Recently declassified FBI records on a three-year investigation into former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell and suspected Chinese spy Fang Fang reveal that she solicited illegal donations for him. The two also had sex multiple times.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/who-is-fang-fang-the-chinese-spy-who-seduced-us-democrat-eric-swalwell-14039013.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

After facing missile threats reportedly from Iran, the UAE has suspended all trading and financial activities with Tehran. What does this mean for the war?

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/uae-iran-trade-suspension-missile-threats-war-escalation-14039107.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Pia Dandiya built her career in education and public service. A Harvard graduate, she began her professional career as a Teach For America corps member before becoming a high school principal.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/indian-american-educator-pia-dandiya-wins-democratic-primary-in-florida-congressional-race-14039120.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

There are three times as many rupee banknotes in circulation as US dollar bills and nearly six times as many as euro notes. Here’s why.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/indian-currency-us-dollar-bills-euros-circulation-numbers-ws-e-14039134.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Is Iran really losing control of the Strait of Hormuz? From collapsing vessel traffic and the rise of the Omani route to the US naval blockade and surging oil prices, here’s what the latest developments reveal about the world’s most critical energy chokepoint.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/is-iran-losing-control-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-14039188.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Natalie Harp, Donald Trump’s 35-year-old aide, is always by his side. First Lady Melania Trump is not too happy about it.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/natalie-harp-trump-aide-melania-power-struggle-public-appearances-14039228.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Neutrogena is facing a boycott over a story from Hayden Panettiere that has resurfaced after her sudden death at 36. Before her death, she revealed that the beauty brand had severed ties with her for speaking about her postpartum depression.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/hayden-panettiere-death-fans-neutrogena-boycott-reason-postpartum-depression-14039281.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

India has emerged as one of the most exciting players in this rapidly evolving landscape. The country's space economy is set to expand from about $8.4 billion today to $44 billion by 2033, with a longer-term aspiration of approaching $100 billion by 2040. Yet one challenge threatens to slow this remarkable momentum.


https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/india-space-ambitions-are-soaring-but-can-its-talent-pipeline-keep-pace-14039263.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Sergio Gor, the US Ambassador to India, has set off a firestorm after stating that Jammu and Kashmir is an “important part of India”. How will this remark affect US-India ties and US-Pakistan relations?

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/us-ambassador-sergio-gor-kashmir-india-remark-message-analysis-pakistan-ties-14039413.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

The Delhi-born lawyer Vijay Aggarwal is accused of intentionally touching a woman sexually without her consent.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/mehul-choksis-lawyer-vijay-aggarwal-arrested-and-charged-in-sexual-assault-case-in-uk-report-14039412.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Moderna and Merck said their personalised mRNA cancer vaccine had met key goals in a late-stage melanoma trial. Here is why this is a big breakthrough in cancer treatment.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/moderna-cancer-vaccine-stocks-surge-intismeran-autogene-trial-14039442.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Donald Trump has a new plan to punish Iran; he wants to crush its economy. It is an attempt to move beyond sanctions directed solely at Iranian organisations.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/trumps-economic-d-day-against-iran-what-is-his-sanctions-plan-will-it-work-14039448.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Creators could reportedly get financial incentives to keep their content on YouTube exclusively for a set period. The money could come through direct funding for programmes or a bigger share of major brand deals.
https://www.firstpost.com/lifestyle/youtube-is-offering-millions-to-top-creators-to-keep-their-content-exclusive-amid-growing-competition-from-netflix-14039480.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Hate crime is on the decline in the US. However, the bias against Hindus and Sikhs has been on the rise. Here is what the latest data reveals.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/anti-hindu-anti-sikh-bias-hate-crimes-fbi-data-analysis-14039514.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

As Mykhailo Fedorov has positioned himself as Zelenskyy's foremost critic, there is speculation over whether he will seek Trump's support during his visit.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/after-calling-for-wartime-election-ukraines-ex-defense-minister-plans-us-visit-report-14039602.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Robert Conor Kennedy enlisted in the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, an organisation established by Volodymyr Zelenskyy to integrate foreign volunteers into Kyiv’s defensive operations.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/dated-taylor-swift-now-on-russias-most-wanted-list-who-is-rfk-jrs-son-conor-kennedy-14039572.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Pakistan’s Imran Khan has been sent back to Adiala jail after a medical check-up at an Islamabad hospital. His transfer was carried out in secrecy with several conspiracy theories emerging.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/imran-khan-adiala-jail-shifa-hospital-transfer-security-arrangements-supreme-court-order-14039709.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Videos show at least seven speedboats aggressively manoeuvring near the cargo ship, along with shattered glass apparently caused by gunfire or other projectiles. Another video shows seafarers huddling in an alleyway for safety.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-indian-ship-attack-irgc-speedboats-rpg-fsui-forward-seamen-union-of-india-video-14039739.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

On December 7, 1941, Doris Miller was retrieving laundry when Japanese bombs fell on Pearl Harbor. Despite not having any training, Miller then proceeded to one of the machine guns and opened fire on the Japanese planes overhead.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/doris-miller-trump-rename-us-navy-aircraft-carrier-pearl-harbor-hero-14039752.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

JD Vance said continued US oil extraction was helping offset the impact of the disruption and prevent the energy crisis that Iran was attempting to create.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/up-to-15mn-barrels-a-day-jd-vance-says-us-is-transporting-oil-despite-irans-blockade-of-hormuz-14039794.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social