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Get the criminals' money, Herr Lindner: Criminals launder around 100 billion euros in Germany every year. This would easily finance the gas price brake.
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MPs slap tax on bottled water, diapers: Under the new tax plans, all diapers whether for adults or children will be taxed by the government ...
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Business experts advise traffic light coalition to raise taxes: Higher taxes or energy solos for higher earners? This proposal by the economic experts is like a ...
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Last month, Spanish footballer Cheikh Kane Sarr went into the stands to confront a fan who allegedly racially abused him by making monkey gestures ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hrg8mf
Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Department album leak sends fans into frenzy: Swifties have branded the leak a ‘slap in the face’ to the artist’s hard work
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Quick Glance: Surprise Double Album Release by Taylor Swift
- Taylor Swift surprised fans by releasing her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' as a double album featuring songs about heartbreak and a period described as 'the saddest story' of her life.
- 'Poets' was released 18 months later and broke the record for the most-streamed album in a single day on Spotify.
- Reviews for 'Poets' were mostly positive, with Rolling Stone praising the music as 'wildly ambitious and gloriously chaotic.'
- Fans delved into every detail of the new album, staying up late to stream the songs or visiting record stores to purchase CD or vinyl versions.
High reach, but also some devastating comments. The Ministry of Finance uses a “howling hamster” to advertise tax returns on TikTok ... Show more
Kyffhäuserkreis: After the victory celebration, the footballer receives a slap in the face from his girlfriend and reports her
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ActionSA’s Trollip says EFF wants Shivambu as finance minister so they can ‘steal’
mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-17-actionsas-trollip-says-eff-wants-shivambu-as-finance-minister-so-they-can-steal/
Quick Glance: EFF Allegedly Eyeing Shivambu for Ministerial Theft
- Trollip accuses EFF of aiming to steal by pushing for finance minister appointment.
- Questioning EFF's intentions behind wanting control of the finance ministry.
- Criticism towards parties fostering chaos and corruption for personal gain.
- Discussion on coalitions, governance stability, and political maturity.
After the slap that Kim gave Virginia, RTL drew the consequences: the ex-"jungle camper" had to leave. Now team partner Emanuell speaks out and accuses RTL of ... Show more www.bunte.de/stars/star-news/tv-show/nach-ohrfeigen-eklat-rechnet-julian-stoeckel-mit-kim-virginia-ab.html
Ministry of Finance on TikTok - Howling hamster causes malice and recognition at the same time
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Basic tax-free allowance: 244,000 pensioners do not have to pay taxes: The basic tax-free allowance was increased at the turn of the year to compensate for ...
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Green Party breakdown reform: Family Minister Paus retracts statements on basic child protection
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'A slap in the face': Driver in hit-and-run death of Dana Williams gets 1 year behind bars
jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/17/driver-in-a-slap-in-the-face-driver-in-hit-and-run-death-of-dana-williams-gets-1-year-behind-milwauk/72865754007/
Residents take aim at council and developers: Residents of a Dunedin street are slapping stickers on their postboxes warning townhouse developers wanting to buy ...
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Ministry of Finance advertises FMA board job early on: It's about Eduard Müller's successor; his contract as board member of the financial market supervisory ...
diepresse.com/18377088/finanzministerium-schreibt-fma-vorstandsjob-fruehzeitig-aus
Fiscal Council sounds the alarm: deficit jumps above the Maastricht limit again: The government debt watchdogs are significantly raising their forecast for the ...
diepresse.com/18375916/fiskalrat-schlaegt-alarm-defizit-springt-wieder-ueber-die-maastricht-grenze
Review: Rose & Camellia Collection (Switch) - An Enjoyably Absurd Yet Frustrating Slapathon
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Michigan Football reaches settlement on COVID-19 recruiting violations: A slap on the wrist for the Michigan program.
maizenbrew.com/2024/4/16/24132166/michigan-football-ncaa-violations-recruiting-warde-manuel-jim-harbaugh
Quote of the Day - Ex-wife comparison of Hof city councilor: Why pirate Michael Böhm compares his previous marriage to the work of the Ministry of Finance.
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Historic yen fall puts pressure on Japan's finance ministry and central bank: In crises, the yen, as a safe haven currency, usually increases in value ...
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The decision by World Athletics to compensate only gold medallists at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris has been welcomed and criticised by Olympian Juliet ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/13/a-slap-in-the-face-20240413-1010-176302/
Sidney Crosby wasn't too pleased with David Pastrňák taking a slap shot on his goalie at the buzzer 👀
“There are no rules on the street”: Why a waddle is effective self-defense: The pepper spray in your handbag is unlikely to be of much use in an emergency ...
