Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the 'real economy' and not concerned about 'a little' market volatility

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 FASTSINGAPORE: Paulus Tannos's lawyer argued against his extradition to Indonesia due to concerns over corruption and the elapsed time since the alleged offense. Tannos is wanted in connection with a significant corruption case linked to Indonesia's electronic identity card project, with the hearing focused on...

During a hearing in Singapore, Paulus Tannos' lawyer argued against his extradition to Indonesia, citing potential oppression due to corruption and the time elapsed since the alleged offense. The court, examining evidence for Tannos' involvement in a corruption case linked to Indonesia's electronic identity card project, ruled that the extradition request's documents were admissible, continuing the proceedings from June 23 to 25. Need More Context? 🔎

A federal jury awarded $500,000 to the widow and estate of Metropolitan Police Officer Jeffrey Smith, who died by suicide after defending the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot. The jury found chiropractor David Walls-Kaufman liable for assaulting Smith, ordering him to pay $440,000 in damages, though a wrongful-death claim was dismissed by the judge. Need More Context? 🔎

Sussan Ley, acknowledging the Liberal Party's significant defeat in the May election, will outline her vision for a more inclusive party at the National Press Club, emphasizing the need to reflect modern Australia. She aims to restore voter trust through consultative policy development, focusing on aspirations and diverse narratives across the country. Need More Context? 🔎

The Spanish government has hindered BBVA's €11bn hostile bid for Sabadell by enforcing a three-year prohibition on merging the two banks, as stated by Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo. BBVA now faces a decision to accept these conditions, challenge them legally, or abandon the bid, with BBVA's chair asserting that such government restrictions are "illegal." Need More Context? 🔎

Thailand has enacted travel restrictions on all individuals and vehicles attempting to enter Cambodia amid escalating tensions following a fatal border clash, with punitive measures imposed by both nations. The Thai government aims to curb illegal scam operations in Cambodia while facing political fallout from a leaked phone call involving Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, which has strained her coalition. Need More Context? 🔎