The UAE Federal Tax Authority has set a deadline for businesses to register for Corporate Tax purposes with licenses issued in January and February, regardless of the year of issuance. Businesses must submit their registration applications by May 31, 2024, to avoid violating tax laws. Fines will be imposed on taxable persons who do not comply with the registration deadlines.
Anisur Rahman, a 24-year-old Bangladeshi national, died on April 10 after jumping off a fifth-floor balcony during a police raid on the Limassol apartment he was living in with 10 other individuals. The ombudswoman’s independent investigation into his death has been put on hold as the police file was denied to her and is being investigated by an independent authority following a complaint by Kisa NGO. The other individuals found living in Cyprus illegally are detained for possible witness testimony. The landlord of the apartment where Rahman lived has not been found at fault and other tenants continue to live there. Rahman’s death sparked protests in Limassol and Nicosia against racism faced by third-country nationals in Cyprus.
Donald Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records and plans to appeal the verdict after his sentencing on July 11. The charge carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison, but Trump’s public criticism during the trial could lead to a tougher penalty. Despite the conviction, Trump is still running for president in the 2024 election and faces three other criminal prosecutions. The guilty verdict prompted him to intensify deliberations on selecting a woman as his vice presidential running mate. National opinion polls show a tight race between Trump and Joe Biden, with some Republican voters expressing continued support for Trump while others are considering voting for Democrats. The verdict led to an increase in campaign donations for Trump, and some major Republican donors plan to continue supporting his campaign. The jury found Trump guilty of falsifying business documents based on explicit testimony from Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen. If elected, Trump could potentially shut down federal cases against him related to overturning the 2020 election loss and mishandling classified documents.
President Joe Biden criticized Donald Trump and other Republicans for questioning the integrity of the guilty verdict in Trump’s hush money jury trial. Biden emphasized that Trump had the opportunity to defend himself, the case was brought by the state, and the verdict was delivered by a jury of 12 citizens. Biden condemned attempts to undermine the U.S. justice system with false allegations and called it reckless, dangerous, and irresponsible. Trump, on the other hand, claimed the trial was politically motivated and suggested that no American was safe from prosecution. The guilty verdict in Trump’s trial has implications for the upcoming presidential election where Trump will try to win back the White House from Biden.
There is a strong tendency among the electorate to vote punitively, with a segment of society refusing to vote for parties they see as part of the establishment. This anger is fueled by economic hardship, the state’s inability to provide basic services, and the rise of far-right parties like ELAM. The political system is perceived as weak and unable to address societal problems, with politicians focusing more on their image and social media presence. Society’s choices reflect a desire for revenge on the establishment, but this also leads to disengagement from politics. The responsibility for these choices lies with society, which must find answers to its own problems before the next elections.
The remains of a missing person from 1974, Charalambos Sarlian from Keramoti, Kavala, a Greek national, have been identified. There are no close living relatives to receive and bury them.
The fact described in the text is that recent opinion polls show a trend towards increased voter turnout in Cypriot society, with a percentage ranging from 67% to 77% of respondents intending to vote on June 9. This suggests a reversal of previous trends in voter turnout for similar elections, indicating a willingness among voters to participate in the upcoming elections.
Egypt has detained students promoting pro-Palestinian boycotts and solidarity campaigns, along with many others protesting against Israel’s military campaign. At least 125 people have been arrested since the Gaza war began in October, with 95 still in pre-trial detention. The crackdown on dissent in Egypt has intensified since 2013, with tens of thousands arrested for speaking out against the government. Public demonstrations are outlawed, and authorities fear protests over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could fuel political dissent.
Fourteen migrants are stranded in the buffer zone near the University of Cyprus campus in Aglantzia, unable to enter government-controlled areas due to the temporary suspension of asylum applications by the Republic of Cyprus. The group includes women and children from Afghanistan, Sudan, Cameroon, and Iran, with assistance being provided by the UNFICYP and UNHCR. Patrols have been increased along the buffer zone to deter migrant arrivals, resulting in a 95% decrease in arrivals by boat from Syria. Pushbacks in Lebanese waters have contributed to this decrease, but the Mediterranean crossing remains the deadliest route for migrants. The U.N. human rights office has reported gross human rights violations faced by Syrian refugees returning to Syria, including torture, abduction, sexual harassment, and violence. Pushbacks are measures used by states to force refugees and migrants out of their territory, circumventing international protection safeguards.
The federation of patients’ associations reiterated its commitment to advocating for the inalienable rights of patients to health, including addressing and correcting distortions within the national health scheme.