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The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate by 25 basis points and warned that further increases are likely as inflationary risks build. The decision lifts borrowing costs for Australian households and businesses, and analysts are weighing how aggressive the bank may need to be as price pressures persist.

Indonesia will inject $1.1 billion into BPJS Kesehatan, the state agency that runs the country's universal health insurance scheme. The government capital injection is aimed at strengthening the insurer's finances so it can keep covering more than 90% of Indonesians. Observers are watching whether the funds will resolve persistent claims backlogs and funding shortfalls in the national health programme.

New York City has subpoenaed Elon Musk and his artificial intelligence company xAI as part of an investigation into AI safety. The move makes the city one of the most prominent US local governments to target a major AI developer directly, and it adds regulatory pressure for Musk, whose AI business is already drawing scrutiny alongside his other ventures.

BP is considering selling its Brazilian biofuels business, according to a Bloomberg News report picked up by Reuters. The potential divestment would mark another step in the energy major's efforts to streamline its portfolio and refocus on core oil and gas operations, though no buyer or valuation has been named and the company has not confirmed a deal.