As part of ongoing European Union (EU) efforts to create a more business-friendly and competitive environment, on 24 June 2026 the European Commission presented a proposal for a tax simplification package, including an omnibus simplifying EU rules on direct taxation. The proposed omnibus comprises a set of measures designed to streamline EU direct taxation rules and reduce administrative burdens, by revising key corporate tax directives. The legislative acts proposed for revision are the Interest and Royalties Directive, the Tax Merger Directive, Parent-Subsidiary Directive, the Anti-Tax-Avoidance Directive, the Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanisms Directive, and the Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes Directive. The implementation of this legislation has led to a fragmented landscape across EU Member States, characterised by different rules and interpretations. Evidence indicates that these directives have created significant challenges for taxpayers and businesses, leading to legal uncertainty and inefficiencies, particularly for cross-border activities, which can undermine the proper functioning of the EU single market and business competitiveness. Additionally, the tax landscape has evolved significantly, both within the EU and globally, since the adoption of the directives the omnibus addresses. This evolution is particularly evident with the introduction of new regulations such as the EU's Global Minimum Tax Directive, which has created additional complexities in the existing tax framework. This implementation appraisal focuses primarily on the revision of the directives under the omnibus. It also examines implementation reports, evaluations, and other evidence assessing the application of the directives under revision. It summarises the main features of the omnibus proposal and considers the European Parliament's perspective, written questions from its Members, and the views of stakeholders, including EU institutions and advisory bodies. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Le point de non-retour est franchi à la veille du vote crucial du collectif budgétaire. Le président du Pays est désormais considéré comme démissionné d’office du Tāvini Huiraatira. En l’espace de 24 heures, le parti bleu ciel a balayé le prétendu «consensus» mis en avant par le groupe A Fano Ti'a, qualifiant les déclarations de l'exécutif de «mensonge» et de «manipulation». À la veille du vote crucial du collectif budgétaire ce vendredi 10 juillet, le gouvernement de Moetai Brotherson se retrouve plus que jamais face au mur de l’Assemblée.

Singapore has been named the world's leading maritime centre for the 13th consecutive year in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic international shipping centre development (ISCD) index.In a news release on Friday (July 10), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said the recognition is significant as it marks its 30th anniversary.«It reflects three decades of close partnership between MPA and the maritime community to strengthen Maritime Singapore’s ecosystem, underpinned by strong connectivity, a comprehensive range of maritime services, and Singapore’s role as a trusted platform for the global maritime community to connect and collaborate,» the authority said. The ISCD index is an internationally recognised benchmark of leading maritime centres, and assesses maritime hubs across a range of indicators, including port performance, maritime business services, and the overall business environment.Connected to over 600 ports worldwideLast year, Singapore handled a record 44.66 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in container throughput and 3.22 billion gross tonnage in vessel arrivals.

One person was taken to hospital after a traffic accident involving a van near the Kuo Chuan Presbyterian school zone in Bishan on Friday (July 10).Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to an accident along Bishan Street 13 at about 1.10pm. Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School students are typically dismissed at 1.25pm. The school is about 700 metres away from the accident site. The person was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.The Straits Times reported that the injured person is a female pedestrian who was hit by the van.When AsiaOne reached the accident site, a silver van with a cracked windscreen was seen overturned near a sheltered walkway.A section of the shelter was damaged in the accident.Debris, including a tyre, were scattered across the scene, and police officers were seen inspecting the area.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused opposition parties of appeasement politics. He alleged they disrespected Hindu faith by allowing prayers at Hanumangarhi temple. Adityanath stated these parties opposed Ayodhya's development and Ram temple construction. He highlighted the current government's role in building the grand Ram temple. The chief minister also mentioned opposition to Ayodhya's transformation and new projects.

The panel examined issues relating to «Internal control and quality assurance in execution of MES contracts» based on Chapter II of CAG Report No. 1 of 2026. It also reviewed findings under «Abandonment of buildings constructed costing Rs. 166.16 crore due to substandard construction and delay in fixing of responsibility» contained in Paragraph 3.3 of CAG Report No. 28 of 2025.

