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Extramarital affairs and blackmail: Inside Bill Gates’ Epstein testimony
Fp Explainers •Bill Gates has admitted that meeting Jeffrey Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment' during a lengthy congressional deposition. The Microsoft co-founder addressed his ties to the late sex offender, allegations of blackmail, philanthropic discussions, and lawmakers’ questions as Congress expands its investigation into the Epstein case
Why Iran conflict won't end after US House votes to limit Trump's war powers
Fp Explainers •The US House has approved a resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, but the conflict is far from over. With Senate approval, a likely presidential veto and constitutional questions still ahead, what happens next in America's Iran war?
Death toll rises to 8 in Washington paper mill explosion as authorities struggle to conduct rescue ops
Fp Staff •The death toll rises to eight in the devastating Washington paper mill explosion as authorities recover six more bodies from the site of the chemical blast.
One dead, nine missing after chemical tank explosion at Washington paper mill
Fp Staff •A chemical tank explosion at a paper manufacturing facility in Washington killed one person, injured nine others and left nine people missing on Tuesday, prompting a major emergency response and recovery operation.
Explained: US court blocks Trump’s 10% global tariffs... but only for a select few
Fp Explainers •A US federal trade court has struck down President Donald Trump’s temporary 10 per cent global tariffs, ruling that the administration exceeded its legal authority under the Trade Act of 1974. The levies remain blocked only for Washington state, spice importer Burlap & Barrel and toy manufacturer Basic Fun! while the administration prepares an appeal
US Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act: What does it mean for minorities?
Fp Explainers •The US Supreme Court has narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, making it harder to challenge racial discrimination in electoral maps. The ruling in Louisiana v Callais shifts legal standards and could reshape redistricting battles, minority representation, and the balance of power in upcoming elections
Jimmy Kimmel vs Melania Trump: Could a 'widow' joke cost the comedian his job?
Fp Explainers •On April 23, Jimmy Kimmel joked that Melania Trump had a 'glow like an expectant widow'. Two days later, a gunman breached security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Melania and Donald Trump condemned the remarks, demanding action against the ABC host
Gunman at DC Gala faces firearms, assault charges after security breach
Fp Staff •The suspect in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is set to face serious federal charges, including firearms violations and assault on a federal officer.
Storm over the Atlantic: A fraying Nato sets sail into uncertainty
Ninad D Sheth •The impending divorce between Trump’s America and Nato is not the product of a sudden quarrel but of accumulated resentment, mismatched expectations, and a growing sense in Washington that the costs of fidelity exceed its benefits
Indian embassy to hold exhibition in Washington on ‘human cost of terrorism’
Fp Staff •The Embassy of India in Washington DC plans to organise a special exhibition on Capitol Hill this month on the theme of the human cost of terrorism.