The Israeli military conducted airstrikes south of Beirut, Lebanon, following evacuation orders targeting Hezbollah strongholds, leading to civilian casualties and displacement. The attacks in the Ghobeiry area resulted in heavy bombardment, with residents forced to flee within minutes. The ongoing air raids have caused destruction in various areas, including Bint Jbeil, with thousands killed and wounded since the conflict began.
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Treasury bangs the drum on ‘unsustainable’ superannuation
The Treasury has issued a warning that the Government's finances are on an unsustainable path due to the country's ageing population. Treasury chief economic adviser Dominick Stephens highlighted the increasing number of people over 65 in New Zealand, emphasizing the need for policy changes to address this demographic shift. The speech was delivered at the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand annual tax conference in Wellington. Full Article
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