Winter rains worsen horrors faced by displaced Palestinians in Gaza

A rare warning from S&P Global has cast doubt on Labor's economic management claims as their election commitments risk undermining Australia’s AAA credit rating. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlighted early election costings while challenging the Coalition to disclose cuts affecting essential services; however, S&P cautioned that increasing spending could lead to larger structural deficits and rising debt. The report criticized "off budget" spending practices and noted that combined federal and state deficits are approaching levels unseen...

A 27-year-old Chinese university student was rescued twice from Mount Fuji in four days while attempting to retrieve his mobile phone during the off-season. Initially rescued by helicopter after losing his crampons, he returned to the mountain but was found again by another hiker suffering from altitude sickness. Despite official warnings against off-season climbs due to dangerous conditions, some criticized him for his actions, questioning whether he should reimburse emergency services for the rescues. Full...

Canada's upcoming election is viewed as a pivotal moment, with rising costs of living and economic challenges fueling discontent towards the ruling Liberal Party under Justin Trudeau. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre emphasizes change and proposes deregulation and tax cuts, while Liberal candidate Mark Carney argues for his crisis management experience to address affordability and U.S. tariffs. Both candidates share similar views on strengthening Canada’s military and retaliating against U.S. trade threats, but they offer distinct...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Singapore's labour demand slowed in Q1 2025 amid economic uncertainty, with total employment increasing by only 2,300 and the unemployment rate slightly rising to 2.9%. While retrenchments fell to 3,300, business sentiment has turned cautious, indicating potential future softening in the labour market. The Ministry of Manpower noted that the decline in employment growth, particularly in outward-oriented sectors, reflects a deteriorating economic outlook. Full Article

During the London Marathon, protesters from Youth Demand disrupted the men's elite race, urging the UK government to impose a full trade embargo on Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They threw red powder paint on the course and wore 'Stop Arming Israel' t-shirts before being detained by police for causing public nuisance. The group criticized the British government for complicity in Israeli actions, highlighting the dire situation in Gaza, where over 52,000 people...

A Kansas City firefighter paramedic, Graham Hoffman, 29, was fatally stabbed in the chest by a patient while transporting them to the hospital on Sunday. Despite the immediate response from his partner and medical staff, Hoffman succumbed to his injuries. The suspect, Shanetta Bossell, 38, has been charged with first-degree murder and other felonies, with a bond set at $1 million; city officials expressed deep condolences for Hoffman's tragic loss, emphasizing the dangers faced by...