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PoliticsOct 5Hong Kong lawmakers say 5-year tax incentive too short to entice major innovative firmsHong Kong lawmakers have backed the government’s proposed tax incentives for large innovative companies, but many said on Monday that the planned five-year concession period is too short to attract major firms to establish headquarters or expand operations in the city. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu in his policy address last month said the government planned to submit a bill introducing preferential profits tax rates of either 5 per cent or 8.25 per cent, which was half of the city’s standard...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 5China’s Long TwilightDemographic decline, political paralysis, and the fate of great powers.Foreign Affairs
PoliticsOct 5Vox arrives at the polls at its best moment and with the wind in its favorEl partido ultra, que aún no ha sufrido desgaste por volver a los gobiernos autonómicos, espera pescar en el electorado xenófobo de Aliança CatalanaEl País
PoliticsOct 5Sumar launches to sign new partners for the Broad Front and enters the electoral battle even without a candidateTienen hasta el 16 de octubre para alcanzar un acuerdo, igual que para atar a Compromís, Chunta o Més LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 5Spanish PM Sanchez announces early election in NovemberOn Friday, lawmakers rejected the emergency measures presented by the prime minister in an attempt to stem the anger and nationwide protests over the housing issue.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 5Atiku demands details of NNPC’s N11.2tn bill, questions Tinubu’s campaign fundingThe ADC presidential candidate asked NNPC to break down its N11.2 trillion Federation-related receivables, including any pipeline-security costs, and questioned support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign by individuals associated with government contractors. The post Atiku demands details of NNPC’s N11.2tn bill, questions Tinubu’s campaign funding appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 5Supreme Court seeks response from Centre on proposed relocation of 135-year-old Central Secretariat LibraryThe top court directed Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Union government, to file a detailed affidavit within three weeks setting out the arrangements made for the libraryThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 5Sanjay Raut, Dipke demand removal of MPSC chairman“Thousands of students from different parts of Maharashtra have been taking to the streets and are even prepared to face arrest to press for their demands linked to the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC),” says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay RautThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 5Madras High Court dismisses as withdrawn a plea to declare ‘Vettri Payanam’ scheme unconstitutionalChief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, however, grant liberty to the petitioner, who had challenged the constitutional validity of the no-fare bus travel scheme for women, to work out other remedies available under the lawThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 5Taiwan breathes easy after the Trump-Xi summit, but is still waiting for U.S. arms.Estados Unidos reafirma su postura inalterada hacia Taiwán tras la cumbre entre Trump y Xi, pero la venta de armas a la isla sigue en suspenso.La "edad de oro" en las relaciones EE.UU.-Taiwán se enfrenta a incertidumbres por el retraso armamentístico, generando inquietud en la isla.Clarín
PoliticsOct 5Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action against police over Epstein raids - The GuardianAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action against police over Epstein raids The Guardian Andrew takes legal action over search warrants relating to arrest BBC Exclusive: Andrew takes police to court over Epstein files arrest The Telegraph Former prince Andrew seeks judicial review of police searches ft.com Hearing to take place after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action against police over arrest Sky Newsgoogle · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 5Can you have a quality education if those who educate are doing badly?How to start a school year like this one, different due to the circumstances experienced last year? I am talking about the pending subject from June, the unease that the strikes, boycotts, and disagreements left behind: disappointed families and PTAs, students who have felt vulnerable after losing educational experiences they were looking forward to, tired teachers, and divided teams...ara · spain
PoliticsOct 5Japan to further pursue course to sign peace treaty with Russia — prime ministerRussia and Japan have been negotiating a post-World War II peace treaty since the mid-20th centurytass · russia
PoliticsOct 5Is Kemi Badenoch abandoning the Red Wall?Is Andy Burnham an easier opponent for the Conservatives than Sir Keir Starmer? At the Tory conference in Birmingham, Kemi Badenoch’s team sniff a chance to attack the prime minister – with a particular chance to seize on and attack his economic argument. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy pore over Badenoch’s “The Right Way” pamphlet […]Politico Europe
PoliticsBreakingOct 5Spain Is to Hold Early Elections After Housing Crisis Roils GovernmentPedro Sánchez, the Spanish prime minister, had faced rising challenges to his authority amid a migration crisis and several corruption scandals involving his inner circle.NYT World
PoliticsOct 5Takaichi pledges consumption tax cut without new bond issuance in Diet speechPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged in a policy speech Monday to cut the consumption tax on food products without issuing new bonds, seeking to gain market confidence. At…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 5Germany news: Left Party sues economy minister at top courtThe Left Party is taking a case over remarks by the CDU's Katherina Reiche to the Constitutional Court. The coalition could face a new row over working hours reforms. DW has more.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 5Eight defected lawmakers were suspended long ago for gross misconduct- Zamfara speakerThe Speaker stated that the lawmakers were suspended on 26 February 2024 following allegations of gross misconduct, conspiracy, mischief, contempt of the House, and convening an illegal sitting in violation of the Standing Orders of the Assembly The post Eight defected lawmakers were suspended long ago for gross misconduct- Zamfara speaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 5What’s next for EU migration policy? Take our pollEU ministers are moving to tighten migration policy, with new return rules, stronger Frontex powers, expanded border surveillance and deeper cooperation with countries of origin and transit. Is the EU handling migration effectively?EuroNews [en]
PoliticsBreakingOct 5Sánchez brings elections forward to November 29: "We need a much broader progressive majority"El presidente del Gobierno hace balance de los logros de la coalición de izquierdas y lanza un dardo al Ejecutivo de Ayuso por el áticoEl País
PoliticsOct 5Madras High Court dismisses as withdrawn a case against building new Secretariat at PattinapakkamLitigant’s counsel chose to withdraw the plea after Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan said that it had been filed casually and for publicity without any researchThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 5Spain goes to the polls early due to housing crisisSpanje gaat eind november weer naar de stembus. Na een weekend peinzen en overleggen heeft premier Sánchez besloten vervroegde parlementsverkiezingen uit te schrijven. Veel leden van Sánchez' Socialistische Partij (PSOE) spraken zich afgelopen weekend in de Spaanse media al uit voor vervroegde verkiezingen. De verkiezingen stonden eigenlijk gepland voor volgend jaar. Vrijdag verwierp het parlement twee voorstellen van de regering om de woningcrisis aan te pakken. Sánchez reageerde daarmee op de onvrede over de hoge woonlasten en de protesten van de laatste weken. Ook afgelopen weekend kwamen wNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 5Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez calls snap election after mass protestsAn election defeat would spell the end of one of Europe's last few left-leaning governmentsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 5Keralam govt requests NGT to exempt it from creating ring-fenced account for liquid waste managementPrincipal Bench of tribunal in New Delhi had earlier asked the authorities to set up a single, centralised ring-fenced account at the State level to deposit the funds earmarked as ‘environmental compensation’ for improper waste managementThe Hindu
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