Dr Alan Priddy is an international adventurer, explorer and holder of multiple powerboat and maritime records. He is a passionate advocate for new technologies and the environmental benefits they bring.
Bengaluru, India, April 17, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) India Digital payments are driving a new phase of economic growth as online transactions expand across shopping, travel, food delivery, subscriptions, and entertainment. Reports that Walmart-owned Flipkart may enter India’s ticketing sector have added
London, United Kingdom, April 17, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) UK shares decline in early trading as weakness in utilities and mining stocks weighed on the broader London market. Investors also monitored global growth signals, commodity price movements, and shifting expectations for future
India, April 17, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) India crude imports are drawing fresh global attention after reports indicated that Indian refiners are using yuan-based payment channels for purchases of Iranian oil. The development is being closely watched by traders, policymakers, and investors
China, April 17, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) China EV partnership developments are drawing worldwide attention after reports confirmed that Seres will join BMW and Mercedes-Benz as an equal shareholder in a major automotive joint venture. The announcement is being viewed as a
Beijing, China, April 17, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) China food delivery crackdown has entered a new phase after Chinese authorities announced penalties and confiscations totaling 3.6 billion yuan against food-delivery platforms. The enforcement action is one of the strongest signs yet that
NEW DELHI, INDIA, April 17, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) India bank gold imports are set to play a larger role in the nation’s bullion market after authorities approved 15 banks to import gold and silver until March 2029. The decision gives selected financial
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, April 17, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) EU cybersecurity spending is gaining momentum after the European Commission awarded a €180 million cloud services contract to four European providers. The move is widely viewed as part of a larger effort to strengthen
BEIJING, CHINA, April 17, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) China premium phone sales posted a strong rebound in the first quarter of 2026, with market data showing a sharp 20% increase in flagship smartphone shipments. The rise signals renewed demand from higher-income consumers
NEW DELHI, INDIA, April 17, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) India smartphone recovery outlook is gaining attention after the country’s smartphone market posted its weakest first-quarter shipment numbers in six years. Despite the slowdown caused by price hikes and cautious consumer spending, analysts
Paris, April 16, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) luxury wearable technology is entering a transformative phase as Kering, the parent company behind some of the world’s most recognized fashion brands, confirms plans to introduce premium smart glasses next year. The move signals a
Washington, D.C., United States, April 16, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) US futures market rules are expected to move forward even as the regulatory body operates with only one sitting member, according to statements from the chairman. The unusual scenario is raising questions
Brussels, Belgium, April 16, 2026 (Parliament Politics Magazine) Ukraine economic recovery funds are set to receive a major boost as the European Union confirms the disbursement of up to €2.7 billion following key parliamentary action. The funding represents a critical step in
