutal murder of Khashoggi. Trump called ABC News, whose reporter asked the question on the topic, fake news. "You’re mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn’t like that gentleman [Khashoggi] that you’re talking about. Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen. But he [bin Salman] knew nothing about it. And we can leave it at that," Trump said. Meanwhile, bin Salman called Khashoggi's murder a "huge mistake". "it's painful and it's a huge mistake, and we are doing our best that this doesn't happen again," the Saudi crown prince said. This was bin Salman's first US visit after a US-based journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed in 2018 in Turkey. The American president announced that the US and Saudi Arabia have reached a defence deal. But apart from national interest, does the US president have any personal benefits from MBS's visit? Well, not him, but his family certainly has a personal interest in it. In September, London real estate developer Dar Global announced that it plans to launch Trump Plaza in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. Last year, the two companies announced the launch of Trump Tower Jeddah. Dar Global has a collaboration with the Trump Organisation, which is a collection of companies run by Trump's children. As per reports by AFP, Dar Global is primarily dependent on contracts from the Saudi government and MBS’s favour, especially as he pursues an ambitious development plan called Vision 2030, intended to diversify the Saudi economy away from oil. ‘Nothing to do with the family business' Trump, during his press conference from the Oval Office with MBS, said that his visit had "nothing to do" with his family business. "I have nothing to do with the family business. I have left, and I’ve devoted 100 per cent of my energy. What my family does is fine. They do business all over," Trump said. "They’ve done very little with Saudi Arabia, actually. I’m sure they could do a lot, and anything they’ve done has been very good," he added.

Jamal Khashoggi, was killed in 2018 in Turkey. He was a critic of Saudi Arabia’s government. For decades, the 59-year-old was close to the Saudi royal family and also served as an adviser to the government.

‘He knew nothing’: Trump sides with MBS on journalist Khashoggi’s murder; Saudi crown prince calls it ‘huge mistake’

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Tuesday (18 Nov) said that the Russian intelligence services orchestrated an explosion on a railway route to Ukraine, with the help of two Ukrainian nationals working as their agent, and they have fled to Belarus. The blast on the Warsaw-Lublin line, which connects the Polish capital to the Ukrainian border and was being used to transport aid, followed a wave of arson, sabotage and cyberattacks in Poland and other European countries since the start of the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;"The identified perpetrators are two Ukrainian citizens who have been cooperating with Russian intelligence services for a long time. Their identities are known," Tusk told lawmakers in the parliament in Warsaw.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-will-taiwan-deal-with-a-chinese-invasion-here-s-the-plan-1763477505829">How will Taiwan deal with a Chinese invasion? Here's the plan</a>&nbsp;On Saturday, an explosion damaged the tracks near the village of Mika, about 100 kilometres (60 miles) southeast of Warsaw. The Warsaw-Lublin line connects the Polish capital to the Ukrainian border.&nbsp;In a second incident near Pulawy, a steel clamp was installed on the track with the likely aim of derailing the train, Tusk said. He added that a mobile phone attached to a power bank had been set up nearby in order to record what happened.&nbsp;Russia repeatedly denied being responsible for the act of sabotage. On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the allegation of involvement and accused Polish authorities of "Russophobia"&nbsp;"Russia is accused of all manifestations of the hybrid and direct war that is taking place," Peskov told a Russian state television reporter.&nbsp;"In Poland, let's say, everyone is trying to run ahead of the European locomotive in this regard. And Russophobia, of course, is flourishing there."&nbsp;Earlier, The Polish PM called the railway blast "an unprecedented act of sabotage" "an unprecedented act of sabotage", and vowed to catch those responsible "regardless of who their backers are".

Donald Tusk, the Polish prime minister, blamed Russian intelligence for orchestrating the explosion on a railway route to Ukraine. Moscow denied the accusation and accused Warsaw of "Russophobia."

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Tuesday (18 Nov) said that the Russian intelligence services orchestrated an explosion on a railway route to Ukraine, with the help of two Ukrainian nationals working as their agent, and they have fled to Belarus. The blast on the Warsaw-Lublin line, which connects the Polish capital to the Ukrainian border and was being used to transport aid, followed a wave of arson, sabotage and cyberattacks in Poland and other European countries since the start of the war in Ukraine. "The identified perpetrators are two Ukrainian citizens who have been cooperating with Russian intelligence services for a long time. Their identities are known," Tusk told lawmakers in the parliament in Warsaw. Also Read: How will Taiwan deal with a Chinese invasion? Here's the plan On Saturday, an explosion damaged the tracks near the village of Mika, about 100 kilometres (60 miles) southeast of Warsaw. The Warsaw-Lublin line connects the Polish capital to the Ukrainian border. In a second incident near Pulawy, a steel clamp was installed on the track with the likely aim of derailing the train, Tusk said. He added that a mobile phone attached to a power bank had been set up nearby in order to record what happened. Russia repeatedly denied being responsible for the act of sabotage. On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the allegation of involvement and accused Polish authorities of "Russophobia" "Russia is accused of all manifestations of the hybrid and direct war that is taking place," Peskov told a Russian state television reporter. "In Poland, let's say, everyone is trying to run ahead of the European locomotive in this regard. And Russophobia, of course, is flourishing there." Earlier, The Polish PM called the railway blast "an unprecedented act of sabotage" "an unprecedented act of sabotage", and vowed to catch those responsible "regardless of who their backers are".

