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President Trump is moving to withhold immigration-related spending, according to a report by GV Wire. The measure would block allocated funds from being distributed, a step likely to draw scrutiny from Congress and immigration advocates who argue such spending is mandated by law. Supporters see it as a way to curb programs they oppose, while critics warn it could disrupt enforcement and services already funded.

The European Union is moving to restrict the energy and water consumption of data centres, a sector whose rapid growth driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence has put mounting pressure on electricity grids and water supplies. The proposal signals tighter regulation of tech infrastructure across member states, with debate focusing on how sustainability rules will affect data centre operators and Europe's digital economy.

Warren Buffett's long-standing proposal to curb the US deficit is circulating again. The idea is simple: Congress must pass any deficit-reduction law, and if the deficit is not cut below 3% of GDP, sitting members of Congress become ineligible for re-election. The plan, floated years ago, is being shared and debated as concerns over America's mounting federal debt grow louder.

The Reserve Bank of Australia meets on Tuesday for the sixth time this year, with economists and financial markets near-certain it will lift interest rates again. The debate now centres on how many further increases could follow as the bank works to curb inflation, with households watching borrowing costs climb.

India has proposed banning junk food sales in school canteens and within 50 meters of schools, in an effort to curb rising obesity and diabetes rates among children. The proposal would restrict children's access to unhealthy foods during and around school hours. Commentators are discussing whether the measure can reverse worsening childhood health trends in the country.

European interior ministers are meeting to discuss strengthening the bloc's external border controls and speeding up the return of rejected asylum seekers. Talks reportedly cover fast-track return procedures and tighter monitoring at migration routes, part of a broader push to curb irregular arrivals. Migration remains one of the most contested policy areas across EU member states, with governments under domestic pressure to show results.

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to enshrine stricter neutrality rules in law, a move that would have limited cooperation with Nato. The result keeps open the possibility of closer security ties with Western allies, including joint military exercises and arms deals with neighbouring countries. Supporters of the measure had argued stricter neutrality would preserve Switzerland's traditional role, while opponents warned it would weaken the country's security at a time of war in Europe.