The war between Sudan's SAF and RSF has become a regional crisis, fueled by foreign backing from powers like Egypt, the UAE, Russia, and Iran. The conflict has forcibly displaced over 11.7 million people and led to mass atrocities in areas like El Fasher. External interference undermines the African Union's efforts and severely threatens regional stability, including Red Sea security.
Belgium Freezes Most Tax Breaks Until 2030 Belgium is not increasing taxes, but it is sharply restricting the mechanisms that allow taxpayers to reduce them. The Arizona government has decided to freeze nearly all tax-advantaged ceilings from 2025 to 2030, reversing the brief indexation window introduced under the previous Vivaldi coalition. Key Measures Pension savings, long-term savings, and savings-account exemptions remain fixed at 2024 levels for the next five years. Regional tax advantages (service vouchers, ALE cheques, childcare deductions) continue to diverge significantly between Wallonia, Brussels and Flanders. Donations see their federal tax deduction cut from 45% to 30%. Several deductions are abolished entirely, including: Household employee tax credit Adoption-related tax reduction Legal expenses insurance deduction Incentives for light electric vehicles Reduction for losses in private PRICAF structures.....
