Across Global South, USAID’s demise raises fears of malaria, TB resurgence

Perth’s Alex Condon has declared for the NBA draft while retaining his college eligibility at the University of Florida. Projected as a late first or early second-round pick, Condon's stock rose after his significant performance in Florida's NCAA championship win, where he contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds. He has until May 28 to decide whether to remain in the draft, contingent on securing a guaranteed contract, or return to college, emphasizing his strong connection...

Last month, a key aide to Donald Trump outlined a strategy to target elite universities, stating, “We’re going to bankrupt these universities,” and indicating that federal funding would be withheld unless they complied with demands regarding antisemitism and political diversity. This aggressive stance has escalated, with the IRS being urged to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status following Trump's accusations that universities failed to protect Jewish students amid campus protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Notable figures,...

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Justice Department over allegations related to a loan for her Virginia property. FHFA Director William Pulte claims that James misrepresented her principal residence status, suggesting potential violations of criminal laws, including fraud, to secure favorable loan terms. In response, James' office emphasized her commitment to protecting New Yorkers and stated she would not be intimidated, highlighting her ongoing legal...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTThe former vice president of the Law Society Chia Boon Teck resigned after he was heavily criticised for his comments about a rape victim.Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards speak to Mark Yeo, director at Fortress Law Corporation and Sugidha Nithiananthan, director of advocacy and research...

SummaryLebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that Hezbollah does not seek war with Israel and aims to centralize all weapons under state control by the end of 2025, emphasizing ongoing dialogue with Hezbollah. He rejected integrating Hezbollah into the military but noted that individual members could join the Lebanese Armed Forces, while also asserting the need to avoid sectarian tensions. Aoun confirmed that the Lebanese army operates freely in Hezbollah areas and acknowledged U.S. pressure for...

Critics are once again voicing their opposition to the provincial government’s plan to construct a luxury spa on the former Ontario Place site. The backlash is fueled by allegations that the company selected to manage the multi-billion-dollar project misrepresented itself and overstated its experience to secure the contract. As demolition work continues on the site, concerns regarding transparency and the qualifications of the involved parties have intensified among stakeholders. Full Article