US President Donald Trump faces a fresh sexual assault allegation after Beatrice Keul, a former Miss Switzerland and model, described an alleged 1993 assault in a report released by Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee. According to the report, Keul said she met Trump at a pageant-related event and later encountered Jeffrey Epstein, who allegedly introduced himself as “Don's best friend.” She alleges Trump subsequently raped her in a hotel suite and pressured her to remain silent. The report also describes alleged promises involving a US visa and admission to New York University.

A major signal from Washington on Jammu and Kashmir. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor says the US could reassess its travel advisory for the region, citing improved security. During his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Gor met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar. The two discussed India-US relations, economic cooperation and what Washington can do for Jammu and Kashmir. Gor also called J&K an “important part of India” and said many Americans could enjoy visiting the region.