Donald Tusk, the Polish prime minister, blamed Russian intelligence for orchestrating the explosion on a railway route to Ukraine. Moscow denied the accusation and accused Warsaw of "Russophobia."

Russian intelligence behind blast on railway line to Ukraine, says Polish PM

The White House is also pushing for Saudi–Israeli normalisation under the broader framework of the Abraham Accords, a process already underway in several Gulf and Arab states.

MBS in White House: Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Prince with fighter jets flying over | See pics

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the White House to meet US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ( 18 Nov), eight years after his 2017 trip to Washington. The agenda for the meeting between the two leaders is likely to be US-Saudi security ties, weapons deals, trade and investment and Trump’s ambition to have Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords and normalise relations with Israel.&nbsp;President Donald Trump laid a red carpet for the Saudi Crown Prince, who is on his first visit to the United States since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/mbs-in-white-house-donald-trump-welcomes-saudi-prince-with-fighter-jets-flying-over-see-pics-1763484317828/1763484317830">MBS in White House: Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Prince with fighter jets flying over | See pics</a> The crown prince was also welcomed with a military flypast featuring an F-35 stealth fighter that Washington will sell to Riyadh. Cannon fire and a parade of horses also greeted the Saudi prince as Trump looked to strengthen an alliance and a personal bond with the key Middle Eastern ally.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays in Saudi Arabia’s football league, will attend the Gala Day events at the White House, as reported by AFP.&nbsp;Following the meeting between the two leaders, Saudi Arabia announced that it will invest up to $1 trillion in the United States, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told US President Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House on Tuesday.&nbsp;"I believe, Mr President, in today and tomorrow, we can announce that we are going to increase that $600 billion to almost $1 trillion for investment, real investment, and real opportunity," the prince said as he appeared with Trump in front of reporters at the Oval Office.&nbsp;"Now, you're saying to me now that the $600 billion will be $1 trillion?" Trump said, to which the Saudi royal replied: "Definitely."&nbsp;On the subject of normalising relationship with Israel, Trump said, "We've had a very good talk on the Abraham Accords... I think you have a very good feeling toward the Abraham Accords."&nbsp; To which the crown prince replied, "Yes, definitely, Mr President. We want peace for the Israelis, we want peace for the Palestinians."&nbsp;The Saudi de facto leader has built close ties with President Trump and his family over the years. The US president was accorded a grand welcome and $600 billion investment pledges when he chose Saudi Arabia as the first foreign country he visited in his second term in May. Riyadh is also expected to announce a multi-billion-dollar investment in &nbsp;AI infrastructure in the United States on Tuesday.&nbsp;Trump is expected to push the crown prince to normalise relations with Israel as part of the widening scope of the Abraham Accords he signed with Middle Eastern countries during his first term.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-ve-been-a-great-ally-trump-teases-f-35-jet-sale-to-saudi-arabia-a-day-before-mohammed-bin-salman-meeting-1763433097070"> 'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting</a>&nbsp;The 40-year-old prince is expected to pursue his own priorities, pressing for stronger US security assurances after Israel’s September strikes on Qatar, a close American ally that unsettled the Gulf region. In addition to F-35 fighter jets, Riyadh aims to secure advanced air and missile-defence systems and will push aggressively for access to cutting-edge chips essential for its AI ambitions, according to experts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The agenda for the meeting between the two leaders is likely to be US-Saudi security ties, weapons deals, trade and investment and Trump’s ambition to have Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords and normalise relations with Israel.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the White House to meet US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ( 18 Nov), eight years after his 2017 trip to Washington. The agenda for the meeting between the two leaders is likely to be US-Saudi security ties, weapons deals, trade and investment and Trump’s ambition to have Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords and normalise relations with Israel. President Donald Trump laid a red carpet for the Saudi Crown Prince, who is on his first visit to the United States since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Also Read: MBS in White House: Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Prince with fighter jets flying over | See pics The crown prince was also welcomed with a military flypast featuring an F-35 stealth fighter that Washington will sell to Riyadh. Cannon fire and a parade of horses also greeted the Saudi prince as Trump looked to strengthen an alliance and a personal bond with the key Middle Eastern ally. Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays in Saudi Arabia’s football league, will attend the Gala Day events at the White House, as reported by AFP. Following the meeting between the two leaders, Saudi Arabia announced that it will invest up to $1 trillion in the United States, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told US President Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House on Tuesday. "I believe, Mr President, in today and tomorrow, we can announce that we are going to increase that $600 billion to almost $1 trillion for investment, real investment, and real opportunity," the prince said as he appeared with Trump in front of reporters at the Oval Office. "Now, you're saying to me now that the $600 billion will be $1 trillion?" Trump said, to which the Saudi royal replied: "Definitely." On the subject of normalising relationship with Israel, Trump said, "We've had a very good talk on the Abraham Accords... I think you have a very good feeling toward the Abraham Accords." To which the crown prince replied, "Yes, definitely, Mr President. We want peace for the Israelis, we want peace for the Palestinians." The Saudi de facto leader has built close ties with President Trump and his family over the years. The US president was accorded a grand welcome and $600 billion investment pledges when he chose Saudi Arabia as the first foreign country he visited in his second term in May. Riyadh is also expected to announce a multi-billion-dollar investment in AI infrastructure in the United States on Tuesday. Trump is expected to push the crown prince to normalise relations with Israel as part of the widening scope of the Abraham Accords he signed with Middle Eastern countries during his first term. Also Read: 'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting The 40-year-old prince is expected to pursue his own priorities, pressing for stronger US security assurances after Israel’s September strikes on Qatar, a close American ally that unsettled the Gulf region. In addition to F-35 fighter jets, Riyadh aims to secure advanced air and missile-defence systems and will push aggressively for access to cutting-edge chips essential for its AI ambitions, according to experts.

