Canada has canceled its planned digital services tax on US tech companies following President Trump's condemnation of the levy as a "direct and blatant attack." The tax, set to impose a 3% levy on companies like Amazon and Google, was slated to take effect Monday. Trump threatened tariffs on...
Senate Republicans' tax and domestic policy bill, nearing a vote, could add over $3 trillion to the national debt over 10 years. The bill includes extended tax cuts and deep cuts to programs like Medicaid and food benefits. The Congressional Budget Office analysis, factoring in expiring tax cuts,...
Rising right-wing extremism in Dessau, eastern Germany, is alarming authorities. Nazi symbols are increasingly normalized among youth, with some openly glorifying Hitler and engaging in hateful chants. This trend, observed across eastern Germany, reflects a broader radicalization, fueled by economic struggles and a lack of societal pushback. ...
Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim American to win a NYC mayoral primary, advocates for significant policy changes. His platform includes a $30 minimum wage, free buses, and universal childcare, funded by higher taxes on the wealthy. He rejects the billionaire label, stating that extreme wealth is unacceptable given...
The Justice Department is prioritizing denaturalization efforts, aiming to revoke the citizenship of naturalized Americans who commit certain crimes. A June 11 memo directs attorneys to prioritize cases involving crimes like national security violations or fraud. This move, raising constitutional concerns among experts, follows previous administrations' use of denaturalization,...
Former President Donald Trump announced potential new tariffs on Japanese cars, addressing a hypothetical letter to "Mr. Japan" instead of naming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Trump cited an unfair trade imbalance, claiming Japan imports few US cars. This gaffe sparked widespread criticism on social media, highlighting Trump's apparent...
India's political leadership restricted military action against Pakistani military bases during the May conflict, resulting in the loss of Indian fighter jets, according to a military official. Shiv Kumar, India's military attaché to Indonesia, stated at a Jakarta seminar that these losses stemmed from limitations imposed by the political...
Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic mayoral nominee for New York City, is facing attacks from Republicans, including Donald Trump, who labeled him a communist and threatened to cut federal funding if Mamdani doesn't cooperate. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, denies the accusations and emphasizes his commitment to working-class New Yorkers....
An Israeli court has postponed Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial hearings this week due to national security concerns raised by the prime minister, Mossad, and military intelligence. The decision follows Donald Trump's call to dismiss the case, citing potential interference with negotiations with Hamas and Iran. Netanyahu, indicted on...
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 80, will seek re-election in next year's presidential election, aiming for a fifth term. He plans to boost Uganda's economy from $66 billion to $500 billion within five years. Opposition leader Bobi Wine will also run, having previously alleged election fraud. Recent legislation...
