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Hillary Clinton denies knowledge of Epstein activities in testimony

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before US House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying she has no information on Epstein's criminal activities and never recalls meeting him. Her testimony starts off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton. The closed-door depositions in the Clintons' hometown of Chappaqua, a typically quiet hamlet north of New York City, come after months of tense back-and-forth between the former high-powered Democratic couple and the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee.

US, Iran deal possible if nuclear, non-nuclear issues are separated

Trump said on February 19 that Iran must make a deal in 10 to 15 days, warning that "really bad things" would otherwise happen

Mandelson, Summers, Brende: Big names who quit over Epstein connections

While not all individuals named faced consequences, a cluster of senior figures stepped down or lost positions after fresh scrutiny

Trump EPA eyes reallocating waived biofuel obligations to refiners: Report

The question of whether to reallocate those exempted blending obligations to larger refiners is a point of contention between the agriculture and fuel industries

Oil prices slip about 1.5% on high US crude stocks and US-Iran positivity

Brent crude futures were down 95 cents, or 1.3 per cent , at $69.90 a barrel ‌by 1351 GMT. WTI futures lost $1.06, or 1.6 per cent , to $64.36

Bill, Hillary Clinton prepare for House testimony over Epstein links

For some of their conservative critics, this is the scandal that could finally topple them. Their resistance to testifying proved futile. And now, staring down another epic fight, they're harnessing their considerable political skills to try and turn the table on their accusers. For Bill and Hillary Clinton, the 1990s are back. The Clintons are slated to testify Thursday and Friday in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a deal with Republicans after it became clear that Congress - with the help of some Democrats - was on track to hold them in contempt if they refused to cooperate. For the battle-hardened couple, it amounts to one more Washington brawl. And like so many of the battles that came before, this one is another mix of questionable judgment, sexual impropriety, money and power. During his 1992 campaign, Bill Clinton pitched his candidacy as "two for the price of one," previewing a presidential marriage like none that had come before, with a spouse whose ...

US tariff rate may rise to 15% or higher for some nations: USTR

The US tariff rate for some countries will go up to 15 per cent or higher from the newly-imposed 10 per cent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said

Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi left for Israel after challenged on US deal

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it has been more than 24 hours since he challenged the PM to scrap the India-US interim trade deal and once again, he (Modi)has "quietly slipped off to Israel". In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said, "Narendra 'Surrender' Modi, it's been more than 24 hours since I challenged you to cancel the US Trade Deal -- and once again, you've quietly slipped off to Israel." "At least once, you've already 'danced and sung' in Israel at Epstein's behest - so this time, on whose orders will you striking a deal against the country's interests and return?" the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha said. Speaking in Bhopal, Gandhi on Tuesday had said the Indo-US interim trade deal was sealed under pressure and dared Prime Minister Modi to scrap the "anti-farmer" agreement, following the US Supreme Court ruling. Addressing the 'Kisan Mahachaupal' rally, the former Congress chief had described the agreement as "

Ministers will no longer meet US ambassador: French foreign minister

France's spat with the US ambassador to Paris took another turn Tuesday with the French foreign minister saying the top US diplomat in France must respond to a summons and won't have access to French government officials until he complies. French authorities had summoned Ambassador Charles Kushner - the father of US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner - for a meeting on Monday over comments from the Trump administration that France objected to. But Kushner did not show up, the foreign ministry said. The US Embassy did not immediately respond to repeated requests for comment. Speaking Tuesday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot described the failure to attend the meeting as "a surprise" that flew in the face of diplomatic protocol and will dent Charles Kushner's ability to serve as an ambassador. "It will, naturally, affect his capacity to exercise his mission in our country," Barrot said, speaking to public broadcaster France Info. He said that Kush

Former UK ambassador to US Peter Mandelson arrested amid Epstein probe

Peter Mandelson, theUK's formerambassador to the US,wasarrestedfrom his north London home on Monday onsuspicion of misconduct in public office, the Metropolitan Police said. Mandelson hadresigned from the House of Lords andLabour Party earlier this month following damaging allegations related to his association with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Met Police had confirmed soon after that the force had opened aninvestigation into the former frontlineLabour politician, who served in the Cabinet underprimeministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. "Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office,"said a Met Police spokesperson. "He was arrested at an address in Camden on Monday, 23 February and has been taken to a London police station forinterview.This follows search warrants at two addresses in the Wiltshire and Camden areas. "We are not able to provide further information at this stage to preventprejudicing the integrity of the investigation," ..

Gold imports not alarming yet, FDI inflows a puzzle: FM Sitharaman

'Too soon to comment on US tariff twist, but India committed to forging more trade deals'

Hegseth to meet Anthropic CEO to discuss military use of Claude AI

According to its Monday report, Defense officials say the Pentagon's talks with Anthropic are on the verge on collapsing

EU pauses work on US trade deal as Trump's tariffs stir uncertainty

Trump moved rapidly over the weekend to replace those levies. But he has now applied a 15 percent tariff on nations around the world

Countries 'playing games' on trade deals will face more tariffs: Trump

Trump, in a series of social media posts, said he also may impose license fees on trading partners as uncertainty over his next tariff moves gripped the global economy and sent stocks lower

Donald Trump raises global tariffs to 15%: What Sections 122, 232, 301 mean

US President Donald Trump has raised the global baseline tariff to 15 per cent after a court setback, using older trade laws. Here's what Sections 122, 232 and 301 mean and how they allow tariffs

US Homeland Security suspends 'Global Entry' programme amid govt shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security said Sunday that the Global Entry program would be shut down as long as the partial government shutdown remains in effect. The announcement comes after the department said Saturday night that it planned to shut down both Global Entry and the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program as well, but DHS cancelled the PreCheck closure. " As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case-by-case basis and adjust operations accordingly," the agency said. The turmoil at security and customs lanes is tied to a partial government shutdown that began Feb. 14 after Democrats and the White House were unable to reach a deal on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats have been demanding changes to immigration operations that are core to President Donald Trump's deportation campaign. The security disruptions come at a time where a major winter storm will hit the East Coast from Sunday into Monday. Nine out of 1

Apple ecosystem in India creates more than 250,000 new direct jobs

70% of workers women; indirect employment pegged at 750,000

US Secret Service kills man attempting to unlawfully enter Trump's resort

The man was carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can, the agency said, adding that he was observed at the resort's north gate around 1:30 a.m. EST (0630 GMT)

India delays trade talks after US SC rejects Trump tariffs: Report

The delay came mainly from the uncertainty over tariffs following Friday's judgment, the source added

14 nations slam US envoy's remarks on Israel's territorial expansion

Arab and Muslim nations on Saturday sharply condemned comments by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who said Israel has a right to much of the Middle East. Huckabee made the comments in an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired Friday. Carlson said that according to the Bible, the descendants of Abraham would receive land that today would include essentially the entire Middle East, and asked Huckabee if Israel had a right to that land. Huckabee responded: "It would be fine if they took it all." Huckabee added, however, that Israel was not looking to expand its territory and has a right to security in the land it legitimately holds. His comments sparked immediate backlash from neighboring Egypt and Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the League of Arab States. Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry described Huckabee's comments as "extremist rhetoric" and "unacceptable," and called for the State Department to