Indonesia has sufficient budgetary capacity to procure the Indian BrahMos supersonic missile system, according to Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. While the exact value of the contract remains undisclosed by both Jakarta and New Delhi, the Defense Ministry’s current annual allocation of Rp 187.1 trillion ($10.4 billion) provides the necessary financial headroom for such a … Read more
Travelers using weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro must disclose their use to insurance providers to ensure coverage remains valid. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) warns that failing to declare prescribed medications or the underlying health conditions they treat can lead to invalidated policies and rejected claims, potentially leaving holidaymakers responsible … Read more
The office of Finance Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne is refusing to release data supporting Prime Minister Mark Carney’s claims that Canada will accelerate defence spending to four per cent of GDP by 2030. A spokesperson for Champagne told Global News the office is “not in a position to scoop forthcoming announcements” and will not provide details … Read more
A Queensland lottery player has only five days to claim a division one winning ticket worth $774,826.59 before it expires on July 6. The ticket, which was purchased at the Gatton Plaza News Agency west of Ipswich, remains unclaimed after the July 2019 draw, according to officials at The Lott. Why do lottery prizes go … Read more
Emily Blunt recently secured a $15 million payday for her role in Disclosure Day, a significant career milestone that follows her $12.5 million earnings for The Devil Wears Prada 2. While the actor now commands blockbuster salaries, she originally intended to pursue a career as a United Nations translator. According to statements made on BBC … Read more
Adam Walker, a former top officer for the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC) labor union, was arrested Wednesday on charges of grand theft and forgery. Prosecutors from the state attorney general’s office allege Walker stole more than $82,000 from the UFLAC Fire Foundation, a charity dedicated to assisting injured firefighters and their families. … Read more
Why are financial markets wary of Andy Burnham’s potential victory? Currency analysts at Ebury warned that investors may be underestimating risks tied to Andy Burnham’s expected win in the Makerfield by-election, citing concerns over potential shifts in UK fiscal policy. Matthew Ryan, Ebury’s head of market strategy, noted that markets are closely tracking the contest … Read more
The U.S. dollar is maintaining a floor against major currencies as markets balance the easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against persistent expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. While an interim peace deal between the U.S. and Iran has cooled immediate fears regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Rabobank analyst Jane Foley notes … Read more
A proposed update to the California Department of Aging’s intrastate funding formula could result in significant service reductions for older adults in Los Angeles County. According to Maral Karaccusian, director of the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, a projected 17% funding cut would lead to nearly 343,000 fewer meals provided to seniors annually … Read more
Australia has reached a record high in its billionaire population, with 178 individuals currently identified. This represents an increase of 17 over the past year, according to new analysis based on the 2026 Australian Financial Review Rich List. The collective wealth of these individuals now exceeds $686 billion, having grown by $25.67 billion in the … Read more