Developing nations need debt relief, Dar tells UN forum

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks at the high-level political forum on sustainable development at the United Nations, on July 21, 2025. — X@ForeignOfficePk NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressed that sustainable development in developing countries depends on debt relief and grant-based financial support. Dar was addressing…

Australia news live: no positive STI results to date as testing of children in case of accused Melbourne childcare paedophile continues | Australia news

No positive STI results to date as testing of children in case of accused Melbourne childcare paedophile continues Benita Kolovos All children tested so far for sexually transmitted infections after coming into contact with accused childcare paedophile Joshua Dale Brown have tested negative, the Victorian deputy premier, Ben Carroll, has told reporters. Carroll this afternoon said he’d…

Regulator to investigate credit repair and debt management sector

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced a probe into credit repair and debt management services amid reports of dishonest practices. The investigation aims to weed out those exploiting financially vulnerable consumers by not meeting debt management terms, charging high fees, or not communicating adequately with customers. ASIC said it is concerned some…