Tag: US Congress
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Bill Gates to Testify Before US Congress in Epstein Investigation
Key Developments: Bill Gates agrees to testify before the US Congress regarding links with Jeffrey Epstein. Hearing forms part of an expanded House Oversight Committee investigation into Epstein-related networks and documents. Gates reiterates regret over meetings with Epstein while denying any wrongdoing. WASHINGTON (BBC) — May 2, 2026: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is expected to…
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Sarah Pobereskin thanks The Telegraph for apology to Zia Chishti
LONDON (By News Desk): Sarah Pobereskin thanked Britain’s leading newspaper The Telegraph for issuing an unprecedented series of apologies and paying damages to her husband, Pakistani-American technology entrepreneur Zia Chishti, for incorrectly alleging that he had engaged in sexual misconduct. Ms. Pobereskin spoke out after The Telegraph told The London High Court it apologised to…
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US Congress rejects Amnesty report calling out Israel’s apartheid against Palestine
A new bipartisan consensus appeared to emerge on Capitol Hill this week: condemning Amnesty International over its report accusing Israel of committing the crime of apartheid against Palestinians
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US Congress Bill to provide $1 billion for Israel Iron Dome system
The United States has already provided more than $1.6 billion for Israel to develop and build the Iron Dome system
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Shah Mehmood Qureshi Telephones Member of the US Congress Sheila Jackson Lee
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, during his ongoing engagements at the United Nations in New York, telephoned Sheila Jackson Lee, Member of the US Congress and Chairperson Pakistan Cox. They Discussed issues of mutual interest, including Pak-US relations and the situation in the region. The Foreign Minister clarified that Pakistan gives special importance to…
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US Congress passes $1.9 tn Covid relief plan in big win for Biden
Washington, March 10 (AFP/APP):The US Congress on Wednesday passed Joe Biden’s enormous economic relief package, delivering a resounding victory for the US president and a desperately needed injection of cash to millions of families and businesses enduring the coronavirus pandemic. The $1.9 trillion plan, which funds Covid-19 vaccines and sends stimulus checks of up to…