Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was arrested last week on allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering, is being housed in the same living space of a federal detention center in Brooklyn as disgraced former crypto exec Sam Bankman-Fried, three sources familiar with the matter tell NBC New York. Combs and SBF, as Fried is commonly known, are both being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The sources describe the unit as a barrack-style area currently housing about 18-20 inmates. These inmates range from high profile defendants, like Combs, to cooperators – inmates who may require special protection. The area…
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By Erik Feyen, Daniela Klingebiel and Marco Ruiz Crypto-assets markets have grown significantly over the last decade and their footprint and market structures have evolved rapidly. The recent launch of exchange-traded products in the United States has further boosted interest in crypto-assets, as prices resumed a rapid rise. In this context, institutional investors, including central banks, have been exploring exposures to crypto-assets and reviewing whether including these instruments in their portfolios is desirable. For central banks, the answer today is no. Crypto assets today fall short of meeting the basic requirements for reserve assets. In contrast to traditional asset markets, crypto…
The conflict in Sudan has seen a major increase in intensity in recent weeks, with violence hitting a seven-month high in the country, with children on the frontline, said Save the Children. Violent incidents include airstrikes, artillery shelling, use of explosives and remote violence in multiple regions with the majority of recent incidents reported in the state of Khartoum and North Darfur where more than 1.6 million people have been displaceds, including over 850,000 children, since the war started 17 months ago. In Khartoum, at least 110 distinct artillery shelling incidents were recorded in August alone, the highest number of…
Arsenal’s head coach Mikel Arteta has revealed the return date of the club’s captain, Martin Odegaard from injury in the 2024/2025 season.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Martin Odegaard’s ankle injury will keep him sidelined until after the October 2024 international break.Martin Odegaard’s return date is still uncertain, but Mikel Arteta provided an update on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, stating it will be “a matter of weeks” before Odegaard is back in action. However, Arteta also mentioned that it’s unlikely Odegaard will return before the international break.Odegaard suffered an ankle injury on September 9, 2024, during Norway’s UEFA Nations…
While new Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James struggled to score in the Las Vegas Summer League, he did show flashes of being a lockdown defender. The latter skillset could help the son of LeBron James carve out a long and successful career in the NBA. Retired Heat forward Udonis Haslem likes hearing Bronny comparing himself to Celtics guard Jrue Holiday due to his physical attributes and defensive instincts. On “The OGs Show” podcast, Haslem discussed what he’s observed from Bronny so far.”He’s done a great job of just quieting the noise and focusing on the things he can control,” Haslem said…
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s military has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Asim Malik as the new head of the country’s premier intelligence agency, the Directorate of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Malik will assume his role on September 30. Before this appointment, he served as the adjutant general (AG) at the army’s general headquarters, overseeing military administrative affairs, including legal and disciplinary matters, for the past three years. The ISI chief is often seen as the second-most powerful person in the military after the Chief of Army Staff — in a country where the military is the most powerful institution. The outgoing…
A man is recovering in the hospital Tuesday morning after being attacked on a subway train in the Bronx, the NYPD said. Police said the attack happened on a northbound no. 4 train around 3 a.m. at 138th Street and Grand Concourse. The victim, 45, suffered stab wounds to the upper chest, but was alert and conscious, according to the NYPD. He reported the stabbing to the booth operator at the station. The man was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. Police said it’s unclear what led up to the incident and do not have a description of…
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – President of Guyana, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has once again called for urgent global action to address pressing issues such as poverty, climate change, food insecurity, and inequality. The president made the appeal during the Summit of the Future at the 6th plenary meeting, 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. On Sunday, the United Nations adopted a ‘Pact for the Future’ that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. It aims to ensure that international institutions can deliver in the face of a rapidly changing global landscape. It is against…
Jamaican recording artist and producer, The Grei Show, is set to light up the scene with the release of a brand-new remix titled “Puff Puff Pass,” featuring Bay-C, one of the legendary voices from the iconic reggae dancehall group T.O.K. This track brings a fresh fusion of classic reggae rhythms and modern hip-hop/trap vibes, delivering an anthem for cannabis culture that’s bound to blaze across the airwaves. “Puff Puff Pass” is a bold celebration of the timeless Jamaican ritual of smoking marijuana, blending the rich reggae heritage with contemporary trap beats that push the boundaries of traditional genres. With Bay-C’s unmistakable voice and The Grei Show’s…
Lagos, Nigeria By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Cairo, Cape Town and Lagos are some of the world’s ultra-rich hotspots cities to watch, according to the Centi-Millionaire Report from Henley & Partners. With Africa’s economic growth set to accelerate, eight cities on the continent are each now home to over 10 centi-millionaires – individuals with net assets exceeding $100 million. Cairo leads with 30 centi-millionaires, Cape Town with 28, and Johannesburg with 25. Lagos, Africa’s most populous city and economic hub has 12 centi-millionaires, reflecting its rise as a financial and tech centre. Durban, Umhlanga, and Ballito together host 11…