In the Copa America knockout round, Venezuela faced Canada in a dramatic match at AT&T Stadium, Texas. Both teams had remarkable journeys leading up to this match, with Venezuela winning against Ecuador, Mexico, and Jamaica, and Canada bouncing back from early setbacks. The game ended in a thrilling penalty shootout, with Canada advancing.
In the aftermath of an assassination attempt, Donald Trump urges Americans to unite. Despite being wounded, Trump stressed the importance of standing together as a nation. The attack left one spectator dead and two others critically injured, while the gunman was identified and neutralized by the Secret Service.
Israel intercepted a missile from Yemen hours after launching airstrikes on Houthi targets. This escalation follows a deadly Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv. Israeli forces targeted Hodeidah to disrupt Iranian arms deliveries to Yemen, causing significant casualties. The conflict raises fears of wider regional war.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has kicked off the 2024 eFiling tax season, running from July 1 to November 23, with a streamlined system, including a new 'Auto Assessment' feature. Taxpayers are urged to file early to avoid penalties, and can use the SARS MobiApp for convenience. SARS extended their hours and warned about scams.
In a decisive move, President William Ruto has instructed the National Treasury to revisit the Salaries and Remuneration Commission's notice on state officer salary hikes. This comes against the backdrop of withdrawn Finance Bill, 2024, and rising fiscal worries. The Public Service ministry has also declined, underlining an already strained wage bill.