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Labour's commitment not to raise VAT, income tax, or national insurance was called into question on November 16, when Keir Starmer refused to guarantee he would stick to the pledge in this month's Budget. The Labour leader cited a "grim economic backdrop" as the
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Labour's pledge to avoid raising income tax, national insurance, or VAT has come under scrutiny as party leader Sir Keir Starmer refused to stand by the promise in the Commons. The move came as Treasury officials modelled tax options for Chancellor Rachel Reeves, including a possible increase in
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Lee Jae Myung and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held their first summit in Gyeongju, agreeing to pursue forward-looking cooperation between their countries. During the 40-minute meeting, the two leaders discussed the growing importance of Korea-Japan relations and the need for stronger cooperation in the face of shifting
Netanyahu, Benjamin
President Trump's efforts to sustain the Israel-Hamas cease-fire have constrained Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking a distinct new phase in their relationship. The shift is evident in Trump's frustration with Netanyahu's refusal to comply with his demands, particularly regarding the Gaza peace plan. The
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Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to continue his country's momentum from the recent 47th Asean Summit by representing Malaysia at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea. This meeting is a crucial platform for Malaysia to advance open markets and regional
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Israeli warplanes launched fresh strikes on Gaza City, killing at least 26 people, according to Gaza health authorities. The attacks come as a fragile US-led ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its third week, with both sides accusing each other of violating the agreement. The strikes follow allegations that Hamas
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The UK government is facing a tough decision on taxes, with Labour Party leader Keir Starmer refusing to rule out increasing income tax, VAT, or national insurance, raising concerns that the government may break key party manifesto commitments on taxes. During Prime Minister's Questions, Starmer dodged questions on
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Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP, attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining silent on US President Donald Trump's claims of ending hostilities between India and Pakistan. Gandhi compared Modi's leadership to that of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who had stood up to American pressure during
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President Donald Trump began his visit to Japan with a warm meeting with the new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, assuring her that the US would be "an ally at the strongest level" and praising her for being "one of the greatest prime ministers" in Japanese history.
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The Lahore Tax Bar Association (LTBA) has written a formal letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, requesting an extension of the income tax return filing deadline for the tax year 2025 to November 30. The association cites persistent technical glitches in the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) IRIS
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Israeli forces launched a series of strikes on the Gaza Strip last night, killing at least nine people and injuring four others, after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of violating the US-brokered ceasefire. The move comes less than three weeks after the truce came into effect on October 10,
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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese found strong support in Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim at the recent ASEAN summit, where both expressed concerns over China's increasing assertiveness in the South China Sea. When asked about a recent incident where a Chinese aircraft deployed flares near an Australian