The agenda for the meeting between the two leaders is likely to be US-Saudi security ties, weapons deals, trade and investment and Trump’s ambition to have Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords and normalise relations with Israel.

Working to normalise relations with Israel: Saudi Crown Prince MBS after White House meeting with Trump

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (Nov 18) reiterated India's zero tolerance stance against terrorism in any form, stating that there can be "no justification, no looking away and no whitewashing" of terror. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Moscow, he asserted that India has the sovereign right to defend its citizens. Reminding that the SCO was founded specifically to combat "three evils" of terrorism, separatism and extremism, the external affairs minister said, "We must never forget that the SCO was founded to combat the three evils of terrorism, separatism and extremism. These threats have become even more serious in the years that have passed. It is imperative that the world displays zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-calls-for-ending-colonial-mindset-sets-10-year-deadline-narendra-modi-macaulay-ramnath-goenka-1763472219109">PM Modi calls for ending ‘colonial mindset’, sets 10-year deadline</a>&nbsp;"There can be no justification, no looking away and no whitewashing. As India has demonstrated, we have the right to defend our people against terrorism and will exercise it. In conclusion, India believes that SCO must adapt to the changing global landscape, develop an expanded agenda and reform its working methods. We will contribute positively and fully to these objectives," he emphasised. Jaishankar's remarks come at a time when India is facing an increasing level of security threats from a rise in terrorist activities following the November 10 car blast near Delhi's iconic Red Fort, which killed at least 15 people and injured many. The Union cabinet, following a preliminary investigation into the incident, declared the blast a "terror incident" in a resolution.<h2>Jaishankar advocates for reforms in the SCO</h2>The EAM, in his remark, pushed for modernisation of the 24-year-old organisation, calling for more flexibility, fresh thinking and resolution of long-pending decisions such as making English an official language of the SCO. Currently, Russian and Chinese are the official working languages of the grouping.&nbsp;"Let me now turn to the modernisation of the SCO. As the organisation continues to evolve, India strongly supports its reform-oriented agenda. We welcome centres addressing challenges such as organised crime, drug trafficking, and cybersecurity. As the organisation becomes more diverse, the SCO must be more flexible and more adaptable," he said.&nbsp;"To this end, the long-delayed decision to make English an official language of the SCO must be prioritised. We all recognise that the SCO must keep up with contemporary changes. That must be reflected in fresh thinking and new collaborations. India's initiatives, such as the SCO Special Working Group on Startups and Innovation and the SCO Startup Forum, are good examples. They're aimed at promoting innovation and creativity, especially targeting the younger generation," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jaishankar-meets-us-secretary-of-state-rubio-discusses-trade-and-global-issues-on-g7-sidelines-narendra-modi-donald-trump-united-states-india-1762970155938">Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Rubio, discusses trade and global issues on G7 sidelines</a>&nbsp;Jaishankar is in Moscow to attend the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO member states on November 17 and 18. Comprising 10 member countries in addition to India, SCO includes Belarus, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. There are also several dialogue partners and observers. &nbsp;

