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In today’s ever-evolving economic landscape, the intricate web of taxation has far-reaching consequences. One particular aspect that warrants our attention is the cascading taxes and how it reverberates throughout the system. By delving into the depths of this phenomenon, we can gain a deeper understanding of its effects on businesses, consumers, and the economy at large. The cascading nature of ...

The Pentagon says it will “rush” Patriot air defense missiles and artillery ammunition to Ukraine as part of its new military aid package. The US will utilize $6bn (£4.8bn) for this purpose, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed on Friday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Patriots were “urgently” needed. This is to face a growing Russian air threat and “can and should ...

In a recent development, the United Nations (UN) has concluded its probe into the allegations made by Israel regarding the involvement of 19 UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) staffers in the Hamas attacks on 7  October. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric announced on Friday that one case has been closed due to the absence of evidence provided by ...

The Uganda Law Reform Commission has expressed its concerns and recommended that Members of Parliament carefully consider and ultimately reject the proposed surrogacy law. The legislation in question aims to address the needs of individuals, including those facing infertility, who are seeking the option of having a child carried by another person. Assistant Commissioner Ms. Jeroline Akubu, from the Uganda ...

One of the most vocal critics of the government in Parliament, Hon Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has come out to hail the military in the great work they have done in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It should be noted that this Ministry is under Gen Kahinda Otafiire. Previously, there has always been dissatisfaction about service delivery at the Ministry. However, ...