The United States has charged a former Indian intelligence officer for allegedly directing a foiled plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. European Union leaders agreed to use all their leverage, including trade, development aid and visa policy, to speed up returns of migrants illegally entering the bloc. In Asia, Malaysia has passed a law allowing children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to be eligible for citizenship. Australia prime minister Mr Anthony Albanese is facing public scrutiny after buying an expensive coastal property and in Singapore, five BTO projects will go on sale in February 2025. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.  Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro ([email protected])  Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.