Jaishankar asserted India's sovereign right to defend its citizens. He also reminded the members that SCO was founded to combat ‘three evils’ of terrorism, separatism and extremism. 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (Nov 18) reiterated India's zero tolerance stance against terrorism in any form, stating that there can be "no justification, no looking away and no whitewashing" of terror. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Moscow, he asserted that India has the sovereign right to defend its citizens. Reminding that the SCO was founded specifically to combat "three evils" of terrorism, separatism and extremism, the external affairs minister said, "We must never forget that the SCO was founded to combat the three evils of terrorism, separatism and extremism. These threats have become even more serious in the years that have passed. It is imperative that the world displays zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." Also Read: PM Modi calls for ending ‘colonial mindset’, sets 10-year deadline "There can be no justification, no looking away and no whitewashing. As India has demonstrated, we have the right to defend our people against terrorism and will exercise it. In conclusion, India believes that SCO must adapt to the changing global landscape, develop an expanded agenda and reform its working methods. We will contribute positively and fully to these objectives," he emphasised. Jaishankar's remarks come at a time when India is facing an increasing level of security threats from a rise in terrorist activities following the November 10 car blast near Delhi's iconic Red Fort, which killed at least 15 people and injured many. The Union cabinet, following a preliminary investigation into the incident, declared the blast a "terror incident" in a resolution. Jaishankar advocates for reforms in the SCO The EAM, in his remark, pushed for modernisation of the 24-year-old organisation, calling for more flexibility, fresh thinking and resolution of long-pending decisions such as making English an official language of the SCO. Currently, Russian and Chinese are the official working languages of the grouping. "Let me now turn to the modernisation of the SCO. As the organisation continues to evolve, India strongly supports its reform-oriented agenda. We welcome centres addressing challenges such as organised crime, drug trafficking, and cybersecurity. As the organisation becomes more diverse, the SCO must be more flexible and more adaptable," he said. "To this end, the long-delayed decision to make English an official language of the SCO must be prioritised. We all recognise that the SCO must keep up with contemporary changes. That must be reflected in fresh thinking and new collaborations. India's initiatives, such as the SCO Special Working Group on Startups and Innovation and the SCO Startup Forum, are good examples. They're aimed at promoting innovation and creativity, especially targeting the younger generation," he added. Also Read: Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Rubio, discusses trade and global issues on G7 sidelines Jaishankar is in Moscow to attend the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO member states on November 17 and 18. Comprising 10 member countries in addition to India, SCO includes Belarus, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. There are also several dialogue partners and observers.

Jaishankar asserted India's sovereign right to defend its citizens. He also reminded the members that the SCO was founded to combat ‘three evils’ of terrorism, separatism and extremism.

'No justification, no looking away and no whitewashing': Jaishankar calls for 'zero tolerance' approach against terrorism at SCO

Amid the ongoing diplomatic drama between Japan and China over Taiwan, the island nation has come up with a plan to deal with emergencies like natural disasters and a Chinese invasion. Taiwan's Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday (Nov 18) that the government will start sending a booklet to its citizens from this week, which will have all the details about the process.&nbsp;The booklet was unveiled in September only, and the ministry said the distribution will begin this week and end by January next year. As per CNN, the booklet will include guidelines on what supplies to stockpile in households and put in go-bags, and instructions on what to do when encountering enemy soldiers.&nbsp;The booklet said that during a military invasion, “any claims that the government has surrendered or that the nation has been defeated is false."&nbsp;“Given natural disasters such as typhoons and the military threat from China, we want our people to understand that the more prepared we are, the safer we will be," director of the Taiwanese military’s All-Out Defence Mobilisation Agency Shen Wei-chih said in a press briefing.&nbsp;Amid diplomatic tensions with Japan after the newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, China has instructed its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan. This was after Takaichi told the Japanese Parliament on November 7 that use of force against the self-ruled island claimed by China could warrant a military response from Tokyo.&nbsp;China's embassy in Japan warned its citizens against travelling to the country by posting online on Friday (Nov 14), "Recently, Japanese leaders have made blatantly provocative remarks regarding Taiwan, severely damaging the atmosphere for people-to-people exchanges."&nbsp;"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese embassy and consulates in Japan solemnly remind Chinese citizens to avoid travelling to Japan in the near future," the statement added. &nbsp;

Taiwan Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday (Nov 18) that the government will start sending a booklet to its citizens from this week, which will have all the details about the process.

