Even with control of the White House and Congress up in the air, lawmakers and lobbyists are gearing up for a big debate next year over expiring measures in former President Donald Trump’s tax law. President Biden’s decision not to seek re-election is upending expectations about who will control Washington next year. But there is … Read more
The Nicosia municipal swimming pool will be closed for the fifth consecutive summer season in 2024 due to the public sector’s inefficiency and lack of competence. The pool needed a major overhaul after 30 years, but the project has been delayed significantly. The pool was handed over to the Cyprus Sports Organisation for training purposes, leaving the public without an affordable swimming option for several years.
Three of the six outgoing Cyprus MEPs seem set for re-election, with incumbents Loucas Fourlas, Giorgos Georgiou, and Costas Mavrides expected to retain their seats. The far-right party ELAM could win its first European seat.
President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the important contribution of shipping to the economic development of Cyprus and stated that his administration will continue to work towards the sustainable development of Cypriot shipping.
Jurors could be seated as soon as Wednesday to determine whether Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey broke the law in a bribery scheme involving Egypt’s and Qatar’s governments.
Fact: U.S. President Joe Biden joked about former President Donald Trump suggesting injecting bleach as a treatment for COVID-19.
Japan has expressed regret over U.S. President Joe Biden’s comment that “xenophobia” is hindering the country’s economic growth. Despite this, Japan’s ties with the United States remain strong, with Tokyo aiming to strengthen them further. Biden had stated that immigration has been beneficial for the U.S. economy, contrasting it with countries like China, Japan, Russia, and India, which he claimed are struggling due to being xenophobic towards immigrants. Japan, known for its homogeneity, has been hesitant about immigration but is facing a labor shortage due to declining birthrates and an aging population. Prime Minister Kishida mentioned the possibility of inviting skilled workers to Japan but ruled out a comprehensive immigration program, citing resistance within Japanese society towards continuous immigration from overseas.
Los Angeles police cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California without making arrests on Sunday following turmoil at universities across the United States over the Israel-Hamas war. USC President Carol Folt requested police intervention as the occupation was spiraling in a dangerous direction. The camp was cleared peacefully in 64 minutes. At UCLA, Chancellor Gene Block announced the creation of a new Office of Campus Safety after clashes between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Senator Bernie Sanders compared campus protests to those against the Vietnam War. A student at the University of Mississippi was expelled for making racist gestures towards a Black female protester. At the University of Texas in Austin, pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied peacefully, calling for universities to divest from Israel and push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Labour Party won mayoral polls in London and central England, with Sadiq Khan being re-elected as London mayor and Labour also winning in the central West Midlands region.
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.