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On this edition of World News (Dec 23, 2025), uncomfortable truths surface across continents.

The latest Epstein files ignite fresh political fallout in Washington, with new claims involving Donald Trump, missing disclosures, and accusations of a cover-up reaching Capitol Hill. As US politics wrestles with transparency, the Ukraine war reveals a striking shift in battlefield tactics …drones tracking Russian troops on horseback, underscoring how technology is reshaping modern warfare.

Meanwhile, in London, climate activist Greta Thunberg is arrested during a protest linked to the Gaza conflict, highlighting how global activism, geopolitics, and accountability continue to collide.

From sealed court files to open battlefields and city streets — this is global power under pressure. Pankaj Mishra brings the details.

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00:00Good evening and welcome to One India. You are watching world news where global power,
00:08politics and pressure points collide. This Tuesday, uncomfortable truths have surfaced
00:13across continents. From the Epstein files once again shaking America's political establishment
00:18to drones redefining warfare in Russia and Ukraine and protests spilling onto London streets.
00:26We begin with the Epstein files and allegations that now cut closer to the highest offices of power.
00:33U.S. Justice Department's latest Epstein files released has opened another fault line in an
00:40already explosive case. Internal documents claim flight records show Donald Trump travel to Jeffrey
00:47Epstein's private jet more frequently than previously disclosed, including periods linked to the
00:54Ghislaine Maxwell investigation. The release also references a letter allegedly sent by Epstein
01:00to convicted sex offender Larry Nasser shortly before Epstein's death. Submitted for handwriting
01:08analysis but without conclusive findings. More than 11,000 documents, photos and videos are now
01:16published in the United States. A fresh document dump, tens of thousands of pages, and new revelations that
01:40are once again pulling powerful names into the spotlight. The U.S. Justice Department has released its largest
01:47batch yet of Jeffrey Epstein files, unearthing records that raise troubling questions about travel,
01:53correspondence, and unexplained movements inside Epstein's world. The newly released documents were made public
02:01early Tuesday under the Epstein files transparency act. Officials say the scale of the material,
02:08spanning photos, emails, videos, and court records, has required a rolling release to protect the identities
02:15of survivors. One of the most striking revelations comes from a January 2020 internal email written by a
02:23federal prosecutor. According to flight records cited in the email, Donald Trump allegedly traveled on Epstein's
02:30private jet more times than previously reported. During periods prosecutors were examining potential
02:37charges against Ghislaine Maxwell. Another revelation appears in what's known as Data Set 8. Documents
02:45include a letter alleged to have been sent from Jeffrey Epstein to convicted sex offender Larry Nasser.
02:51The letter is postmarked just days after Epstein's death and was submitted for handwriting analysis,
02:58though investigators have not confirmed its authenticity. Reporting indicates Epstein may have sent
03:05the letter from prison before his death, but its contents were never made public. The new files show
03:11investigators examined whether Epstein actually authored it, leaving unanswered questions about
03:17communications linked to multiple abuse scandals. The documents also shed light on the movements of
03:23Ghislaine Maxwell. Records show she traveled to Puerto Rico in June 2005, arriving in San Juan with no listed
03:32departure point. Border officials did not encounter her again for more than two weeks, an unexplained gap now
03:39drawing renewed scrutiny. The broader release includes more than 11,000 files, many spanning multiple pages. The trove
03:48contains court records, internal justice department emails, FBI documents, photos, audio recordings, spreadsheets,
03:57and hundreds of videos tied to Epstein's activities. Earlier batches revealed thousands of Epstein's personal photographs
04:05and grand jury transcripts. Together, the releases aimed to provide transparency into Epstein's network and the failures that allowed abuse to continue for years,
04:15while also exposing how deeply his connections ran.
04:21And now the fallout from the Epstein files is spilling into Capitol Hill, where allegations of suppression and selective disclosure are taking center stage.
04:31U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced a resolution urging legal action over what he calls the Justice Department's incomplete and delayed release of Epstein files.
04:43Democrats accused the Trump administration of a cover-up, pointing to heavily redacted records and missing court deadlines.
04:53A photograph showing President Trump with Epstein briefly appeared online before being removed, with officials citing the need to protect victims' identities.
05:03Politics, law, and accountability are now colliding head-on. More on this report.
05:09A political firestorm, explosive allegations, and a showdown between Congress and the Justice Department.
05:19Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is demanding legal action against the DOJ,
05:25accusing it of withholding key Jeffrey Epstein records amid claims that explosive material tied to former President Donald Trump has not been released.
05:47Schumer has introduced a Senate resolution aimed at forcing the U.S. Department of Justice to release more Epstein-related documents.
05:59He says the Senate could move on the resolution as early as January, though its chances remain uncertain in a divided Congress.
06:07This administration cannot be allowed to hide the truth, Schumer said, vowing to keep pressure on federal prosecutors.
06:19He argues the public deserves full transparency, especially after Congress passed a law mandating the complete release of Epstein files by December 19.
06:31The controversy deepened after bipartisan lawmakers joined the outcry.
06:36Republican Thomas Massey and Democrat Ro Khanna accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of breaking the law by failing to release all required records.