Amid the ongoing diplomatic drama between Japan and China over Taiwan, the island nation has come up with a plan to deal with emergencies like natural disasters and a Chinese invasion. Taiwan's Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday (Nov 18) that the government will start sending a booklet to its citizens from this week, which will have all the details about the process. The booklet was unveiled in September only, and the ministry said the distribution will begin this week and end by January next year. As per CNN, the booklet will include guidelines on what supplies to stockpile in households and put in go-bags, and instructions on what to do when encountering enemy soldiers. The booklet said that during a military invasion, “any claims that the government has surrendered or that the nation has been defeated is false." “Given natural disasters such as typhoons and the military threat from China, we want our people to understand that the more prepared we are, the safer we will be," director of the Taiwanese military’s All-Out Defence Mobilisation Agency Shen Wei-chih said in a press briefing. Amid diplomatic tensions with Japan after the newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, China has instructed its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan. This was after Takaichi told the Japanese Parliament on November 7 that use of force against the self-ruled island claimed by China could warrant a military response from Tokyo. China's embassy in Japan warned its citizens against travelling to the country by posting online on Friday (Nov 14), "Recently, Japanese leaders have made blatantly provocative remarks regarding Taiwan, severely damaging the atmosphere for people-to-people exchanges." "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese embassy and consulates in Japan solemnly remind Chinese citizens to avoid travelling to Japan in the near future," the statement added.

Taiwan's Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday (Nov 18) that the government will start sending a booklet to its citizens from this week, which will have all the details about the process.

How will Taiwan deal with a Chinese invasion? Here's the plan

In a major update, the United States on Tuesday deported Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of mob boss Lawrence Bishnoi and a conspirator in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party lawmaker Baba Siddiqui. His son, Zeeshan Siddiqui, was informed by the US Department of Homeland Security in an email that was shared with NDTV.&nbsp;"This email is to inform you ANMOL BISHNOI has been removed from the United States by the federal government. The offender was removed on November 18, 2025," the email confirmed. Based on the NDTV report, the Bishnoi is likely to be deported to India on November 19.&nbsp;Anmol Bishnoi is wanted by India for several crimes, including the murders of Punjabi artist Sidhu Moosewala in May 2022 and Siddiqui in October 2024. In April 2024, he was also wanted for shooting outside the Mumbai residence of Bollywood star Salman Khan.<h3>Bishnoi's Asylum and Interpol's Red Notice</h3>The American officials nabbed him in November last year; however, the arrest was not on charges related to criminal activities in India but for entering the United States illegally, based on the input from NDTV's sources.&nbsp;A few days later, India began the extradition process; this happened after a Maharashtra court issued a non-bailable warrant and the global law enforcement agency Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice. It was later revealed that the Indian government did not anticipate Anmol Bishoni's extradition because the wanted criminal had requested asylum from US authorities.&nbsp;The younger brother of Lawrence Bishnoi gained notoriety last year when he was placed on the National Investigation Agency's Most Wanted List, and a reward of Rs 10 lakh was offered for his capture. He is the target of eighteen cases, one of which alleges that he supplied the persons who killed Moosewala with guns and logistical support.

Anmol Bishnoi is wanted by India for several crimes, including the murders of Punjabi artist Sidhu Moosewala in May 2022 and Siddiqui in October 2024. In April 2024, he was also wanted for shooting outside the Mumbai residence of Bollywood star Salman Khan.

In a major update, the United States on Tuesday deported Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of mob boss Lawrence Bishnoi and a conspirator in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party lawmaker Baba Siddiqui. His son, Zeeshan Siddiqui, was informed by the US Department of Homeland Security in an email that was shared with NDTV. "This email is to inform you ANMOL BISHNOI has been removed from the United States by the federal government. The offender was removed on November 18, 2025," the email confirmed. Based on the NDTV report, the Bishnoi is likely to be deported to India on November 19. Anmol Bishnoi is wanted by India for several crimes, including the murders of Punjabi artist Sidhu Moosewala in May 2022 and Siddiqui in October 2024. In April 2024, he was also wanted for shooting outside the Mumbai residence of Bollywood star Salman Khan. Bishnoi's Asylum and Interpol's Red Notice The American officials nabbed him in November last year; however, the arrest was not on charges related to criminal activities in India but for entering the United States illegally, based on the input from NDTV's sources. A few days later, India began the extradition process; this happened after a Maharashtra court issued a non-bailable warrant and the global law enforcement agency Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice. It was later revealed that the Indian government did not anticipate Anmol Bishoni's extradition because the wanted criminal had requested asylum from US authorities. The younger brother of Lawrence Bishnoi gained notoriety last year when he was placed on the National Investigation Agency's Most Wanted List, and a reward of Rs 10 lakh was offered for his capture. He is the target of eighteen cases, one of which alleges that he supplied the persons who killed Moosewala with guns and logistical support.

Anmol Bishnoi is wanted by India for several crimes, including the murders of Punjabi artist Sidhu Moosewala in May 2022 and Siddiqui in October 2024. In April 2024, he was also wanted for shooting outside the Mumbai residence of Bollywood star Salman Khan.

Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol, wanted in Baba Siddique & Sidhu Moosewala murder case, to be deported to India

The microblogging platform, X, owned by Elon Musk, is down for several users across the country. Based on the data from Downdetector, the problem increased sharply in the last 24 hours. The major issues flagged were with the feed (44 per cent), the website itself (30 per cent), and server connections (27 per cent). This downtime appears to be affecting users globally, though mobile apps are less impacted.&nbsp;The problem occurred due to the global outage of Cloudflare, as it has also reported downtime. Cloudflare is a global internet infrastructure company that provides security and traffic management for websites.&nbsp;Cloudflare serves as a protective layer and traffic manager for thousands of online platforms. When it experiences problems, numerous websites and apps may slow down or go offline, which could be why Twitter users are encountering widespread connectivity issues.<h3>Other sites linked with Cloudflare also experienced&nbsp;</h3>In addition to X, Perplexity, Gemini, and others have shared error messages related to Cloudflare, and the company has also confirmed that it is facing a technical issue.&nbsp;“Cloudflare is aware of and investigating an issue which impacts multiple customers. Widespread 500 errors, Cloudflare Dashboard and API also failing. We are working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly,” Cloudflare said in a post on its status page.&nbsp;OpenAI has also updated on its website, confirming that ChatGPT and some of its other platforms are down, and it is investigating the issue to fix those errors. However, the AI startup hasn't confirmed whether the issue is linked to the Cloudflare outage or not.&nbsp;This is not the first instance when the X has gone down and bothered its regular users. It is a recurring disruption over which several users experienced problems while accessing it. Previously, similar issues have arisen, ranging from feed failures to posting restrictions, and have surfaced multiple times.&nbsp;(This is a developing story. More details are being updated.)

The problem occurred due to the global outage of Cloudflare, as it has also reported downtime. Cloudflare is a global internet infrastructure company that provides security and traffic management for websites.

The microblogging platform, X, owned by Elon Musk, is down for several users across the country. Based on the data from Downdetector, the problem increased sharply in the last 24 hours. The major issues flagged were with the feed (44 per cent), the website itself (30 per cent), and server connections (27 per cent). This downtime appears to be affecting users globally, though mobile apps are less impacted. The problem occurred due to the global outage of Cloudflare, as it has also reported downtime. Cloudflare is a global internet infrastructure company that provides security and traffic management for websites. Cloudflare serves as a protective layer and traffic manager for thousands of online platforms. When it experiences problems, numerous websites and apps may slow down or go offline, which could be why Twitter users are encountering widespread connectivity issues. Other sites linked with Cloudflare also experienced In addition to X, Perplexity, Gemini, and others have shared error messages related to Cloudflare, and the company has also confirmed that it is facing a technical issue. “Cloudflare is aware of and investigating an issue which impacts multiple customers. Widespread 500 errors, Cloudflare Dashboard and API also failing. We are working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly,” Cloudflare said in a post on its status page. OpenAI has also updated on its website, confirming that ChatGPT and some of its other platforms are down, and it is investigating the issue to fix those errors. However, the AI startup hasn't confirmed whether the issue is linked to the Cloudflare outage or not. This is not the first instance when the X has gone down and bothered its regular users. It is a recurring disruption over which several users experienced problems while accessing it. Previously, similar issues have arisen, ranging from feed failures to posting restrictions, and have surfaced multiple times. (This is a developing story. More details are being updated.)

The problem occurred due to the global outage of Cloudflare, as it has also reported downtime. Cloudflare is a global internet infrastructure company that provides security and traffic management for websites.

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Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, will be on a 5-day visit to India from tomorrow. Accompanied by a large delegation, the minister will be meeting his Indian counterpart, Piyush Goyal, during the visit. This is the second cabinet-rank trip from Afghanistan's Islamic Emirate govt to Delhi in almost a month's time. &nbsp;The trip follows last month’s landmark visit by Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and is designed to translate political goodwill into concrete trade. In a dramatic gesture timed for Azizi’s arrival, Afghanistan’s national carrier Ariana Afghan Airlines this week slashed cargo rates on the Delhi route by more than half, effective immediately, and offered exclusively to India.&nbsp;“Earlier, Ariana was charging $2 per kilogram for cargo between Delhi and Kabul. Now, it has been instructed to reduce the rate to 80 cents per kg from Delhi to Kabul and $1 per kg from Kabul to Delhi,” said Mawlawi Bakhturahman Sharafat, the airline’s director general. He described the move as unprecedented, emphasizing that “no such discounts have been given to any other foreign routes” and that “the special discounts are only for India routes. This shows the strong relationship between the 2 countries.”&nbsp;During his October visit, Foreign Minister Muttaqi had already announced new dedicated cargo flights linking Delhi-Kabul, Amritsar-Kabul, and Amritsar-Kandahar, and voiced strong support for the Indian-backed Chabahar port project, calling it “advantageous for us.” He also met Indian investors and appealed to them to invest in his country, which offers a number of opportunities.&nbsp;The visit comes as Afghanistan courts India, Iran to replace crumbling trade ties with Pakistan and build a sanctions-resistant economic corridor through Iran’s Chabahar port. With the Torkham border with Pakistan remaining closed after Islamabad’s strikes on Afghanistan, Kabul is routing ever more trade through Chabahar and direct air links with India. Bilateral trade with Iran has surged past $1.6 billion in the last six months, eclipsing volumes with Pakistan. With India’s embassy in Kabul reopened and a fresh U.S. sanctions waiver for Chabahar in hand, New Delhi can step in to fill gaps left by Pakistani suppliers Meanwhile, Pakistan, whose economy requires regular IMF bailouts, stands to lose roughly $2 billion in annual exports to its western neighbor, its third-largest market after the United States and China, along with lucrative transit fees from Central Asian cargo.

