Vice President Kamala Harris backs hiking the current 21% federal corporate income tax rate to 35%, higher than socialist Venezuela’s 34% rate. Vice President Harris’ plan is also significantly higher than President Biden’s proposed plan to hike the corporate rate to 28%. The Harris 35% rate would saddle America with one of the highest corporate … Read more
The Greek delegation presented the history of the Parthenon Marbles case, emphasizing the violent removal of the sculptures and the poor conditions of their preservation at the British Museum. Efforts to engage in dialogue with the UK have been fruitless, and the Marbles are considered an integral part of Greek cultural heritage. The UK reiterated that existing laws do not allow for the return of the Marbles to Greece, despite strong support from numerous countries for their repatriation.
Donald Trump held a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where some of his supporters camped out overnight in their cars to see him. Trump’s rallies are a key feature of his campaign, designed to create an emotional experience for his base and attract new supporters. The rallies are meticulously planned and Trump is involved in every detail, including the music. Attendees register with the campaign to attend the rallies, which are also used to collect data, attract media coverage, and recruit volunteers. The rallies are held in battleground states like Wisconsin, where Trump narrowly lost to Biden in 2020. The events are carefully stagecrafted to entertain the crowd and reinforce Trump’s message that the country needs to be fixed. During the rally, Trump repeated false claims about the 2020 election being stolen and made promises about deportations and building a wall. The speech had a religious tone and included pledges of loyalty and protection between Trump and his supporters. The rally ended with Trump exiting the stage to an R&B song.
Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem won the prestigious 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award for his image of a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her five-year-old niece in the Gaza Strip. The picture was taken in a hospital in southern Gaza where families were searching for relatives killed during Israeli bombing. Salem hopes the award will bring awareness to the human impact of war, especially on children.
Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Thursday, extending losses on hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East and a bleaker demand picture.
The U.S. will not renew a license that eased Venezuela oil sanctions, imposing punitive measures due to President Nicolas Maduro’s failure to meet election commitments.
Fact: The annual inflation rate in the northern part of Cyprus hit 94.5 per cent in March, with monthly food inflation reaching 3.4 per cent.
Juan Vicente Perez Mora, the world’s oldest man and Venezuelan citizen, passed away at the age of 114, just two months before his 115th birthday. He credited his longevity to hard work, proper rest, early sleep, a daily glass of aguardiente, and a strong faith. Perez Mora was married for 60 years and had 11 children, 42 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro paid tribute to him on social media.
Lawmakers in Venezuela allied with President Nicolas Maduro approved the creation of a new state in the Esequibo region, which is disputed with Guyana. This decision aligns with Maduro’s claims over the 160,000-square-km territory but has no immediate effect. Venezuela and Guyana agreed to avoid force and not escalate tensions after a meeting between Maduro and the Guyanese leader. Despite an International Court of Justice (ICJ) case pending on the territory’s ownership, Venezuela does not recognize the ICJ and cites a December referendum, which allegedly had over 10 million voters, as justification for its actions, including oil exploration in Esequibo. Guyana maintains its borders are non-negotiable and will defend its sovereignty. The new state, named Guayana Esequiba, will have its temporary capital in Tumeremo, Bolivar, and its creation will be official upon publication in the gazette. Its borders will be the Atlantic Ocean, Brazil, Guyana, and the Venezuelan states of Delta Amacuro and Bolivar. This move comes as Venezuela revives its claim to the territory following significant oil and gas discoveries.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, has arrived in Cyprus. The government is hopeful that her arrival marks the beginning of a new period of progress on the Cyprus problem. Holguin is being briefed by UN Special Representative Colin Stewart before meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. The government spokesperson stated that they are determined to contribute to the conditions necessary for the resumption of negotiations. Confidence-building measures have also been announced, including granting citizenship to the children of a Turkish Cypriot and a Turkish parent. This is Holguin’s first visit to the island since her appointment.