Disbarred attorney Ano Miller-Sewell, who reportedly misappropriated more than $37 million entrusted to her by a client in a failed real estate transaction, has promised to repay the outstanding amount by early August.

WESTERN BUREAU: Hotelier Christopher Issa has called for the construction of a world-class performing arts centre in western Jamaica, arguing that the region’s cultural talent has long been constrained by inadequate venues.

Spain enters today’s World Cup quarterfinals against Belgium as heavy favourites, but with that tag comes much anxiety for their fans. The two European nations will square off at the Los Angeles Stadium in California with the expectations of their fan base heavy on their shoulders.

The St Catherine Municipal Corporation (StCMC) has unanimously adopted a resolution aimed at better protecting public infrastructure and ensuring that local authorities are compensated for damage caused by motor vehicle crashes, vandalism, and heavy-duty vehicles.

Government Minister Matthew Samuda has floated a recommendation for the Financial Investigations Division (FID) to be given the mandate to review or examine the statutory declarations of members of parliament (MPs) instead of the Integrity Commission (IC). Samuda, a member of the Integrity Commission Oversight Committee (ICOC), pitched the idea during a meeting of the body on Thursday.

Like all good posh boys, Arthur Fery knew how to behave when Her Majesty the Queen tapped him on the shoulder the last time he prepared to walk on to Centre Court.

Fresh rules for household waste and recycling came into force in England on March 31 but one in four councils were not ready to provide the service with many delaying the rollout.

Scotland Yard is investigating £500,000 of donations to Reform UK by Fiona Cottrell, the mother of 'Posh George', a convicted criminal who is close to Nigel Farage, it emerged last night.

SINGAPORE – Customers using their DBS or POSB cards to shop at Giant and Sheng Siong supermarkets islandwide can enjoy $3 off select brands of rice and eggs every Saturday, starting July 18.The DBS Saturday Savings programme, which will run until Aug 29, is part of the bank’s $10 million initiative to help Singaporeans manage cost pressures, it said in a statement on July 10.Each customer is limited to one redemption per item per day.The offer is valid for Giant Farm Fresh Eggs (30s) and Giant Jasmine Fragrant Rice (5kg) from Giant, and Egg For You Fresh Eggs (30s) and Happy Family Fragrant Jasmine Rice (5kg) from Sheng Siong.There are 90,000 redemptions up for grabs each week, available on a first come, first served basis and while stocks last.The offer cannot be combined with other promotions, discounts, vouchers or CDC vouchers.“Our commitment was to provide practical benefits that help Singaporeans stretch their dollar,” said Calvin Ong, head of DBS’ consumer banking group. “By offering these savings on Saturdays, we hope to make these grocery trips a little more affordable.”

Two lorries were towed away by the traffic police (TP) for failing to install speed limiters by the July 1 statutory deadline.In a news release on Friday (July 10), police said TP officers conducted checks at selected companies during a two-day islandwide enforcement operation, from July 1 to 2. A traffic police officer conducts checks on speed limiter installation during the two-day enforcement operation. PHOTO: Singapore Police Force The second statutory deadline for speed limiter installation, which applies to lorries registered before January 1, 2018 and with a maximum laden weight (MLW) of between 3,501kg and 5,000kg, came into effect on July 1.

Two SBS Transit staff members have been commended after helping a man recover the $20,000 cash he left behind on a bus on Monday (July 6). The public transport operator praised assistant interchange supervisor Lalastella Tse and bus captain Giam Ming Huat for for their «honesty, vigilance and teamwork» in a Facebook post on Friday.The passenger, identified only as Ma, had accidentally left a paper bag containing $20,000 in cash on bus service 851 on Monday, according to the post. He later realised the bag was missing and frantically called Yishun Interchange for help. Tse, who picked up his call, recalled being «shocked by the large amount». She quickly traced the lost bag to a bus being driven by Giam. At the same time, another passenger had alerted Giam to the unattended bag and the bus captain had kept it safe to return it at the interchange.Ma later arrived at the interchange to verify his belongings and was «overjoyed» to find the full sum intact, said SBS Transit.He revealed that the money was to pay his workers' salaries. 

