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Trumpβs βbig, beautiful billβ at a crucial juncture
The bill proposes sweeping changes, including Trump's 2017 tax cuts and enacting deep cuts to social programmes.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:GOP tax bill would shrink incomes for low earners: Analysis
Many different think tanks and legislative analysts in Washington have been sounding the alarm that the GOP bill to cut taxes and spending has greater advantages for wealthier taxpayers than it does for working Americans. But one group is projecting lower earners will not only receive smaller benefits from the bill but will actually be...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:What does Syria's sanctions relief mean for Lebanon?
As the US considers lifting sanctions on Syria, Lebanon sees both risk and opportunity. President Joseph Aoun eyes regional trade, refugee returns and economic recovery amid shifting alliances.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:UK rich explore β10 years out, 9 years inβ to escape inheritance tax net
Expat Britons are no longer liable for death duties after spending a decade abroad under last yearβs Budget changes
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Tech IPO market is finally showing signs of life
After an extended drought, the tech IPO market appeared to be opening up earlier this year until Trump's sweeping tariffs announcement in April.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Protesters in Budapest demonstrate against 'Transparency Bill' with banner and red paint
The next demonstration in Budapest is expected on Sunday at 5:30 pm, at Kossuth Square.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US-UK tips on how Koreans, others must approach Trump trade talks
On May 8, President Donald Trump announced the first bilateral trade deal since unveiling the so-called βLiberation Dayβ tariffs on April 2. The agreement with the United Kingdom, labeled as an βeconomic prosperity dealβ rather than a free trade agreement (FTA), portends what future trade deals may look like, particularly for close allies and trading [β¦] The post US-UK tips on how Koreans, others must approach Trump...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:What's going on with air traffic control in the U.S.? Here are the facts
Three technical outages affecting Newark airport have traumatized air traffic controllers and worried passengers about the safety of U.S. air travel. Here are the facts on whatβs happening.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying
The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Brussels cracks down on unlicensed tourist rentals to protect local housing
Authorities say the move aims to preserve access to housing for the residents of the Belgian capital, particularly in the city centre, where property pressure is high.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The Netherlands Hosts the Worldβs First Museum Focused on Migration
The Felix Museumβs tornado is a metaphor for a journey with unexpected twists and turns. On Friday, the Fenix Museum, a new cultural institution devoted entirely to the theme of migration, officially opened its doors to the public in the Netherlands. RELATED: The Remittance Tax is Highly Discriminatory: President Sheinbaum Housed in a restored historic [β¦]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Amid Disappearing Federal Funds, Could New York Be a Model for City-Level Health?
New York City has become an example of city-level health and climate programs. NPQ talks to mayors and advocates about how other cities are attempting to replicate New York Cityβs success worldwide.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Malcolm X at 100: Ibram X Kendi looks to the future
Author Ibram X Kendi on what still needs to be learned about Malcolm Xβs legacy and race in the United States.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israel launches strikes on two Yemen ports
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises more strikes if the group continues to launch attacks on Israel.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump announces 'very big contract' for UAE to buy AI chips on last leg of Gulf trip
Trump announces 'very big contract' for UAE to buy AI chips on last leg of Gulf trip Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 18:27 Sale of huge quantities of AI chips to Gulf has sparked a rally in semiconductor stocks, but is contentious in Washington US President Donald Trump (L), accompanied by his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, gestures as he prepares to board Air Force One in Abu Dhabi...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:The Remittance Tax is Highly Discriminatory: President Sheinbaum
The proposed 5% tax would also violate the U.S.-Mexico Double Taxation Treaty in effect since 1994. On Friday, Finance Secretary Edgar Amador said that the proposal to impose a 5% tax on remittances violates a tax treaty between Mexico and the United States that has been in effect since 1994. RELATED: Remittance Taxes Emerge as [β¦]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Flatter or confront? How world leaders are dealing with Trump
Four months after Donald Trump returned to the White House, governments are still agonising over how to approach an erratic, unpredictable American president
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Breaking down a deadly week in Gaza as Israel kills hundreds
More than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israel this week, as the UN continues to warn of imminent mass starvation
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Macron: Gaza situation 'intolerable'
Macron: Gaza situation 'intolerable' French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Friday that he felt the humanitarian crisis inGazawas unacceptable, and added he hoped to discuss the matter soon with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. - Reporting by Reuters
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:London council acted βirrationallyβ over approval of summer festivals, High Court rules
Ruling raises questions about programme of events set to start next week in Brockwell Park
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:NJ Transit workers go on strike after wage increase talks stall
The strike leaves hundreds of thousands of commuters in New Jersey and New York without rail access.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Lafcadio Hearn: the foreign correspondent as double agent
This is a story of how, a century and a quarter ago in Japan, a remarkable Anglo-Irish-Greek foreign correspondent called Lafcadio Hearn pulled off an unusual feat: He became admired not only by the readers he was writing for in America and Europe, who knew little about Japan, but also by the Japanese themselves, who [β¦] The post Lafcadio Hearn: the foreign correspondent as double agent appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Simion accuses Moldova of manipulating Romanian election as vote goes to wire
Turnout is high in Moldova, a nation with many Romanian voters who did not back ultranationalist Simion in the first round.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Carney travelling to Rome with Liberal MPs for Pope's inaugural mass
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Rome for his first official trip to the Vatican where he will attend the inaugural mass for Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. He's expected to meet with world leaders, including members of the G7.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral
A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Group of European leaders demands Israel lift Gaza blockade
Group of European leaders demands Israel lift Gaza blockade A statement issued by the leaders of Spain, Norway, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, and Slovenia on Friday is demanding that Israel lift its total blockade of Gaza, which was imposed in early March. "We call on the Israeli government to immediately reverse its current policy and fully lift the blockade on Gaza," the statement read."We will not remain...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Zelenskyy-Putin talks should be 'next step' β Kyiv
Brief talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul with lower-level delegations. This was the first time the two countries held direct negotiations since the first weeks of Russia's invasion. More on DW.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Children die after USAID funding cuts end lifeline for displaced communities fleeing violence
For years, the United States Agency for International Development had been the backbone of the humanitarian response in northeastern Nigeria, helping non-government organizations provide food, shelter and healthcare to millions of people. But this year, the Trump administration cut more than 90% of USAID's foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall assistance around the world.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:ICC prosecutor to step aside until probe into alleged misconduct ends
ICC says Karim Khan will take a leave of absence pending the conclusion of UN-led investigation.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Charter Communications to buy rival Cox for $21.9bn
The proposed merger, which would create the largest cable provider in the US, could face antitrust hurdles.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Gabon's ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to Angola
Sylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Anthropic closes $2.5 billion credit facility as Wall Street continues plunging money into AI boom
Anthropic, founded by former OpenAI research executives, launched its Claude chatbot in March 2023.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israel launches new round of strikes against Houthis in Yemen
Bombing of two ports comes after rebels repeatedly fired missiles into Israel despite truce with US
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:BBC Question Time: Social media erupts over panel response to 'Gaza genocide' question
BBC Question Time: Social media erupts over panel response to 'Gaza genocide' question Submitted by Ayah El-Khaldi on Fri, 05/16/2025 - 13:28 Viewers criticised BBCβs flagship political debate show after panelists insisted on Israel's 'right to defend itself' Fiona Bruce, host of BBC Question Time, speaks during the 15 May episode (Screengrab) Off Social media users have accused several of the panellists that featured...
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