The Latest Breaking News from United States

Can You Buy A Home In The Gig Economy?

Thankfully, gig workers can buy homes in the United States. Freelancers, rideshare drivers, delivery workers, independent contractors, and other self-employed earners can qualify for mortgages. However, a bank may see a busy month full of deposits and still struggle to decide how much that person can afford.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 18

What Australia could learn from its Southeast Asian neighbours about power and the changing global order

Successive Australian governments have reacted with alarm at China’s influence-building activities in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. They have passed foreign interference laws, tightened foreign investment regulations, and regulated university collaborations with institutions overseas.

The Conversation · Oct 18

Iran's new defence minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi threatens US

"People can rest assured that they will most likely not dare to attack us," newly appointed Iranian defence minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi told reporters shortly after securing parliament's vote of confidence. "If they (the US) do, they themselves and the region will suffer enormous damage."

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Obama condemns comments by ‘border czar’ that Ilhan Omar could ‘of course’ be denaturalized

Former president urges Americans to defend congresswoman, saying ‘there’s no reason to believe it will stop with her’

The Guardian - US · Oct 18

Trump wades into Israel's election

Endorsing Netanyahu, Trump suggests Israel's election could shape future U.S. military action against Iran

Salon · Oct 18

US ambassador to Israel calls West Bank settler attack on American photojournalist ‘terror’

Mike Huckabee calls for arrest and prosecution of those responsible as Heidi Levine, 63, recovers in hospital in Israel

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too

Paramount's “Street Fighter” leads the box office this weekend, earning $31 million from 3,575 theaters in the U.S. and Canada

The Independent UK · Oct 18

H-1B workers from India, China take US jobs with cheaper labour, says Congressman Riley Moore

US Congressman Riley Moore has argued that H-1B visa holders are displacing American graduates in the workforce. He cited statistics indicating a significant number of graduates and visa holders in related fields. Moore contends that employers prefer foreign workers due to their willingness to accept lower wages. He also criticized…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Migrant found dead at Laredo ICE facility

The death was confirmed by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, who said the 56-year-old Mexican national was found unresponsive in his cell. He’s the seventh person in Texas to die while detained by ICE this year.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 18

Waiver 60-day pause; Europe refused to sanction China, India over Russia oil, says US

The US announced a 60-day pause on sanctions against Russia to analyze the effects on the global economy. Officials clarified that no sanctions were lifted as part of the Graham Act. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for this evaluation amid geopolitical tensions. Critics from both parties expressed…

The Economic Times · Oct 18