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Israeli Prime Minister Dissolves War Cabinet

Israeli Prime Minister Dissolves War Cabinet Amid Political Rift Over Gaza’s Future Strategy

Political tension in Israel over the conduct of the country’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip spilled out into public view again Monday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disbanded an influential group that had, since Hamas launched its Oct. 7 terrorist attack and sparked the war, helped to set Israel’s war policy. Netanyahu dissolved the […]

South Africa President Inauguration

Heads of State Arrive for Presidential Inauguration

South Africa Prepares for Inauguration of Seventh Democratically Elected President On June 19, 2024, South Africa will mark a significant milestone as it inaugurates its seventh democratically elected President. The inauguration follows the nation’s successful election on May 29, 2024, and will be held at a public venue in Pretoria, allowing for broad public participation. […]

Zuma's MK party to join South Africa's opposition alliance

Zuma’s MK party to join South Africa’s opposition alliance

In a significant political shift in South Africa, former President Jacob Zuma has announced that his party, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), will align with the opposition alliance in parliament. This move follows the recent elections where MK contested and garnered substantial support, positioning itself as the country’s third-largest party. Zuma, speaking through MK spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela, […]

Kenyan policeman shoots magistrate in open court

Kenyan policeman shoots magistrate in open court

In a shocking and tragic incident in Nairobi, Kenya, a senior police officer, Chief Inspector Samson Kipchirchir Kipruto, lost his life after opening fire in a courtroom. The scene unfolded shortly after Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti ruled on a case involving Kipruto’s wife, canceling her bail due to her failure to comply with court […]

End to Siege in el-Fasher

UN Security Council Calls for Immediate End to Siege in el-Fasher, Sudan’s Darfur Region

Resolution Urges Sudanese Military and RSF to Protect Civilians and Cease Violence Immediately The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has approved a resolution demanding that Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) halt the siege in North Darfur region and end fighting in the area. The resolution, approved in a vote of 14-0 with Russia abstaining […]

Capital Gains Tax

Assessing the Potential Impact of Canada’s Capital Gains Tax Changes on the Tech Sector

Canada’s Proposed Capital Gains Tax Changes: Impact on the Tech Sector Recently, Canada’s Liberal government announced pivotal changes to capital gains taxes in Budget 2024, stirring substantial concern within the technology sector. The proposed adjustment involves raising the inclusion rate on capital gains—from one-half to two-thirds—rather than altering the tax rate itself. This means a […]

EU Considers Strategies to Support Ukraine Amid Treaty Restrictions on Arms Purchases

EU Considers Strategies to Support Ukraine Amid Treaty Restrictions on Arms Purchases

EU Explores Legal Loopholes to Support Ukraine’s Defence Efforts Brussels is actively investigating avenues to circumvent a clause in the EU treaty that prohibits arms purchases from the union’s budget, aiming to bolster support for defence and Ukraine amidst escalating tensions. The European Commission has proposed the establishment of a legal task force to reassess […]

Elon Musk Threatens Apple Device Ban Over OpenAI Integration

Elon Musk Issues Warning: Threatens to Ban Apple Devices Over OpenAI Integration

Elon Musk Threatens Apple Device Ban Over OpenAI Integration Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk stirred controversy on Monday with a bold statement threatening to ban Apple devices from his companies if the tech giant integrates OpenAI at the operating system level. In a strongly worded post on his social media platform X, Musk, who leads Tesla, […]

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New Zealand Abandons Proposal to Tax Livestock Emissions

New Zealand Introduces Legislation to Exclude Agriculture from Emissions Pricing New legislation set to be introduced to parliament this month will exempt the agriculture sector from a new emissions pricing plan, announced the New Zealand government. “Agriculture is a cornerstone of our economy, and we are committed to meeting our climate change obligations while supporting […]

Condemnation of Capital Gains Changes

Business Groups Unite: Condemnation of Capital Gains Changes as ‘Divisive

Business Groups Urge Reversal of Capital Gains Changes in Open Letter to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland This morning, a coalition of leading business groups released an open letter addressed to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, intensifying pressure on the federal government to reconsider recent proposals outlined in the 2024 budget. The contentious plans include increasing the […]