Ahead of the US election on November 3, a host of celebrities, from Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Brad Pitt to Kirstie Alley and Kid Rock, have spoken out about who they will be voting for.
Here, we round up the celebrities that will be voting for President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, and the stars who are backing Democratic nominees Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Celebrities who support Donald Trump:
Kirstie Alley
Cheers actress Kirstie Alley is one of Trump's most vocal supporters.
Kid Rock
Musician Kid Rock was a vocal supporter of Trump in 2016 and is a regular at his rallies. The pair even play golf together.
Jon Voight
In mid-October, actor Jon Voight uploaded a video to Twitter saying that American voters should re-elect Donald Trump in the US election to save the country from "evil" Joe Biden.
Lil Wayne
Rapper Lil Wayne posted a photo of himself with Trump last week, a move that was criticised by fellow rapper, 50 Cent.
Stephen Baldwin
Actor Stephen Baldwin has been a vocal Trump supporter since 2016, despite the fact that his brother, Billy Baldwin, has accused the US president of making advances on his wife, Chynna Phillips. Another of his brothers, Alec Baldwin, also regularly spoofs Trump on Saturday Night Live.
Jay Cutler
Former NFL player and estranged husband of reality star Kristin Cavallari has voiced his support for Trump, posting golfer Jack Nicklaus' message of support for the president to his own Instagram with the caption: "Never a doubt".
Randy Quaid
National Lampoon's Vacation actor Randy Quaid is a vocal fan of Trump. He regularly retweets the US president and calls out his critics on social media.
Scott Baio
Former child star Scott Baio regularly tweets in support of Trump.
Roseanne Barr
Roseanne Barr has been a vocal Trump supporter over the last few years.
Isaiah Washington
The former Grey's Anatomy actor announced he'd be supporting Trump back in 2019, when he told Fox Nation he was no longer a supporter of the Democrats.
“Walking away ... is a sacrifice, it’s a risk, and there’s a penalty for it,” he told Fox Nation. “The reason why I’ve chosen to walk away from the Democratic Party as I know it ... is that something doesn’t feel right.”
Dean Cain
The one-time Superman actor is a vocal Trump supporter.
Kelsey Grammer
Frasier star Kelsey Grammer has spoken out about his support for Trump on a number of occasions.
Samaire Armstrong
The OC actor explained why she is voting Trump in a seven-minute Instagram video.
Stacey Dash
The Clueless actor is a vocal supporter of Trump and has the hashtags #MAGA and #WomenForTrump in her Twitter biography.
Of being black and conservative, she said in 2018: "Because I’m black I’m supposed to therefore be a Democrat, which is absurd. They’re supposed to be the party of tolerance. I don’t see any tolerance. I’ve made a choice to stand up for what I believe in and don’t think I should be condemned."
James Woods
Ray Donovan actor James Woods is a vocal supporter of Trump, and regularly tweets about the president.
Brett Favre
The former American football quarterback tweeted his support for Trump last week.
Lil Pump
The rapper is so passionately pro-Trump, he has said he'll move to Colombia should Trump lose the election. He has also shared a photo of his face photoshopped onto former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe greeting Trump.
Celebrities for Joe Biden:
Beyonce
In a last minute boost to encourage followers to vote, Beyonce uploaded a Boomerang video of herself wearing a Biden Harris mask and an 'I Voted' sticker to Instagram, paired with a chic Balmain hat and turtleneck.
She captioned the video: "Come thru, Texas! #VOTE".
Taylor Swift
In the past, Taylor Swift kept quiet about her political leanings, however that is no longer the case in 2020. She has voiced her support for Biden and baked a batch of cookies decorated with his badge.
"I spoke to @vmagazine about why I'll be voting for Joe Biden for president. So apt that it's come out on the night of the VP debate," she wrote on Instagram. "Gonna be watching and supporting @kamalaharris by yelling at the TV a lot. And I also have custom cookies".
Dwayne Johnson
Fast and Furious franchise star and former WWE wrestler Dwayne Johnson has voiced his support for Biden back in September.
Jennifer Aniston
The Friends star shared a photo of herself sending off her postal ballot on Instagram, with the caption: "#IVOTED for @joebiden and @kamalaharris. I dropped my ballot off, and I did it early. I voted for them because right now this country is more divided than ever. Right now, a few men in power are deciding what women can and can't do with their own bodies. Our current president has decided that racism is a non-issue. He has repeatedly and publicly ignored science ... too many people have died."
Bruce Springsteen
"I think if we get Joe Biden, it's gonna go a long way towards helping us regain our status around the world," singer Bruce Springsteen told Rolling Stone. "The country as the shining light of democracy has been trashed by the administration. We abandoned friends, we befriended dictators, we denied climate science."
Tom Hanks
In August this year, Tom Hanks hosted a virtual fundraiser for Biden.
LeBron James
In August, the NBA star said he would "for sure" campaign for Biden and Harris in a conversation with Vice TV.
Cardi B
Rapper Cardi B has been a vocal supporter of Biden's, and in August she interviewed him for Elle magazine.
