Junk Food, Sweet Drinks Are Philippines’ Next Tax Targets
The Philippines is pursuing plans to tax junk food and hike levies on sweetened beverages to boost revenue
2023-06-21 19:29
Yes, Titanic tourism is a thing, and it's dangerous
Only a handful of people have seen the Titanic's wreckage in person, because precious few have what it takes to visit: the financial resources, access to experts -- and a willingness to accept the significant safety risk.
2023-06-21 18:57
Ukraine country profile
Provides an overview of Ukraine, including key dates and facts about this east European country.
2023-06-21 18:29
EU Sees Hurdles to Seizing €200 Billion in Russian Assets
The European Union has assessed that it can’t legally confiscate outright frozen Russian assets and instead is focusing
2023-06-21 17:59
Singapore Defends Climate Policy After Kempen ESG Exclusion
The government of Singapore has defended its commitment to climate action following a decision by Van Lanschot Kempen
2023-06-21 17:28
German carmakers accused of not complying with supply chain law for Xinjiang links
BERLIN Germany's top carmakers have been accused by a Berlin-based human rights group of not showing they have
2023-06-21 16:56
German recession will be sharper than expected: Ifo
BERLIN The German economy will contract more than previously expected this year as sticky inflation takes its toll
2023-06-21 16:53
El Nino Raising Risk of Southeast Asia Haze Crisis This Year
Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia may face the most severe haze in at least five years due to the
2023-06-21 16:19
Warnings of Mortgage Crisis Overblown, Says Top BOE Official
Most UK mortgage borrowers can cope at current interest rates and warnings of a housing crisis are overblown,
2023-06-21 15:53
Grand jury expected to review case against 6 former Georgia sheriff's deputies fired after their involvement in man's in-custody death, source says
Prosecutors investigating six former Georgia sheriff's deputies fired for their involvement in the death of a man being held in a county jail last year will present the case in front of a grand jury in the coming weeks, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN.
2023-06-21 15:18
New Zealand Government Loses Third Minister Before Election
New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party has lost a third minister in the space of three months, weakening its
2023-06-21 14:46
Europe Car Sales Rise in May on Surging Demand for EVs
Auto sales in Europe continued their upward trajectory in May, rising for the 10th month in a row,
2023-06-21 14:23