Afghan official says UN must hand Afghanistan’s seat to ‘Islamic Emirate’
Suhail Shaheen, Afghanistan’s ambassador in Doha, has again urged the United Nations to transfer Afghanistan’s seat at the UN to the Taliban-led a...
FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino firmly stated in a Fox News interview that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in his New York jail cell in 2019.
Patel, drawing on his experience in the prison system, said, “You know a suicide when you see one,” confirming Epstein’s death was by hanging as ruled by the city’s medical examiner. Bongino added, “I’ve seen the whole file. He killed himself.”
Jeffrey Epstein was a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender accused of running a vast network trafficking minors. He began his career teaching math and physics before becoming a successful Wall Street investor. Epstein’s social circle included powerful figures, but his criminal actions came to light after multiple accusations of sexual abuse.
In 2008, Epstein struck a controversial plea deal for soliciting prostitution from a minor, serving 13 months with work release. He was arrested again in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges but died by suicide in jail before his trial.
After Epstein’s death, his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted for helping recruit and groom victims. Legal battles continue, with documents expected to reveal names connected to Epstein’s crimes. Despite his death, the case has left a lasting impact, exposing abuses of power and ongoing demands for justice.
Epstein’s death triggered widespread conspiracy theories, but the top FBI officials denied any foul play, stressing there is no evidence to suggest otherwise.
Some conservatives still criticized the Justice Department for the limited information released on Epstein’s case, calling for more transparency. Attorney General Pam Bondi later said more documents were submitted to the DOJ, with a detailed FBI report expected but not yet released.
Despite the FBI deputy director’s firm statement that Epstein killed himself, many Americans remain deeply skeptical about the official explanation. The assertion that Epstein’s death was a clear suicide sparked outrage among conspiracy theorists and critics alike.
Questions have been raised about how surveillance cameras were disabled and why Epstein’s cellmate was moved while he was under full suicide watch — circumstances many say make the official story hard to believe.
Critics have also pointed to past flawed investigations by authorities and called for an independent inquiry into Epstein’s death to restore public trust.
Some officials have directly claimed that Epstein did not kill himself, fueling further doubts.
Adding to the controversy, previously President Donald Trump publicly questioned how Epstein could have died by suicide while under constant watch, suggesting that Epstein may have had sensitive information that made his death suspicious.
Despite the FBI’s insistence, widespread skepticism continues to fuel debate across the country.
Dozens of people are feared dead and around 100 others injured after an explosion tore through a crowded bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, authorities said.
At least 47 people were killed and 112 injured after a fire broke out at a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year’s Eve celebrations, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Italian media on Thursday.
India has approved a major arms deal with Israel valued at approximately $8.7 billion, highlighting the deepening defence partnership between the two countries.
Russian athletes will not be allowed to represent their country at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics even if a peace deal is reached with Ukraine, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said in an interview with an Italian newspaper.
India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged lists of nuclear facilities as well as civilian prisoners, under long-standing bilateral agreements, according to official statements from both countries.
Suhail Shaheen, Afghanistan’s ambassador in Doha, has again urged the United Nations to transfer Afghanistan’s seat at the UN to the Taliban-led administration, arguing the current arrangement no longer reflects realities in the country.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he would have a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday to discuss peace efforts between Ukraine and Russia as well as issues surrounding Gaza.
Russian athletes will not be allowed to represent their country at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics even if a peace deal is reached with Ukraine, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said in an interview with an Italian newspaper.
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Venezuela’s government has released 88 more people detained after protests following last year’s presidential election, the second mass release in two weeks, as pressure mounts from the United States on President Nicolás Maduro.
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