“Sin taxes never made anyone healthier or richer.” That is the blunt verdict of Adam Bartha, Director of EPICENTER, as Brussels enters what may prove to be the most consequential six months of the EU’s long-running battle over ultra-processed foods. From July,
BELFAST, June 12 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Northern Ireland’s private sector experienced its sharpest decline in business activity in over three years during May, as geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures weighed heavily on local firms. According to the latest Ulster Bank growth
LONDON, June 12 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nvidia has officially initiated a sales pitch to Chinese clients for its new Vera central processing unit, signaling a significant pivot to recover market share in the region. According to three sources familiar with the
DHAKA, June 12 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bangladesh and India have agreed to deepen cooperation along their shared border with improved intelligence sharing and coordinated patrols. The decision follows a four-day meeting of top border officials in New Delhi, according to a
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The United States plans a significant reduction in the aircraft and warships it allocates for NATO operations in Europe. According to an exclusive report by the New York Times on Friday, citing two senior European
PARIS, June 12 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Israeli and Palestinian civil society representatives convened in PARIS on Friday to pressure the international community against abandoning the two-state solution. The meeting arrives as France attempts to maintain diplomatic engagement during the ongoing Middle
LONDON, June 12 (Parliament Politics Magazine) –The business landscape shifted on Thursday as SpaceX raised a record $75 billion in its initial public offering, cementing Elon Musk’s position as the world’s first trillionaire. This financial milestone marks a significant moment for the
TEHRAN, June 11 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Iran’s top joint military command, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, issued a stern warning on Thursday that the United States will face a more severe response if it continues to launch military attacks. This declaration
TYRE, June 11 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Residents of the historic Christian quarter in the southern Lebanese port city of Tyre are fleeing their homes following unprecedented military evacuation orders and intensified airstrikes. Many families had only recently returned to their ancestral
NEW DELHI, June 11 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – India has officially urged the United States to immediately halt military strikes on commercial shipping following a series of incidents that resulted in the deaths of three sailors. The fatalities occurred earlier this week
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – President Donald Trump stated on Thursday his desire to take over Kharg Island, which serves as the primary oil infrastructure hub for Iran. While military experts suggest the United States could seize the island rapidly,
NEWRY, Northern Ireland, June 11 (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson took the stand at Newry Crown Court on Thursday to deny all charges of historical sex offences against two girls. The 63-year-old politician faces 18 charges,
