Category: detention

Romanian Judge Grants 30-day Extension of Tate Detention

BUCHAREST, Romania—A judge in Romania has granted a request to extend by another 30 days the arrest of Andrew Tate, the social media personality who was detained in the country on charges of being part of an organized crime group, human trafficking and rape, an official said Friday. Tate, 36, a British-U.S. citizen who has…


US Marks Anniversary of Paul Whelan’s Detention in Russia

WASHINGTON—The Biden administration is marking the four-year anniversary of the detention in Russia of American businessman Paul Whelan, whose continued imprisonment is one of several major irritants in tattered relations between Washington and Moscow. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement Wednesday that securing Whelan’s release remains a top administration priority. U.S. officials…


Youth Crime Increases in Australian State, Greens Push to Increase Age of Criminal Responsibility

New statistics show an increase in youth crime across the state of Victoria, but the overall crime rate has dropped to an eight-year low. On Dec. 15, the Victorian state government’s Crime Statistic Agency (CSA) released their annual crime statistics, showing the number of criminal offences in Victoria in the last 12 months to Sept….


As Pressure Mounts, Biden Signs Executive Order to Deter Wrongful Detention of Americans Abroad

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at deterring and punishing wrongful detention of U.S. citizens abroad by authorizing government agencies to impose sanctions and other measures. The move came amid growing pressure on Biden from families of hostages and detainees, most recently on the case of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who…


Russian Ship With Military Cargo in ‘Detention’ in India, Russia’s Embassy Says

MUMBAI—The Russian embassy in India said on Tuesday that it was aware of a Russian cargo ship in detention at the Indian port of Cochin. “[The] Russian Embassy in India is aware of the Russian cargo ship detention in the Indian port of Cochin, on board of which a military cargo for the Indian Armed…


Phoenix Mercury Meet State Department as Griner Detention Continues

The Phoenix Mercury met with the State Department on Monday amid seven-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner’s ongoing detention in Russia, U.S. officials said. Griner was detained at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17 when a search of her luggage allegedly revealed multiple cannabis oil vape cartridges. She could face up to 10 years in prison….


After Djokovic, Australia Detains Another Tennis Player Over Visa Issues

MELBOURNE—Tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic was joined in Australian immigration detention by Czech women’s player Renata Voracova on Friday as he sought to fend off deportation over the country’s COVID-19 rules and compete in the Australian Open, where he is seeking to win his record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title. Both players were being kept at…


Australia Detains Another Tennis Player Over Visa Issues

MELBOURNE—Tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic was joined in Australian immigration detention by Czech women’s player Renata Voracova on Friday as he sought to fend off deportation over the country’s COVID-19 rules and compete in the Australian Open, where he is seeking to win his record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title. Both players were being kept at…


‘Chronic Underutilization’ of America’s Trucking Capacity Means 40 Pecent Is ‘Left on the Table Every Day’: MIT Expert

An expert from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) told lawmakers at a Nov. 17 congressional hearing that holdups at pickup and delivery points are causing a chronic underutilization problem impacting U.S. long-haul truck drivers, leading to 40 percent of America’s trucking capacity being “left on the table every day.” David Correll, a research scientist…


‘Chronic Underutilization’ of America’s Trucking Capacity Means 40 Percent Is ‘Left on the Table Every Day’: MIT Expert

An expert from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) told lawmakers at a Nov. 17 congressional hearing that holdups at pickup and delivery points are causing a chronic underutilization problem impacting U.S. long-haul truck drivers, leading to 40 percent of America’s trucking capacity being “left on the table every day.” David Correll, a research scientist…