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Construction costs in Germany rise 5% in May, squeezing housing supply and pushing rents higher Construction costs in Germany rose 5% in May year‑on‑year, driving higher material and energy expenses …

Federal Reserve minutes reveal sharp split as inflation, AI and geopolitics shape rate outlook Federal Reserve minutes expose a deep split over inflation, AI-driven growth and geopolitical risks after the …

Federal Tax Authority Opens Forum to Grow Emirati Tax Agent Workforce Federal Tax Authority launches forum to expand Emirati tax agent workforce, boost tax literacy and compliance through training and …

Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Most of Trump’s First Executive Order on Elections Judge Denise Casper in Boston permanently blocks most of President Trump’s first executive order on elections, ruling it …

Federal Reserve interest rates held at 3.50%–3.75% as Fed signals potential hike in 2026 Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.50%–3.75% and signaled a likely hike in 2026, prompting market …

UAE Sees Strong Uptick in Corporate Tax Compliance as VAT Refunds and Digital Systems Expand UAE reports rising corporate tax compliance and expanded digital VAT refunds: 9% increase in registrants, …

Mexico City World Cup opening: federal staff ordered to work from home and schools closed on June 11, 2026 Mexico City orders federal employees to work from home and shuts …

FTA expands VAT refund for new citizen homes to cover wider range of construction payments UAE Federal Tax Authority widens VAT refund for new citizen homes, estimating AED200m in savings …

Judge Reverses Order to Return Colombian Migrant Deported to Congo Judge reverses order to return a Colombian migrant deported to Congo after new evidence about an April 14 medical refusal …