The government says this temporary ban is a “minor but meaningful” step in its $32 billion Homes for Australia plan, which focuses on boosting housing supply and making home ownership more accessible.
The slashed projects also include: $29 million for "strengthening the political landscape in Bangladesh" and $20 million for "fiscal federalism" in Nepal.
These discussions are part of India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its relationships with the US across multiple sectors, including technology, energy, and national security.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “lengthy and highly productive” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the war in Ukraine, Middle East tensions, energy, artificial intelligence, and global finance.