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The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces an unexpected financial divide as US tax laws and uneven international treaties mean teams will be taxed differently on tournament earnings. While FIFA holds tax-exempt status, many federations do not, leaving non-European nations particularly exposed. With varying state taxes and limited exemptions, the expanded 48-team format risks creating major economic disparities between participants.

The delimitation bills have been stalled for now, but the fight over who gets how many seats in Parliament is far from over. What is the right way to do it?

FTC allows individual taxpayers to claim a credit in India for taxes paid in a foreign jurisdiction on the same income, thereby reducing the tax payable in India.

New Zealand's parliament witnessed dramatic scenes as a controversial bill proposing to redefine the country's founding treaty between Māori and the British Crown passed its first vote. The bill, facing widespread opposition and protests, aims to apply the treaty's principles to all New Zealanders, a move critics argue could fuel racial tensions.

New Zealand's Parliament overwhelmingly rejected the controversial treaty principles bill, designed to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi, with a vote of 112 to 11. The bill sparked significant debate about Indigenous rights and prompted large-scale protests. Despite its defeat, scrutiny of Maori rights continues as the government considers further changes to laws referencing the Treaty.

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in New Zealand's capital on Tuesday, demanding the protection of Māori treaty rights. The demonstration was sparked by a proposed bill that critics say could undermine the Treaty of Waitangi, the country's founding document. Protesters say the bill, which aims to redefine the treaty's principles, could reverse decades of progress in recognizing Māori rights.

Three members of the Maori Party faced suspension after performing a haka during a vote. The protest was against the treaty principles bill. The bill aimed to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document. The action led to debate on cultural expression in government. The privileges committee ruled the haka disrupted the legislative process. The MPs received suspensions and salary loss.

Three Maori MPs face suspension from New Zealand's Parliament over performing a haka to protest the treaty principles bill. The parliamentary privileges committee recommended suspensions for Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, deeming their actions disruptive and potentially intimidating. This decision has sparked outrage from Te Pati Maori, who view it as a disproportionate punishment for resisting colonial power.

Battling a string of scams, the UPA government is likely to introduce a bill in the Budget session of Parliament to rein in corruption.

New Zealand MPs, including Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, face suspension after performing a haka during a vote on the treaty principles bill, which sought to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi. Maipi-Clarke ripped up a copy of the bill during the performance. The committee ruled that the haka could have intimidated other lawmakers, sparking debate about cultural expression versus parliamentary etiquette.

A New Zealand parliamentary committee suggests suspending three Maori lawmakers. They performed a haka to protest a bill. The bill aimed to redefine the nation's founding document. The committee deemed their actions contemptuous. The lawmakers face unprecedented penalties. The speaker will allow debate before the vote. The Maori party criticizes the process. The bill sparked controversy over Maori rights.

Senior EU and British officials will meet urgently next week on the Brexit withdrawal agreement, which has been threatened by London's attempt to override parts of the treaty, Brussels said Tuesday.

Amid escalating tensions and Israeli strikes, Iran considers withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Iranian parliamentarians are drafting a bill to this effect, prompted by recent attacks and an IAEA resolution. While reiterating its peaceful nuclear intentions, Iran criticizes Israel's undeclared nuclear arsenal and non-signatory status to the NPT.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a crucial vote on his immigration policy. The bill, known as the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, aims to revive the plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda. Opposition from hard-liners within the Conservative party and other parties could defeat the bill. Sunak has been trying to persuade lawmakers to support the bill, including inviting them to a breakfast meeting. If the bill passes, it will still face more hurdles before becoming law.

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday asserted again that there was no need for the new Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO).

Prime Minister Mario Draghi insisted Wednesday that Italy's parliament was sovereign after the Vatican made an unprecedented complaint about a draft law against homophobia. "What I want to say, especially concerning the latest developments, is that ours is a secular state, not a confessional state," said the premier, a practising Catholic.

World over, the human rights of domestic workers remain a burning issue.Many countries are working towards bringing these rights within the scope of labour legislation.

Akhilesh Ranjan, joint secretary (foreign tax), who led India's initiative in the BEPS project, candidly shared his views on India's plans for its implementation and what lies in the future.

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Abdus Sattar has sought production of more fissile uranium for the country's weapons programme and expansion of N-cooperation with China.

In a freewheeling chat, All India Trinamool Congress Parliamentary leader( Rajya Sabha) Derek O'Brien talks to Saugata Roy on land bill, Indo-Bangla land treaty & central support.

Donald Trump announces plans to use Guantanamo Bay for detaining up to 30,000 illegal immigrants charged with theft and violent crimes, labeling them as the 'worst criminal illegal aliens'. This move aligns with his zero-tolerance policy on illegal immigration and aims to eliminate migrant crime in American communities.

Noticing that an upper age limit for availing Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services was introduced through a 2021 legislation without any deliberation, the Kerala high court said in a judgment that a detailed discussion on the impact of the age limit on the right to reproductive choice is needed so that necessary amendments can be made.

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