• People in cars line up to be tested for Covid-19 in a parking lot at Dodger Stadium, in Los Angeles, California. AFP
    People in cars line up to be tested for Covid-19 in a parking lot at Dodger Stadium, in Los Angeles, California. AFP
  • A woman wearing a face mask stands near people in cars lined up to be tested for Covid-19 as they make their way to a parking lot at Dodger Stadium amid the coronavirus pandemic in Los Angeles, California.AFP
    A woman wearing a face mask stands near people in cars lined up to be tested for Covid-19 as they make their way to a parking lot at Dodger Stadium amid the coronavirus pandemic in Los Angeles, California.AFP
  • People ride bikes and skateboards during a Black Lives Matter rally in Williamsburg, New York City. AFP
    People ride bikes and skateboards during a Black Lives Matter rally in Williamsburg, New York City. AFP
  • A worker disinfects at Constitucion Train Station during government-ordered coronavirus lockdown in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Getty Images
    A worker disinfects at Constitucion Train Station during government-ordered coronavirus lockdown in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Getty Images
  • A man watches the sunset from a park in Kansas City. AP Photo
    A man watches the sunset from a park in Kansas City. AP Photo
  • A Sri Lankan Telugu man holds his monkey performing tricks in a colony in Nachchikulama, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's Telugu community, whose nomadic lifestyle has increasingly clashed with the modern world, is facing another threat that could hasten its decline: the COVID-19 pandemic. AP Photo
    A Sri Lankan Telugu man holds his monkey performing tricks in a colony in Nachchikulama, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's Telugu community, whose nomadic lifestyle has increasingly clashed with the modern world, is facing another threat that could hasten its decline: the COVID-19 pandemic. AP Photo
  • A person takes a photo inside a restaurant on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida. AFP
    A person takes a photo inside a restaurant on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida. AFP
  • Jesus, a boy who works with his father cleaning and decorating graves, loads land on a wheelbarrow at the Xico cemetery on the outskirts of Mexico City.. Reuters
    Jesus, a boy who works with his father cleaning and decorating graves, loads land on a wheelbarrow at the Xico cemetery on the outskirts of Mexico City.. Reuters
  • Two migrants are released from a shelter that cares for vulnerable people infected with Covid-19, in the city of Tijuana, Mexico. EPA
    Two migrants are released from a shelter that cares for vulnerable people infected with Covid-19, in the city of Tijuana, Mexico. EPA
  • Women wait for a coronavirus test in Pavas, Costa Rica. EPA
    Women wait for a coronavirus test in Pavas, Costa Rica. EPA
  • A woman is discharged after surviving Covid-19, at the San Rafael Hospital, in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. Reuters
    A woman is discharged after surviving Covid-19, at the San Rafael Hospital, in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. Reuters
  • Residents pass by lanterns and neon lights promoting a restaurant in Beijing. AP Photo
    Residents pass by lanterns and neon lights promoting a restaurant in Beijing. AP Photo
  • People ride a boat on a lake in the park at Summer Palace on a public holiday, in Beijing, China. Reuters
    People ride a boat on a lake in the park at Summer Palace on a public holiday, in Beijing, China. Reuters
  • Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Pizza Pilgrims in West India Quay, London Docklands, as the restaurant prepares to reopen on July 4. AFP
    Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Pizza Pilgrims in West India Quay, London Docklands, as the restaurant prepares to reopen on July 4. AFP
  • Residents wait at a Covid-19 testing centre in Chennai. AFP
    Residents wait at a Covid-19 testing centre in Chennai. AFP
  • Laborers wait on a road during a lockdown in Lahore, Pakistan. EPA
    Laborers wait on a road during a lockdown in Lahore, Pakistan. EPA
  • Health officials wearing protective gear take a nasal swab sample from a young boy at a testing facility in Hyderabad, Pakistan. AFP
    Health officials wearing protective gear take a nasal swab sample from a young boy at a testing facility in Hyderabad, Pakistan. AFP
  • A girls sells flowers in downtown Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
    A girls sells flowers in downtown Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters

The Americas

US suffers biggest one-day coronavirus increase with 45,242 new cases

Several states at centre of latest infection surge took steps back from easing movement restrictions

The National

June 27, 2020

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The US recorded 45,242 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, the largest single-day increase of the pandemic, according to a Reuters tally, taking the number of Americans who have tested positive to at least 2.48 million.

The new record for positive Covid-19 tests came as several states at the centre of a surge in infections stepped back from efforts to ease restrictions on businesses. Covid-19 is the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus.

The leading infectious diseases expert advising the government said the US was facing a "serious problem" from a resurgent coronavirus as the illness put the brakes on reopening two of the country's largest states.

Texas and Florida closed bars and reimposed other curbs on Friday as the number of infections in the US hit a single-day record with increases in 16 states, mostly in the south and west.