06:47Massey and Khanna warned they could seek to hold Bondi in contempt of Congress if additional documents are not produced.
06:54They argue that partial disclosure undermines the intent of the law and erodes public trust in the justice system.
07:01Bondi pushed back strongly, saying the DOJ remains committed to prosecuting anyone involved in Epstein's trafficking and exploitation network.
07:15She rejected claims of a cover-up, calling the Trump administration the most transparent in history.
07:21The DOJ did release hundreds of thousands of pages on December 19, but acknowledged that many more files remain under review.
07:31Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said some materials may be withheld due to legal privileges.
07:37Blanche told Congress additional documents would be released within weeks.
07:42Under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the DOJ must list withheld records and explain why within 15 days.
07:50Lawmakers say that clock is now ticking.
07:57Khanna argues true accountability requires more than raw documents.
08:01He is calling for the release of a draft 60-count indictment, an 82-page prosecution memo, and FBI files tied to Epstein, who allegedly abused an estimated 1,200 victims.
08:18From sealed code files to open battlefields, while Washington debates transparency, Ukraine is rewriting the rules of modern warfare, not with numbers, but with technology.
08:31Drones have emerged as a decisive force on the battlefield in 2025, especially for Ukraine.
08:37Newly released footage shared by the Ukrainian Army shows a striking contrast.
08:43Russian soldiers moving on horseback tracked from above by Ukrainian drones.
08:49The video posted on Ukraine's 5th Assault Battalion of the 92nd Infantry Brigade underlines how cutting-edge technology is colliding with centuries-old tactics helping Ukraine hold ground despite shortages of infantry.
09:05This report tells you how deadly these game of drones can get.
09:10A modern war, ancient tactics, and a chilling moment caught from the sky.
09:34New battlefield footage shows a Ukrainian drone locking onto a Russian soldier riding a horse before a deadly blast ends the escape attempt, underscoring how warfare in 2025 is colliding with centuries-old methods.
09:52Drones have become a defining weapon for Ukraine this year, helping Kyiv hold ground despite serious shortages of infantry.
10:01The newly released video, shared on telegram by a Ukrainian army unit, highlights just how central unmanned systems now are across the front line.
10:14In the footage, a Russian soldier is seen riding a horse across open terrain as a drone tracks him from above.
10:22Moments later, the drone strikes.
10:24The blast hits as the rider tries to flee, showing how little protection speed or surprise offers against aerial surveillance.
10:33Seconds before the first impact, another Russian soldier mounted on a horse comes into view.
10:40The attack continues.
10:42A powerful explosion knocks the horse down, throwing the rider onto the ground.
10:47The animal recovers and runs, leaving the soldier behind.
10:52The undated footage was shared by Ukraine's 5th Assault Battalion of the 92nd Infantry Brigade.
11:00Alongside the video, the unit claimed Russian forces are losing equipment so rapidly that they're being forced to rely on horses to move during assaults.
11:11Ukraine now relies heavily on drones to monitor much of the nearly 600-mile front line.
11:20Surveillance drones spot advancing troops, explosive drones strike first, and larger platforms drop bombs, while infantry fire is used only if attackers break through the aerial net.
11:33And as wars, rage and technologies evolve, protests continue to erupt in other parts of the world.
12:02Raising uncomfortable questions about activism, accountability, and global responsibility.
12:09Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London during a protest in support of Palestine action prisoners currently on hunger strike.
12:19Video shared by the Prisoners of Palestine group shows Thunberg holding a placard opposing what she called genocide outside the offices of Aspen Insurance.
12:30The protest targeted the company for allegedly providing service to Israeli-linked defense firm Elbit Systems.
12:38Two activists sprayed paint on the building before police made multiple arrests. Here's the latest.
12:44Place a portrait on the site!
12:47When do we want this?
12:49Now!
12:50No more!
12:51Blah, blah, blah!
12:52London streets echo with anger and urgency, a familiar face now at the center of a new protest storm.
13:07Climate activist Greta Thunberg has stepped into Britain's most controversial political battle yet, demanding freedom for pro-Palestinian hunger strikers behind bars.
13:18On Monday, Thunberg joined dozens of demonstrators outside central London, showing solidarity with eight Palestine action activists currently held in British prisons.
13:29The group has been on hunger strike since November 2, protesting their continued detention and the UK government's decision to outlaw Palestine action earlier this year.
13:40According to the prisoner-led group Prisoners for Palestine, the hunger strike is taking a severe toll.
13:53Six detainees have now been hospitalized as their protest enters its second month, raising serious concerns over their health and treatment in custody.
14:02Protesters argue the detainees were arrested before Palestine action was officially prescribed in July.
14:11They say the accused could spend more than a year behind bars before their trials even begin, a situation campaigners call unjust and punitive.
14:21Greta Thunberg's presence has drawn international attention.
14:25Once known solely for climate activism, the Swedish campaigner has increasingly linked environmental justice with human rights, including her outspoken support for Palestinian causes.
14:37Born in Sweden in 2003, Thunberg rose to global prominence as a teenager after launching the School Strike for Climate movement.
14:46Her Fridays for Future campaign mobilized millions worldwide and reshaped climate politics across continents.
14:54In recent months, Thunberg has widened her focus.
14:57She joined a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, criticized Israel's blockade, and now stands with detainees accused of supporting direct action against Israeli-linked targets.
15:09That's all on this edition of World News.
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