Judge Directs Payment to E. Jean Carroll, Emanuel Calls for Israel Policy Review, IMF Adjusts Growth Forecast

A federal judge directed the release of $5 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll. This order stems from Carroll's sexual abuse lawsuit against former President Donald Trump.

In separate developments, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel called for the United States to end unconditional support for Israel. Emanuel also served as U.S. Ambassador to Japan.

Simultaneously, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced its global growth forecast for the current year. The IMF cited the war in Ukraine as a factor driving up energy prices, influencing this adjustment.