Chris Evans
Captain America actor Chris Evans attended a virtual Biden fundraiser, called Voters Assemble.
Willie Nelson
In June, singer Willie Nelson attended a virtual fundraiser to support Biden.
Billie Eilish
The Bad Boy singer is a first-time voter and spoke to Harris about the importance of voting. She also sang at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Michael B Jordan
The Black Panther actor shared a post-voting selfie.
Paul Rudd
Ant Man actor Paul Rudd also participated in the Voters Assemble fundraiser.
Lizzo
Juice singer Lizzo has encouraged fans to vote though her sartorial choices, and also participated in an On the Yard conversation about early voting during a campaign event in Detroit on Friday, October 23, 2020, for Biden and Harris.
Samuel L Jackson
Actor Samuel L Jackson made a voter suppression advert for Biden.
Cher
Believe singer Cher is vocally anti-Trump and spoke at a campaign rally for Biden.
Kumail Nanjiani
Actor Kumail Nanjiani has been passionately encouraging voters to make plans to vote and to vote early. He has also fundraised for Biden.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Environmentalist-actor Leo DiCaprio attended a Biden fundraiser in March.
John Legend
Singer John Legend is a vocal supporter of Biden and Harris.
Brad Pitt
Actor Brad Pitt has voiced a campaign advert for Biden.
Jennifer Lawrence
Actor Jennifer Lawrence refuted claims she is a Republican in a recent tweet.
Mariah Carey
Singer Mariah Carey voted early and voted for Biden and Harris.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus famously starred in political sitcom Veep, and is also a vocal supporter of Texas Democrats.
Zoe Kravitz
High Fidelity actor Zoe Kravitz posted her support for Biden on Instagram.
Natalie Portman
Actor Natalie Portman has shared her support on Instagram.
Mindy Kaling
Actor Mindy Kaling shared a conversation between herself and vice president nominee Harris on Instagram.
Hailey Bieber
Her father, Stephen Baldwin, may be a vocal Trump supporter, but Justin Bieber's wife has said she will be voting for Biden.
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon has voiced her support for Harris.
Karlie Kloss
Model Karlie Kloss is married to Joshua Kushner, whose brother Jared Kushner is senior advisor to Donald Trump, but that has not stopped her voicing her support for Biden.
Mark Hamill
The Star Wars actor has voiced his support for Biden and Harris on Instagram.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
The couple spoke to Biden and his wife, Dr Jill Biden, in a recent Instagram post.
Padma Lakshmi
The model and TV host shared her thoughts on the election on Instagram, writing: "I’m voting because I’m tired of this administration only representing wealthy white men. I’m voting to be a part of our democratic process."
Jonathan Van Ness
Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness has shared his support for Biden on Twitter.
Ken Jeong
The Hangover actor has voiced his support for Biden on Twitter.
Lena Dunham
On Instagram, Girls creator Dunham said she voted early and for Biden.
Tracee Ellis Ross
The Blackish actor spoke at the DNC.
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1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years
If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.
2. E-invoicing in the UAE
Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption.
3. More tax audits
Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks.
4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime
Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.
5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit
There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.
6. Further transfer pricing enforcement
Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes.
7. Limited time periods for audits
Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion.
8. Pillar 2 implementation
Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.
9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services
Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations.
10. Substance and CbC reporting focus
Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity.
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School children are required to watch an educational video each day and answer a question related to it. They then enter into a raffle draw for the $1,000 prize.
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Flavour: Similar to goat’s milk, although less pungent. Vaguely sweet with a subtle, salty aftertaste.
Texture: Smooth and creamy, with a slightly thinner consistency than cow’s milk.
Use it: In your morning coffee, to add flavour to homemade ice cream and milk-heavy desserts, smoothies, spiced camel-milk hot chocolate.
Goes well with: chocolate and caramel, saffron, cardamom and cloves. Also works well with honey and dates.
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- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
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Chatham House Rule
A mark of Chatham House’s influence 100 years on since its founding, was Moscow’s formal declaration last month that it was an “undesirable
organisation”.
The depth of knowledge and academics that it drew on
following the Ukraine invasion had broadcast Mr Putin’s chicanery.
The institute is more used to accommodating world leaders,
with Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher among those helping it provide
authoritative commentary on world events.
Chatham House was formally founded as the Royal Institute of
International Affairs following the peace conferences of World War One. Its
founder, Lionel Curtis, wanted a more scientific examination of international affairs
with a transparent exchange of information and ideas.
That arena of debate and analysis was enhanced by the “Chatham
House Rule” states that the contents of any meeting can be discussed outside Chatham
House but no mention can be made identifying individuals who commented.
This has enabled some candid exchanges on difficult subjects
allowing a greater degree of free speech from high-ranking figures.
These meetings are highly valued, so much so that
ambassadors reported them in secret diplomatic cables that – when they were
revealed in the Wikileaks reporting – were thus found to have broken the rule. However,
most speeches are held on the record.
Its research and debate has offered fresh ideas to
policymakers enabling them to more coherently address troubling issues from climate
change to health and food security.
UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions
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Banned items
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