 In a dramatic gesture timed for Azizi arrival, Afghanistan national carrier Ariana Afghan Airlines this week slashed cargo rates on the Delhi route by more than half, effective immediately, and offered exclusively to India.

Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, will be on a 5-day visit to India from tomorrow. Accompanied by a large delegation, the minister will be meeting his Indian counterpart, Piyush Goyal, during the visit. This is the second cabinet-rank trip from Afghanistan's Islamic Emirate govt to Delhi in almost a month's time. The trip follows last month’s landmark visit by Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and is designed to translate political goodwill into concrete trade. In a dramatic gesture timed for Azizi’s arrival, Afghanistan’s national carrier Ariana Afghan Airlines this week slashed cargo rates on the Delhi route by more than half, effective immediately, and offered exclusively to India. “Earlier, Ariana was charging $2 per kilogram for cargo between Delhi and Kabul. Now, it has been instructed to reduce the rate to 80 cents per kg from Delhi to Kabul and $1 per kg from Kabul to Delhi,” said Mawlawi Bakhturahman Sharafat, the airline’s director general. He described the move as unprecedented, emphasizing that “no such discounts have been given to any other foreign routes” and that “the special discounts are only for India routes. This shows the strong relationship between the 2 countries.” During his October visit, Foreign Minister Muttaqi had already announced new dedicated cargo flights linking Delhi-Kabul, Amritsar-Kabul, and Amritsar-Kandahar, and voiced strong support for the Indian-backed Chabahar port project, calling it “advantageous for us.” He also met Indian investors and appealed to them to invest in his country, which offers a number of opportunities. The visit comes as Afghanistan courts India, Iran to replace crumbling trade ties with Pakistan and build a sanctions-resistant economic corridor through Iran’s Chabahar port. With the Torkham border with Pakistan remaining closed after Islamabad’s strikes on Afghanistan, Kabul is routing ever more trade through Chabahar and direct air links with India. Bilateral trade with Iran has surged past $1.6 billion in the last six months, eclipsing volumes with Pakistan. With India’s embassy in Kabul reopened and a fresh U.S. sanctions waiver for Chabahar in hand, New Delhi can step in to fill gaps left by Pakistani suppliers Meanwhile, Pakistan, whose economy requires regular IMF bailouts, stands to lose roughly $2 billion in annual exports to its western neighbor, its third-largest market after the United States and China, along with lucrative transit fees from Central Asian cargo.

&nbsp;In a dramatic gesture timed for Azizi’s arrival, Afghanistan’s national carrier Ariana Afghan Airlines this week slashed cargo rates on the Delhi route by more than half, effective immediately, and offered exclusively to India.

Afghanistan’s Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi will be on a 5-day India visit from Nov 19

Fraudsters in Pakistan used the Canadian High Commission's Google Maps pin location to run their scam operation offering Canadian visa services, prompting the commission to issue a public warning against the fraud going on in their name. The scammer added a fake WhatsApp number to the location and was demanding high sums between €250 €450 for visa appointments.&nbsp;The High Commission, in a post on social media platform X, clarified that it does not manage appointments through WhatsApp and that it does not have an official WhatsApp number.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚠️Scam Alert: Someone has added a fake WhatsApp number to our Google Maps pin &amp; is demanding €250–€450 for “appointments.” The name used is Rana Usman Khalid. The High Commission of Canada does NOT charge for appointments &amp; does NOT use WhatsApp to schedule appointments.(1/2)🧵&mdash; Canada in Pakistan (@CanHCPakistan) <a href="https://twitter.com/CanHCPakistan/status/1990667892686266751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Scam Alert: Someone has added a fake WhatsApp number to our Google Maps pin &amp; is demanding €250–€450 for 'appointments.” The name used is Rana Usman Khalid", the high commission said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crown-prince-mbs-us-visit-will-saudi-pak-us-relationships-cause-worry-for-india-1763459101333">Crown Prince MBS US visit: Will Saudi–Pak–US relationships cause worry for India?</a>&nbsp;"The High Commission of Canada does NOT charge for appointments &amp; does NOT use WhatsApp to schedule appointments," it added. The commission further highlighted that it can only be contacted through official email and approved phone numbers on http://travel.gc.ca.&nbsp;Scams like this, built around Visa fraud, forging documents, are not unusual in Pakistan, involving both individuals attempting to gain entry into other countries using fake documents and fraudulent agents scamming people with false job or visa promises.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/military-rule-2-0-pakistan-enacts-27th-amendment-army-chief-gains-lifelong-immunity-and-expanded-powers-shahbaz-sharif-nawaz-sharif-asim-munir-1762955753702">Military rule 2.0: Pakistan enacts 27th Amendment; Army chief gains lifelong immunity and expanded powers</a>&nbsp;The country’s Interior Ministry and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have recently amped up the crackdown on human trafficking networks.