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Months after slapping trauma, UP boy dreams again: ‘Want to be Ronaldo’: This represents a major change from just a few months ago, when at another school in his ...
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Super League: YB gives FCL a huge slap in the face: The FCL delivered a fantastic first half in Bern and was able to take the lead twice - but in the second half ...
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Use your dashcam to slap litter louts with £500 fine, drivers told: Buckinghamshire is the first council to ask the public to send in footage of motorists ...
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Liew tells Kota Kinabalu City Hall to slap maximum RM500 fine on litterbugs: KOTA KINABALU: Litterbugs should be slapped with the maximum RM500 fine to deter ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/13/liew-tells-kota-kinabalu-city-hall-to-slap-maximum-rm500-fine-on-litterbugs
Oakland Airport’s New Name Infuriates San Francisco Officials: Oakland, California, is slapping the name of “San Francisco” on its airport in hopes of borrowing ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/san-francisco-fumes-over-oakland-airport-s-new-sf-bay-name
Almost half of the funds from the climate and Transformation Funds (KTF) were not issued in 2023. After the KTF ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court ... Show more
U.S., China to Cooperate in the Fight Against Dirty Money: The U.S. and Chinese governments have started working together to fight money laundering in their ...
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Quick Glance: U.S., China Collaborate Against Money Laundering
- The U.S. and Chinese governments are working together to combat money laundering in their financial systems.
- A new agreement allows officials from both countries to meet regularly and share information on enforcement actions.
- The goal is to close financial system loopholes by sharing best practices.
- The agreement was established during the visit of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to China.
US slaps sanctions on entities that raised funds for West Bank settlers: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two entities that it said helped raise ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-slaps-sanctions-entities-that-raised-funds-west-bank-settlers-2024-04-19/
US imposes sanctions on two groups for fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/us-west-bank-sanctions/
US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on Israel: WASHINGTON: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-uk-unveil-sweeping-sanctions-iran-after-attack-israel-4275611
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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US, UK announce new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions against ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
U.S. sanctions target Iran’s drone production after attack on Israel: Treasury announces new sanctions on Tehran but seeks to contain broader conflict.
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/18/iran-treasury-drone-sanctions/
Jeremy Hunt targets further 2p cut in national insurance: Tories aim for pre-election announcement despite warnings from IMF about UK’s fragile finances
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TIPS Are on Sale: It’s time to buy shares of TIPS funds, not redeem them.
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BREAKING: FG, states, LGs share N1.123tn in March: The Federation Account Allocation Committee has disbursed a total of N1.123tn to the federal, state ...
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Pension funds brace for £30bn hit from Gove leasehold reforms: Investors believe the levelling up secretary’s overhaul of Britain’s 'feudal' ground rents system ...
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Bowleg defends oversight of games: Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg claimed yesterday he specifically requested that the auditor general ...
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Binance to return to India after paying $2M fine for non-compliance: Report : Binance has a long history in India, from its early announcement of acquiring the ...
cointelegraph.com/news/binance-return-india-2-m-fine-non-compliance
More than 40% of Irish adults lack minimum level of financial literacy: Department of Finance report called for greater focus on tailoring financial education ...
irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41377936.html
Egypt’s foreign debt increases by $3.5bn, official figures show : RIYADH: Egypt’s foreign debt increased by $3.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 ...
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IMF Financial Stability Report: Basis-Trade Section Calls Out Funds’ Bond Wagers: A small group of funds has accumulated such large short wagers in the Treasury ...
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran's drone program - World News: The United States and Britain announced widespread sanctions against Iran's ...
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Private sector may have to foot R200bn for expanding SA’s electricity grid: Eskom estimates it will cost R200bn within the next 10 years to expand South Africa’s ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-18-private-sector-may-have-to-foot-r200bn-for-expanding-sas-electricity-grid/
Brussels Department of Finance warns of fraudsters posing as FSMA employees: “The FSMA will never unexpectedly contact you, nor ask you to transfer money ...
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US and UK impose sanctions against Iran: The United States and the United Kingdom have sanctioned 16 individuals and two companies that facilitate Shahed drone ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451872/
Asian stocks rise as yen, won begin to reverse dip: markets wrap: Stocks in Asia rose on Thursday as pushback from authorities against a stronger dollar helped ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-18-asian-stocks-rise-as-yen-won-begin-to-reverse-dip-markets-wrap/
A high school student from North Carolina is facing legal repercussions after violently assaulting a teacher during a profanity-laced outburst in a classroom ... Show more #morocco #world #news #videoviral #teacher #mwn #moroccoworldnews
Gov’t to take steps to boost public sector savings: VP Yılmaz - Latest News: The government is working on measures to increase public sector savings ...
