The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated an inquiry into the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) due to significant failures in governance and risk management, including a problematic systems upgrade and a major outage. Shares in ASX dropped 6% following the announcement, and ASIC may mandate changes in leadership as it seeks to restore market confidence amid ongoing scrutiny of the stock exchange’s performance.
The US State Department is piloting a controversial Trump-era scheme requiring citizens from Malawi and Zambia to pay a $15,000 security deposit for tourist or business visas, purportedly to prevent overstays. Critics argue this policy, seen as discriminatory and costly, undermines America's reputation as a welcoming nation and overlooks that less than 2% of visitors overstay their visas. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreNewsFeedGaza’s health system is collapsing due to ongoing Israeli attacks on medical facilities, including a strike on a UN clinic in Gaza City. Al Shifa Hospital faces a critical blood shortage as the population's malnutrition prevents many from donating. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreWest Australian Lotto WinnerA West Australian player won $1,000,000 in the latest Lotto draw, with winning numbers 28, 20, 32, 31, 8, 10, and supplementary numbers 23 and 22. Additionally, two players won $8,672.60 in division two, while 53 others earned $774.35 in division three, continuing a streak of recent lottery successes in the state. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThis evening’s Lotto Powerball worth $17 million was not won and will roll over to $20 million for Saturday’s draw, with winning numbers being 10, 14, 12, 20, 1, and 11, and the Powerball being 10. An Auckland MyLotto player won $1 million in the First Division, while a Strike player won $400,000 in the Strike Four draw. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a significant protest rally in Jhargram, condemning alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking migrants and accusing the BJP of using citizenship and voter list revisions as tools for discrimination. She emphasized the need to protect Bengali identity and language, warning that she would expose the BJP's actions if attacks on Bengalis continue. Want More Context? 🔎
Read morePakistan has begun deporting documented Afghan refugees ahead of a September 1 deadline, potentially expelling over 1 million individuals, according to the UNHCR, which condemned the actions as violations of international obligations. The UN agency urged Pakistan to cease forced returns and adopt a humane approach, as many Afghans face instability upon repatriation amid ongoing deportations from Iran as well. Want More Context? 🔎
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