Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency

Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Fiona Hill, stated that Trump seeks to emulate Vladimir Putin by governing the U.S. in a similar top-down manner, emphasizing a hyper-personalized presidency without checks and balances. Hill noted that Trump desires to normalize U.S.-Russia relations and has shown interest in reducing U.S. support for Ukraine, urging European nations to take more responsibility for their security. This follows Trump's claim that a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine...

Liverpool's Premier League title celebration is on hold after Arsenal drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, keeping the title race alive. Liverpool can secure their 20th championship by avoiding defeat against Tottenham, while Arsenal remains 12 points behind after giving up two leads during the match. Despite their struggles, Arsenal faces a challenging schedule ahead, including a Champions League semi-final, and is at risk of finishing second for the third consecutive season, with Manchester City close...

A Chicago fire captain, David Meyer, 54, died in the line of duty while responding to a garage fire early Wednesday morning, prompting a "mayday" alarm. Meyer, a 28-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department and father of four, was pronounced dead at the hospital after the garage collapsed during salvage operations. Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed condolences, highlighting Meyer's dedication to public service and urging the community to support the grieving family and recognize the...

The Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, recently addressed an inter-parliamentary forum in Istanbul, emphasizing Indonesia's steadfast support for Palestine amid the escalating crisis in Gaza. Her impassioned speech condemned Israel's military actions, highlighted the humanitarian catastrophe, and called for stronger international action, urging parliaments to advocate for enforceable ceasefire agreements and increased humanitarian aid. While her words reflect Indonesia's long-standing commitment to Palestinian rights, there is a growing call for actionable...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Former Non-Constituency MP Yee Jenn Jong may be a "very seasoned operator" but the team that the People's Action Party (PAP) is fielding in East Coast GRC has the infrastructure and stable base of preceding teams to build on, said Mr Edwin Tong, who will helm the party's slate at the upcoming polls.Mr Tong, who is Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, said that the Workers' Party...

SummaryA 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of Kyle Whorrall, a 33-year-old PhD student, who was fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop on St Johns Rd. Whorrall's father described him as a kind soul with no enemies, and a vigil is scheduled to be held at the bus shelter where the incident occurred. Police executed a search warrant at a Beach Haven address, leading to the arrest of the teenager on charges of...