The presidential race is unpredictable, but the legislative conversation in 2025 for the eventual winner is actually already determined. Nearly all of the Trump tax cuts affecting individual filers expire at the end of that year, as well as enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act exchanges. As I was told back in April, the near-term … Read more
The abolition of US federal income tax would lead to a shortfall of $2.1 trillion in government revenues, according to an expert read moreFormer US President Donald Trump has proposed abolishing federal income tax if he wins the US presidential election.Trump is the presumptive presidential nominee of the Republican Party and is running against current … Read more
An Asian elephant gave birth to twins in Thailand (image above, AFP), a rare event for this endangered species, after a perilous birth that injured a caregiver. Eighteen minutes after an 80-kilogramme male was born on Friday night, a 60-kilogram female elephant was born, and the mother, Pangjamjuri, suffered a nervous breakdown. A member of … Read more
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour challenger Keir Starmer debated over how to boost Britain’s economy, with Sunak accusing Labour of wanting to increase taxes if they win power. Sunak claimed that Labour would raise taxes by £2,000, but Starmer called this figure “nonsense.” Starmer criticized the Conservative Party for presiding over economic chaos and opposed Sunak’s plan for mandatory national service. Sunak also discussed tackling immigration by sending illegal asylum seekers to Rwanda, while Starmer said he had a plan to address immigration concerns. An opinion poll after the debate suggested that Sunak had won.
Limassol police are investigating an assault on four 29-year-old men in Germasogeia early on Sunday. The victims were leaving a nightclub when their car was allegedly attacked by the occupants of another vehicle after honking their horn. Three of the men required surgery for injuries sustained in the assault, with two sustaining fractures. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts being made to secure witness testimonies and review CCTV footage. The suspects are described as young men in their 30s with beards, speaking Greek, and driving a dark-colored Mazda vehicle.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Emma Navarro 6-2 6-3 in the French Open quarter-finals. Sabalenka is unbeaten in 11 straight matches at the majors this year without losing a set.
16 people were killed and 35 wounded in U.S. and British strikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah province. The strikes targeted a radio building in Al-Hawk district and port of Salif. The U.S. and British militaries launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen to deter the militant group from disrupting shipping in the Red Sea.
The Israeli military has lifted a ban on the sale of food to Gaza from Israel and the occupied West Bank amid international aid choking as a result of the battlefield offensive. Gaza traders have been given permission to resume purchasing food such as fresh fruit, vegetables, and dairy products from Israeli and Palestinian suppliers. The deliveries are vetted by the Israeli military at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, with only products for sale allowed and no charitable donations permitted. The flow of deliveries has been inconsistent, with prices often too high for cash-strapped families in Gaza.
Israeli tanks continued to raid Rafah for a second day, defying the World Court’s order to end attacks on the city. The United States did not believe a major ground operation was underway, despite Israel’s incursion into Rafah. Residents reported Israeli tanks entering various areas before retreating towards the border with Egypt. The Palestinian health ministry called for immediate healthcare assistance in Rafah and northern Gaza, where hospitals had stopped functioning. UNRWA reported that around a million Palestinians had fled after Israeli evacuation orders. The Red Crescent Society evacuated medical teams due to ongoing bombardments. The World Court criticized Israel for not ensuring the safety and well-being of the evacuees from Rafah. Israel proposed a ceasefire and hostage release to Qatar, but Hamas insisted talks were pointless unless Israel ended its offensive on Rafah. Over 36,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s Gaza offensive.
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UNRWA described reports of attacks on families seeking shelter in Rafah as “horrifying”. Israeli air strikes killed at least 35 Palestinians in a designated area for the displaced in Rafah. The Israeli military targeted Hamas officials in Rafah, causing civilian casualties. The International Committee of the Red Cross reported an influx of casualties in Rafah. The Israeli military continued operations in Rafah despite a U.N. court ruling. Hamas fired rockets in response to Israeli attacks. Nearly 36,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s offensive in Gaza.