A fire broke out at the Ilsky oil refinery in the Seversky district of the Krasnodar Region after UAV debris fell on the site

The ceremony was «the largest procession the world has ever seen,» the channel reported

According to expert estimates, in the first six months of 2026, Russia exported more than 170,000 metric tons of oats worth about $36 mln

Accordung to the report, Israel is «not eager to go back to the day when people have to go to shelters»

The FSB identified a Russian citizen in the Rostov Region sought by Ukraine's military intelligence to recruit to carry out a sabotage and terrorist attack in exchange for a monetary reward after blowing up the Rostov-Central military airfield

Sarah Daykin is set to be thrust into the spotlight as the most unlikely of political wives as her partner prepares to go head-to-head in a bizarre by-election showdown.

A new Open Budget Survey 2025 Debt Accountability Module by the International Budget Partnership reveals that Malawi lacks an independent fiscal institution to scrutinise public debt management, leaving Parliament and the public to rely almost entirely on government’s own assessment of its borrowing decisions. Although the country has legal and policy frameworks for debt management, […] The post Malawi doesnt have an independent debt management institution appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Parliament erupted into an emotional and unusually candid debate this week after Gender Minister Mary Navicha dropped a bombshell appeal: it’s time for Malawian men to stop suffering in silence — and start crying openly. Navicha, responding to alarming concerns raised by Mzimba South MP Emmanuel Chambulanyina Jere over the country’s soaring suicide numbers, […] The post Minister’s call for men to ‘cry openly’ sparks cross-party support appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Civil society organisations under the banners of the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) and the Malawi Civil Society-Led Black Economic Empowerment Movement (MaBLEM) have withdrawn their planned court action over alleged political interference in the procurement of transformers by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM). The decision comes just hours after ESCOM reversed its […] The post CSOs Drop ESCOM Court Battle as Creck Hardware Lands K12.24bn Transformer Deal appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Castel Malawi Limited has donated Beekeeping equipment to communities surrounding the Lunyangwa catchment area in Mzuzu, aiming to shift local mindsets from deforestation to honey production. Castel Malawi Director of Corporate Affairs Gloria Zimba said during the symbolic presentation of the equipment on Thursday last week in Mzuzu that the initiative will provide economic benefits […] The post Castel Malawi donates Beekeeping equipment to Lunyangwa Communities in Mzuzu appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

FDH Plc Bank has announced Angella Gadama as the first grand prize winner of the ‘Swipe to Mauritius’ promotion during the third draw held on Thursday in Blantyre. Apart from Gadama, who was rewarded an all-paid expense trip including $1000 spending money, the Bank also named 25 more winners with K100,000 each. The promotion is […] The post FDH Bank Plc announces first grand prize winner in ‘Swipe to Mauritius’ promo appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

[UN News] UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urged the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group to cease hostilities as he deplored recent civilian deaths on Thursday.

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This fact sheet explains that in the EU judicial cooperation in criminal matters is based on the principle of mutual recognition of judgments and judicial decisions, and that this includes measures to approximate the laws of the Member States in several areas. The Treaty of Lisbon has provided a stronger basis for the development of a criminal justice area, while also stipulating new powers for the European Parliament. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This fact sheet explains what the EU does to support the cultural and creative sectors. It highlights key strategic frameworks and flagship initiatives for culture, which have the aim of fostering diversity, cooperation and innovation. It also outlines the European Parliament’s role in addressing ongoing challenges, including those related to artists’ working conditions, digital transformation and cultural diversity. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This fact sheet explains the EU’s audiovisual and media policy, governed by Articles 167 and 173 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union guarantees respect for ‘the freedom and pluralism of the media’ under Article 11(2). At EU level, the key piece of legislation is the Audiovisual Media Services Directive, with the MEDIA strand of the Creative Europe programme acting as the main EU funding instrument. The European Media Freedom Act establishes a framework for media services in the internal market. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP