Singapore eases monetary policy for the first time since 2020, warns of growth slowdown

The Ontario government announced a $19 million investment for road projects in Windsor to alleviate traffic congestion and support new housing developments on the east side, with MPP Andrew Dowie emphasizing the need for safe, affordable housing. The funding will facilitate the construction of over 3,000 new homes by improving infrastructure, including extending Wyandotte Street East, widening Banwell Road, and upgrading the intersection at Banwell and McNorton Street. Mayor Drew Dilkens highlighted the significance of...

Multiple bushfires have swept through Western Australia, with residents in the Wheatbelt region facing the loss of homes as emergency warnings are issued in Arthur River and Reef Beach. Power outages have affected hundreds of homes and businesses, with a 40,000-hectare blaze in the central region prompting watch-and-act alerts. Extreme heatwave warnings have been issued for the Goldfields and southern interior districts, with severe heatwave warnings in place across much of southern and inland WA....

Rachel Reeves, concerned about the UK economy, seems to have forgotten Labour's promises to go green. Labour had pledged to make Britain the "green finance capital of the world" and reduce greenhouse emissions by 100% from 1990 levels by 2050. Despite these ambitions, the Chancellor is supporting a third runway at Heathrow to boost economic growth, despite warnings from experts and think tanks that it could hinder efforts to reach net zero goals and provide...

A UK ticket-holder has won Friday’s £83 million EuroMillions jackpot by matching all five main numbers and two lucky stars. The winning numbers were 02, 11, 19, 30, 49, with lucky stars 03 and 08. The winner, who remains anonymous unless they choose to go public, marks the first UK EuroMillions jackpot win of 2025, according to Allwyn, the National Lottery operator. Full Article

India and Indonesia are finalizing a framework agreement for defense cooperation and technology sharing, with discussions centered on major projects like Brahmos missiles, air defense systems, and submarine technology. The agreement aims to facilitate co-production of weapon systems and technology transfer, with Indonesia expressing interest in the Brahmos system. President Prabowo Subianto's visit to India is focused on advancing these discussions and strengthening bilateral defense ties. Full Article

A federal appellate panel ruled that Iowa cannot enforce a law criminalizing entry for some undocumented immigrants, upholding a lower court injunction. Conservative states like Iowa are attempting to play a role in immigration enforcement, challenging the federal government's authority. The Iowa law, passed in 2024, faces legal challenges as the state battles the Biden administration over immigration policies. Full Article