The CEO of New Zealand’s largest bank, ANZ, has surprisingly come out in support of a comprehensive capital gains tax along with a growing number of advocates. As the Labour party prepares to revisit this contentious issue, the question arises as to who else in the public sphere is backing this policy.
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US, Israel look to Sudan, Somalia to resettle Palestinians
The US and Israel have approached officials in Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to discuss resettling Palestinians from Gaza in their territories, according to reports from the Associated Press. While Sudan rejected the proposal and officials from Somalia and Somaliland claimed unawareness of any contacts, the US had previously proposed taking over Gaza for reconstruction, sparking international rejection and fears of permanent displacement among Palestinians. Hamas's raid into Israel triggered the Israeli military assault in Gaza,...
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