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Students in Ireland and Switzerland join Gaza protest wave

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Students in Ireland and Switzerland join Gaza protest wave

Students at Trinity College Dublin and Lausanne University in Switzerland staged occupations to protest against Israel’s war in Gaza, joining demonstrations at U.S. campuses. In Dublin, students built an encampment that led the university to restrict campus access and close the Book of Kells exhibition. The protesters demanded Trinity cut academic ties with Israel and divest from companies with ties to Israel. In Lausanne, around 100 students occupied a building to support demands, including an end to scientific cooperation with Israel. The university said the occupation could continue until Monday as long as it did not disrupt campus work.

Israel shuts down Al Jazeera’s local operations

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Israel shuts down Al Jazeera’s local operations

The Israeli cabinet has decided to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel for the duration of the war in Gaza, citing national security concerns. The decision includes closing Al Jazeera’s offices, confiscating equipment, cutting off broadcasts, and blocking websites. Al Jazeera has been critical of Israel’s military operation in Gaza, but Israel has not mentioned Al Jazeera’s operations in Gaza in its statement. The closure is allowed under a law ratified by Israel’s parliament, and could last until the end of major military operations in Gaza.

Pierre Poilievre: Memo to corporate Canada – fire your lobbyist. Ignore politicians. Go to the people

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Pierre Poilievre: Memo to corporate Canada - fire your lobbyist. Ignore politicians. Go to the people

The text discusses how business leaders are getting closer to high-tax, anti-resource Liberals.

Students erect pro-Palestinian camp at Ireland’s Trinity College

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Students erect pro-Palestinian camp at Ireland’s Trinity College

Students at Trinity College Dublin have built an encampment in protest of Israel’s war in Gaza, leading to restricted campus access and the closure of the Book of Kells exhibition, a top tourist attraction in Ireland. The protest was sparked by a fine imposed on the students’ union by the university, not solely related to the Gaza conflict. The protesters are demanding that the university cut ties with Israeli institutions and divest from companies connected to Israel. Ireland has a history of supporting Palestinian rights, with plans to formally recognize Palestine as a state.

Larnaca port and marina must be concluded , “at all cost”

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Larnaca port and marina must be concluded , “at all cost”

Projects worth €100 million are planned in Larnaca in the coming years.

Amazon results beat estimates, revenue forecast misses

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Amazon results beat estimates, revenue forecast misses

Amazon.com reported quarterly results above Wall Street’s expectations, with CEO Andy Jassy highlighting the big opportunity in servicing AI customers. The company’s first-quarter sales increased by 13% to 3.3 billion, and net income more than tripled to .4 billion. Amazon expects revenue of 4.0 billion to 9.0 billion for the current quarter ending June. AWS, the largest provider of cloud-computing services, posted a 17% rise in revenue to .0 billion in the first quarter.

American opinion: Biden tax plan would pummel average Americans

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American opinion: Biden tax plan would pummel average Americans

The Biden tax plan includes increasing the U.S. corporate tax rate by one-third to 28 percent and proposing a 40 percent leap in the corporate alternative minimum tax.

Houthis offer education to students suspended in US protest crackdown

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Houthis offer education to students suspended in US protest crackdown

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militia is offering a place for U.S. students suspended from universities for supporting Palestinians in the Gaza conflict. The students have been protesting against Israel’s actions in Gaza and calling on President Biden to intervene. Sanaa University, run by the Houthis, is welcoming these students to continue their studies in Yemen, condemning suppression of freedom of expression at U.S. and European universities. The offer has sparked sarcasm among Yemenis on social media.

Yen gains on US dollar

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Yen gains on US dollar

The Japanese Yen is having one of its best weeks in history against the US Dollar, with the USDJPY pair dropping from roughly 160.00 to 153.00 due to interventions. The US Dollar Index is holding around 105.00, and there is speculation on how long the effects of the interventions will last. Japanese companies are facing issues due to the weak Yen, and tourism is boosting local inflation. The US Jobs Report data for April is expected to influence the market on Friday. The rate differential between the US and Japan is not likely to sustain the JPY appreciation.

Three major amendments to new Company Law in taxation

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Three major amendments to new Company Law in taxation

The new Company Law revision introduces a horizontal corporate personality denial system, holding shareholders accountable for the actions of other controlled companies. This will impact tax treatment for companies engaging in related-party transactions to evade taxes.