The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it had reached a staff-level agreement with Argentina on the third review of the country’s bailout, potentially unlocking about $900 million for the Latin American country. IMF agreement clears way for release of $900 million for Argentina The agreement is subject to approval by the IMF’s Executive Board, … Read more
Rapper Lil Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, has asked a federal court to release him on bond while he awaits a second trial on a racketeering-related murder charge. Banks’ attorneys filed the motion on Tuesday ahead of a scheduled bond review hearing on November 4 before US District Judge Michael Fitzgerald. Lil Durk … Read more
Former US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been accused of posting an unauthorised State Department press release using fabricated department letterhead to explain her departure as President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Shield of the Americas initiative. Former US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been accused of posting an unauthorized State Department … Read more
US congressional candidate Brad Lander was detained by Israeli forces while helping Palestinian farmers pick olives in the occupied West Bank. He was later released with a warning. Brad Lander, US Democratic candidate for Congress, was detained in the West Bank on Wednesday. (REUTERS) What happened As per Reuters, US Democratic candidate for Congress Brad … Read more
Apple is preparing to introduce a new smart home hub called HomeView. The device is expected to be announced on October 13 as part of Apple’s “Welcome home” event. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new device will become part of Apple’s smart home product range. Apple HomeView smart home hub with a display, speaker … Read more
University of Maryland Police have released new surveillance images in the search for Dilan Shaan Ashar, along with a video message from his parents. The 22-year-old University of Maryland student went missing late last week. Dilan Shaan Ashar update: Police release new surveillance images, parents’ video message amid search for University of Maryland student (University … Read more
Nolan Wells’ mother, Christine Wonsley, pushed back on the way her son has been described since his death. She asked the world to remember that Wells was just an 18-year-old teenager when he died, not a “man.” Nolan Wells’ mom speaks out after grand jury decision amid plan to release cellphone report (Christine Wonsley/Facebook) During … Read more
NEW YORK — Venezuela’s former first lady wants to be let out of jail while she and her husband await trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges. Ex-Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores seeks release from jail, citing heart ailment Cilia Flores, the wife of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, “deserves the opportunity to await her trial while … Read more
WASHINGTON — Robert Gilman’s release from Russian custody this month heralded a long-awaited homecoming for the Marine veteran after more than four years behind bars. Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns But as Harold Jezler followed the media coverage from the United States, he couldn’t help … Read more
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A federal judge on Wednesday refused to order Texas to extradite an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas, paving way for his release Christian Castro is charged in … Read more