The contagion also continued to spread throughout Latin America, where Brazil recorded another 1,140 deaths and Argentina toughened a lockdown in the capital, Buenos Aires.

In Europe, countries wrangled over plans to partially reopen the EU border, with officials fretting over the reliability of virus data from abroad, notably China, where the virus was first reported last year.

Much of the western world was pressing ahead with lifting restrictions on daily life despite warnings from health officials that haste could cost more lives.

"We are facing a serious problem in certain areas," immunologist Anthony Fauci said at the first briefing in two months by the White House's Coronavirus Task Force.

"The only way we're going to end it is by ending it together," he said of the outbreak.

The US is recording more than 30,000 cases daily. With nearly 125,000 lives lost, it has by far the highest confirmed death toll in the world.

European diplomats said they planned to exclude the US from travel to the continent when the bloc's external frontier reopen on July 1.

  • Men sit at a traditional cafe in the historic city of Shaqlawah, about 48 kilometres northeast of Erbil, in the northern Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region. AFP
    Men sit at a traditional cafe in the historic city of Shaqlawah, about 48 kilometres northeast of Erbil, in the northern Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region. AFP
  • A mask-clad man stokes burning wood by teapots at a traditional cafe in the historic city of Shaqlawah, about 48 kilometres northeast of Erbil, in the northern Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region. AFP
    A mask-clad man stokes burning wood by teapots at a traditional cafe in the historic city of Shaqlawah, about 48 kilometres northeast of Erbil, in the northern Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region. AFP
  • Girls attend a Koran class as Palestinians ease the Covid-19 restrictions, in a mosque in Gaza City. Reuters
    Girls attend a Koran class as Palestinians ease the Covid-19 restrictions, in a mosque in Gaza City. Reuters
  • Anti-government demonstrators hold up placards reading in Arabic: 'No trust' during a silent protest in front the government palace in Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    Anti-government demonstrators hold up placards reading in Arabic: 'No trust' during a silent protest in front the government palace in Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • Saudi movie viewers buy refreshments at VOX Cinema hall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia after the announcement of easing of lockdown measures. AP Photo
    Saudi movie viewers buy refreshments at VOX Cinema hall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia after the announcement of easing of lockdown measures. AP Photo
  • A Saudi movie viewer has her temperature taken at VOX Cinema hall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia after the announcement of easing of lockdown measures. AP Photo
    A Saudi movie viewer has her temperature taken at VOX Cinema hall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia after the announcement of easing of lockdown measures. AP Photo
  • A Yemeni pharmacist serves his customers behind a glass shield at a pharmacy in Sanaa, Yemen. AP Photo
    A Yemeni pharmacist serves his customers behind a glass shield at a pharmacy in Sanaa, Yemen. AP Photo
  • People sit at a cafe in the capital Rabat, after the authorities eased lockdown measures in some cities. AFP
    People sit at a cafe in the capital Rabat, after the authorities eased lockdown measures in some cities. AFP
  • A worker opens Salah El Din mosque's door for prayers, first prayers of Al-Fajr prayer after months of lockdown in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
    A worker opens Salah El Din mosque's door for prayers, first prayers of Al-Fajr prayer after months of lockdown in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters

EU envoys debated criteria, and sources told AFP a meeting on Friday ended with a tentative list of about 18 countries free to travel.

With nations at different stages on the outbreak curve, agreeing "travel corridors" was tricky.

Britain said it will lift its two-week quarantine rule for visitors arriving from some "low-risk" countries after pressure from airlines.

Sweden lashed out at the World Health Organisation for listing it among countries deemed at-risk. The country made headlines for its high death toll after opting not to introduce a strict lockdown.

"We have an increase in cases because we have begun testing much more in Sweden the past week," said Swedish state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell.

The WHO on Friday called for another $27.9 billion in donations to speed up the development and production of tests, vaccines and other treatments, part of its ACT accelerator plan to pool international resources.

About $3.4 billion has been pledged, the global body said ahead of a major fundraising event in Brussels by the EU Commission on Saturday that will feature performances by celebrities including Shakira and Justin Bieber.

More than 497,000 people worldwide have now died from the virus and the number of cases is expected to reach 10 million in the next week, according to an AFP tally.

Seven tips from Emirates NBD

1. Never respond to e-mails, calls or messages asking for account, card or internet banking details

2. Never store a card PIN (personal identification number) in your mobile or in your wallet

3. Ensure online shopping websites are secure and verified before providing card details

4. Change passwords periodically as a precautionary measure

5. Never share authentication data such as passwords, card PINs and OTPs  (one-time passwords) with third parties

6. Track bank notifications regarding transaction discrepancies

7. Report lost or stolen debit and credit cards immediately

ESSENTIALS

The flights 
Fly Etihad or Emirates from the UAE to Moscow from 2,763 return per person return including taxes. 
Where to stay 
Trips on the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian cost from US$16,995 (Dh62,414) per person, based on two sharing.

Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

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. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

'Worse than a prison sentence'

Marie Byrne, a counsellor who volunteers at the UAE government's mental health crisis helpline, said the ordeal the crew had been through would take time to overcome.

“It was worse than a prison sentence, where at least someone can deal with a set amount of time incarcerated," she said.

“They were living in perpetual mystery as to how their futures would pan out, and what that would be.

“Because of coronavirus, the world is very different now to the one they left, that will also have an impact.

“It will not fully register until they are on dry land. Some have not seen their young children grow up while others will have to rebuild relationships.

“It will be a challenge mentally, and to find other work to support their families as they have been out of circulation for so long. Hopefully they will get the care they need when they get home.”

Our family matters legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

Sri Lanka World Cup squad

Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis, Isuru Udana, Milinda Siriwardana, Avishka Fernando, Jeevan Mendis, Lahiru Thirimanne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal.

Yemen's Bahais and the charges they often face

The Baha'i faith was made known in Yemen in the 19th century, first introduced by an Iranian man named Ali Muhammad Al Shirazi, considered the Herald of the Baha'i faith in 1844.

The Baha'i faith has had a growing number of followers in recent years despite persecution in Yemen and Iran. 

Today, some 2,000 Baha'is reside in Yemen, according to Insaf. 

"The 24 defendants represented by the House of Justice, which has intelligence outfits from the uS and the UK working to carry out an espionage scheme in Yemen under the guise of religion.. aimed to impant and found the Bahai sect on Yemeni soil by bringing foreign Bahais from abroad and homing them in Yemen," the charge sheet said. 

Baha'Ullah, the founder of the Bahai faith, was exiled by the Ottoman Empire in 1868 from Iran to what is now Israel. Now, the Bahai faith's highest governing body, known as the Universal House of Justice, is based in the Israeli city of Haifa, which the Bahais turn towards during prayer. 

The Houthis cite this as collective "evidence" of Bahai "links" to Israel - which the Houthis consider their enemy. 

 

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Test squad: Azhar Ali (captain), Abid Ali, Asad Shafiq, Babar Azam, Haris Sohail, Imam-ul-Haq, Imran Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kashif Bhatti, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan(wicketkeeper), Musa Khan, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Shan Masood, Yasir Shah

Twenty20 squad: Babar Azam (captain), Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sohail, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Musa Khan, Shadab Khan, Usman Qadir, Wahab Riaz 

The specs: Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Price, base: Dh1 million (estimate)

Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12

Transmission: Eight-speed automatic

Power: 563hp @ 5,000rpm

Torque: 850Nm @ 1,600rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 15L / 100km

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Primera Liga fixtures (all times UAE: 4 GMT)

Friday
Real Sociedad v Villarreal (10.15pm)
Real Betis v Celta Vigo (midnight)
Saturday
Alaves v Barcelona (8.15pm)
Levante v Deportivo La Coruna (10.15pm)
Girona v Malaga (10.15pm)
Las Palmas v Atletico Madrid (12.15am)
Sunday
Espanyol v Leganes (8.15pm)
Eibar v Athletic Bilbao (8.15pm)
Getafe v Sevilla (10.15pm)
Real Madrid v Valencia (10.15pm)

The biog

Marital status: Separated with two young daughters

Education: Master's degree from American Univeristy of Cairo

Favourite book: That Is How They Defeat Despair by Salwa Aladian

Favourite Motto: Their happiness is your happiness

Goal: For Nefsy to become his legacy long after he is gon

Bert van Marwijk factfile

Born: May 19 1952
Place of birth: Deventer, Netherlands
Playing position: Midfielder

Teams managed:
1998-2000 Fortuna Sittard
2000-2004 Feyenoord
2004-2006 Borussia Dortmund
2007-2008 Feyenoord
2008-2012 Netherlands
2013-2014 Hamburg
2015-2017 Saudi Arabia
2018 Australia

Major honours (manager):
2001/02 Uefa Cup, Feyenoord
2007/08 KNVB Cup, Feyenoord
World Cup runner-up, Netherlands

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Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist

The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker

My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

Milkman by Anna Burns

Ordinary People by Diana Evans

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

Circe by Madeline Miller

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

Director: Scott Cooper

Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Odessa Young, Jeremy Strong

Rating: 4/5

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Ain Dubai in numbers

126: The length in metres of the legs supporting the structure

1 football pitch: The length of each permanent spoke is longer than a professional soccer pitch

16 A380 Airbuses: The equivalent weight of the wheel rim.

9,000 tonnes: The amount of steel used to construct the project.

5 tonnes: The weight of each permanent spoke that is holding the wheel rim in place

192: The amount of cable wires used to create the wheel. They measure a distance of 2,4000km in total, the equivalent of the distance between Dubai and Cairo.

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