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US plans remittance taxation
Some of the articles I've read have stated that the present proposal would tax remittances of non-US citizens residing in the US who remit funds abroad. If this is accurate, then presumably a non-resident alien with an account at Schwab registered to a foreign address would not be impacted. But it is difficult to say at this time. -
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So Long And Thanks For All The Fish - Ukraine bombs Russian Nuclear Bombers
It's only a risk if you believe that Putin is insane. He would have to be to risk MAD. Even if Putin is mad enough to contemplate such action, are all the rest of the Russian high command also insane? And what's your alternative? Appease Putin, no matter what? What if he decides he wants more than just Ukraine? The only logical thing would be to give him everything he demands as the alternative is Armageddon as it's already been decided that Putin is insane enough to risk it. -
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Clash of the Titans: Trump and Musk's Public Fallout Sends Shockwaves Through Washington
if and a big IF Biden had access to that file, was smart/honest and with enough scrupulous to keep it and not publish it, VS the MAGA people without any scrupulous will use the lame stream media to publish anything for revenge, even it's not true they still go for it and that's a big difference, did you get it Dimitry??? -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 6 June 2025
Thai MP Warns Against Hazardous Waste Turning Nation into "World's Dump" File photo for reference only Thailand's environmental integrity is under threat as illegal imports of hazardous waste continue unchecked, cautions Nitipon Piwmow, MP for the People's Party. On World Environment Day, Mr. Nitipon sounded the alarm in a Facebook post, highlighting the serious consequences of becoming the world's refuse destination. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362902-thai-mp-warns-against-hazardous-waste-turning-nation-into-worlds-dump/ -
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Pride Month’s Original Message Lost in a Sea of Performative Gestures
I just need to look in the mirror. -
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Report Thai MP Warns Against Hazardous Waste Turning Nation into "World's Dump"
File photo for reference only Thailand's environmental integrity is under threat as illegal imports of hazardous waste continue unchecked, cautions Nitipon Piwmow, MP for the People's Party. On World Environment Day, Mr. Nitipon sounded the alarm in a Facebook post, highlighting the serious consequences of becoming the world's refuse destination. As the first vice chairman of the House of Representatives' ad hoc committee on El Niño-related drought prevention, he pointed to alarming findings by the Basel Action Network (BAN), a US-based NGO focused on global hazardous waste trade. BAN reports that between May 30 and June 21, 35 cargo ships from the US are set to arrive at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri province, carrying 222 containers of waste. The contents are predominantly electronic waste, with a few filled with plastic materials. Some of these shipments are already on Thai shores, while others are still en route. Mr. Nitipon has called on the government to act decisively by inspecting and rejecting these toxic shipments. He argues that these imports violate both domestic laws and international conventions governing hazardous wastes. "If we don't act now, Thailand risks becoming the world's dumping ground for toxic waste," he warned. The imports, often justified as temporary storage before being forwarded to China, exploit a legal loophole, he notes. This poses a significant environmental risk as some waste may never leave, leading to potential contamination. Mr. Nitipon emphasized the long-term pollution threat, warning that continued negligence could turn certain areas into de facto dumping sites. Despite legislative bans on such imports, illegal waste shipments persist, often facilitated by "zero-dollar" operations that exploit loopholes in the law. These enterprises process the waste into inferior materials or export them cheaply. Mr. Nitipon calls for stringent action to close these gaps, ensuring Thailand doesn't bear the brunt of the world's waste. His statements serve as a crucial alert to authorities and the public on Thailand's environmental vulnerabilities, advocating for policies that protect the country's natural resources from being overshadowed by hazardous waste from abroad. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-06
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