Visa fraud rings, which are common in Pakistan, targeted the Canadian High Commission in Islamabad this time, prompting the commission to issue a warning against such scams. 

Fraudsters in Pakistan used the Canadian High Commission's Google Maps pin location to run their scam operation offering Canadian visa services, prompting the commission to issue a public warning against the fraud going on in their name. The scammer added a fake WhatsApp number to the location and was demanding high sums between €250 €450 for visa appointments. The High Commission, in a post on social media platform X, clarified that it does not manage appointments through WhatsApp and that it does not have an official WhatsApp number.

Visa fraud rings, which are common in Pakistan, targeted the Canadian High Commission in Islamabad this time, prompting the commission to issue a warning against such scams.&nbsp;

Fraudsters in Pakistan drag Canadian High Commission into fake visa scam

Former Harvard University president and former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers said he would step back from public commitments after the release of Jeffrey Epstein's old emails. The sex offender's emails showed that Summers maintained friendly ties with Epstein even long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl in 2008. Summers served his role in the US government under former president Bill Clinton - who was accused by Donald Trump of being close to Epstein. Summers issued a formal statement on Monday (Nov 17) and said he would step back to “rebuild trust and repair relationships with the people closest to me.”&nbsp;“I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue communicating with Mr. Epstein,” the statement said.&nbsp;'Bill Clinton did nothing and knew nothing'&nbsp;After Jeffrey Epstein's old emails were unearthed and created fresh controversy due to the mention of Donald Trump, the US president declared that he will request the Department of Justice (DoJ) to probe the former Democratic president's connections to the sexual offence case. After this, former US president Bill Clinton reacted. “Jeffrey Epstein and I had a very bad relationship for many years. But he also saw strength, because I was president, so he dictated a couple of memos to himself,” Trump said.&nbsp;“You’re gonna find out what did he know, with respect to Bill Clinton, with respect to the head of Harvard, with respect to all of those people that he knew, including JP Morgan Chase,” the POTUS added.&nbsp;Reacting to this, Clinton's spokeswoman, Angel Ureña, stated in a brief statement on X: “These emails prove Bill Clinton did nothing and knew nothing. The rest is noise meant to distract from election losses, backfiring shutdowns, and who knows what else.”

The sex offender emails showed the Summers maintained friendly ties with Epstein even long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl in 2008.

Former Harvard University president and former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers said he would step back from public commitments after the release of Jeffrey Epstein's old emails. The sex offender's emails showed that Summers maintained friendly ties with Epstein even long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl in 2008. Summers served his role in the US government under former president Bill Clinton - who was accused by Donald Trump of being close to Epstein. Summers issued a formal statement on Monday (Nov 17) and said he would step back to “rebuild trust and repair relationships with the people closest to me.” “I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognize the pain they have caused. I take full responsibility for my misguided decision to continue communicating with Mr. Epstein,” the statement said. 'Bill Clinton did nothing and knew nothing' After Jeffrey Epstein's old emails were unearthed and created fresh controversy due to the mention of Donald Trump, the US president declared that he will request the Department of Justice (DoJ) to probe the former Democratic president's connections to the sexual offence case. After this, former US president Bill Clinton reacted. “Jeffrey Epstein and I had a very bad relationship for many years. But he also saw strength, because I was president, so he dictated a couple of memos to himself,” Trump said. “You’re gonna find out what did he know, with respect to Bill Clinton, with respect to the head of Harvard, with respect to all of those people that he knew, including JP Morgan Chase,” the POTUS added. Reacting to this, Clinton's spokeswoman, Angel Ureña, stated in a brief statement on X: “These emails prove Bill Clinton did nothing and knew nothing. The rest is noise meant to distract from election losses, backfiring shutdowns, and who knows what else.”

The sex offender's emails showed the Summers maintained friendly ties with Epstein even long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl in 2008.

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