Kathy Ruemmler, the influential Chief Legal Officer of Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel under Barack Obama, has stepped down after newly disclosed Justice Department files revealed years of private email exchanges with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents show communication between 2014 and 2019, including messages in which Epstein was referred to in strikingly personal terms, “Uncle Jeffrey” and even an “older brother.” Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon accepted her resignation, praising her contributions but acknowledging the growing controversy. Ruemmler stated that the escalating media attention had become a distraction and that stepping aside was in the firm’s best interest. WATCH
18 February,2026 04:48 PM IST
A stunning and controversial moment unfolded at the White House after MARIA CORINA MACHADO, the Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, presented her Nobel medal to U.S. President DONALD TRUMP as a symbolic gesture of gratitude and respect. The act, however, ignited global outrage and raised urgent questions about how Nobel Peace Prizes are understood and respected.
17 January,2026 02:08 AM IST
During her visit to flood-hit Central Texas, First Lady Melania Trump paid tribute to the victims of the devastating Kerr County floods with a special bracelet. The bracelet was gifted to her by grieving families of Camp Mystic — an all-girls Christian summer camp where 27 campers and staff members lost their lives in the July 4 flash flood. Melania Trump highlighted the bracelet during a press briefing, calling it a symbol of remembrance and strength. Accompanied by President Donald Trump, she met with families of the victims and first responders in Kerrville, the epicenter of the disaster. The floods claimed at least 120 lives, with over 160 still missing.
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During his visit to Trinidad & Tobago as part of a five-nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the country’s highest civilian honour. He received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora. In a standout moment, PM Modi affectionately referred to former T&T Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who is of Indian origin, as “Bihar Ki Beti,” celebrating her ancestral roots.
04 July,2025 02:28 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