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Discomfited, annoyed by demand that RBI should be cheerleader for Govt: Former Governor
indianexpress.com/article/business/rbi-reserve-bank-of-india-governor-duvvuri-subbarao-book-government-9277696/
'Instant' EV Tax Credits Are a Hit: $580M Paid This Year: Claiming federal electric vehicle tax credits at the point of sale is a new and popular option in 2024.
kiplinger.com/taxes/ev-credit-point-of-sale
Fire engulfs iconic stock exchange building in Denmark’s Copenhagen: A blaze at Copenhagen’s former stock exchange toppled the historic building’s spire which ...
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US: Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel ...
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Kampala traders strike enters day two
Kampala traders are continuing their sit-down strike, which began yesterday, to protest @URAuganda's Electronic Fiscal ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
Weak yen lifts Japan's exports but higher import bills hurt business mood: Japan's exports grew for the fourth straight month in March driven by U.S ...
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Yellen warns of more sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activity: “Treasury will not hesitate to work with our allies to use our sanctions authority ...
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Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries hit record high; Japan holdings rise, data shows
reuters.com/markets/us/foreign-holdings-us-treasuries-hit-record-high-japan-holdings-rise-data-shows-2024-04-17/
GDP Of India: Current And Historical Growth Rate, India's Rank In The World - Forbes India
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Why MPs rejected Ruto order to have parents pay fees via e-Citizen: Bitok says the platform will automatically send the money to school accounts ...
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Explainer: What firms need to know about the May 1 warehoused debt deadline: Businesses have to submit their applications for a phased payment schedule by the ...
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Egypt, World Bank discuss development strategy at Spring Meetings
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The director of Montenegrro’s Agency for the Prevention of Corruption, Jelena Perovic, was arrested by order of the Special State Prosecutor’s Office ... Show more balkaninsight.com/2024/04/17/head-of-montenegros-anti-corruption-agency-arrested/
U.S. Senator adds to warning of Vista's ammo deal with Czech group: The company's $1.9B deal hinges on CFIUS ruling.
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Good morning, readers! The Wednesday edition of New Vision is here, packed with insightful updates. From clarifications on PAYE from the Ministry of Finance to ... Show more #VisionUpdates
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for April 17: Stocks in Asia were set for a mixed open following hawkish comments by Jerome Powell that helped fuel a ...
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Rwanda flights will take off in Spring despite parliamentary deadlock, insists minister
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Asian shares mixed as Fed's Powell rethinks rate cuts, yields jump: Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday as the world's most powerful central banker had a change ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-04-17/
Uganda risks "road crash pandemic" with zero funding for safety initiatives, activists say
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uganda-risks-road-crash-pandemic-with-zero-funding-for-safety-initiatives-activists-say-4593376
Bankers oppose 0.5 % levy on agent banking: Mr Owor insists that the said legislation would discourage Ugandans from using financial services offered by agent ...
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A federal budget personal finance report card: Housing, taxes, open banking, education: Let’s grade the budget on how it affects you and your household
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Japan Exports Rise 7.3％ Year/Year in March
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Gov’t welcomes Public Procurement Commission’s report on Belle Vue Pump Station contract award - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/17/govt-welcomes-public-procurement-commissions-report-on-belle-vue-pump-station-contract-award/
China Starts Anti-Graft Inspections of Financial Regulators, Largest Banks: China kicked off new anti-graft inspections of some of its largest state lenders ...
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(LEAD) Finance chiefs of S. Korea, Japan vow 'appropriate steps' to curb FX market volatility
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Traders' strike continues..
Edward Ntale, chairperson of the United Arcaders Traders Entrepreneurs Association (UATEA), says yesterday's meeting with ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
Bank of Korea chief says won volatility is a little 'excessive' and will intervene if needed
cnbc.com/2024/04/17/bank-of-korea-chief-says-won-volatility-a-little-excessive-.html
Tinubu eyes $4bn annual savings from reduced bureaucracies: President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said Nigeria stands to benefit about $2.7bn annually by implementing ...
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IMF maintains Korea's 2024 economic growth outlook at 2.3% : The International Monetary Fund (IMF) kept its outlook for Korea's economic growth this year ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/126_372844.html
Jeremy Hunt Says Rate Cuts Would Lift UK Mood, Hints at Fall Vote: UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said the prospect of interest rate cuts later this ...
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