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Thousands attend Christmas charity dinner in Buenos Aires
Some 3,000 homeless people sat down for a festive Christmas charity dinner on Tuesday in the center of Buenos Aires, at a time when more than half of Argentina's population is affected by poverty, one year into ultra-liberal Javier Milei's term in office.
Demand for Japanese content booms post 'Shogun'
Fuelled in part by the success of TV hit "Shogun", foreign studios are hungry for quality Japanese content and local creators are adaptingto meet demand.
Global stocks mostly higher in thin pre-Christmas trade
Global stocks mostly pushed higher on Tuesday in thin Christmas Eve trade as investors waited to see if a so-called Santa Claus rally would sweep the market.
Global stocks mostly rise in thin pre-Christmas trade
Global stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday, boosted by a tech rally on Wall Street, but gains remained modest in thin Christmas Eve trade.
Global stocks mostly rise after US tech rally
Global stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday boosted by a tech rally on Wall Street, but gains remained modest in thin Christmas Eve trade.
Investors swoop in to save German flying taxi startup
A German flying taxi startup was Tuesday saved from collapse after a consortium of investors swooped in at the 11th hour to take over the ailing firm.
Asian stocks mostly up after US tech rally
Asian stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday after a tech rally on Wall Street, but their gains remained modest in thin Christmas Eve trade.
US panel could not reach consensus on US-Japan steel deal: Nippon
A US government panel failed to reach a consensus on whether US Steel's acquisition by Nippon Steel threatens Washington's national security, shifting the decision to the White House, the Japanese company said late Monday.
ALDD Ventures Announces Extension of LOI for the Proposed Acquisition of Sparling Financial SARL
ALDD Ventures Corp. (the "Company" or "ALDD") (TSXV:ALDD.P) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release of October 30, 2024 in which ALDD announced the signing of a binding letter of intent (the "LOI") to complete a qualifying transaction (the "Acquisition") whereby it will acquire all of the shares of Sparling Financial SARL ("Sparling"), the deadline to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to the Acquisition has been extended to February 28, 2025, failing which the LOI will be terminated.
Future Fuels Inc. Announces Closing of Private Placement
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El Salvador Congress votes to end ban on metal mining
El Salvador's Congress on Monday approved a bill promoted by President Nayib Bukele to roll back a ban on the mining of gold and other metals, dismaying environmentalists.
Five things to know about Panama Canal, in Trump's sights
US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington, complaining of "unfair" treatment of American ships and hinting at China's growing influence.
Mixed day for global stocks as market hopes for 'Santa Claus rally'
European stocks bounced around Monday while US equities shook off early weakness to push higher as investors waited to see if a so-called Santa Claus rally sweeps over the market.
Trump's TikTok love raises stakes in battle over app's fate
President-elect Donald Trump's repeated support for TikTok has sparked speculation about potential solutions to prevent the app's impending ban in the United States, though the path forward remains unclear.
European, US markets wobble awaiting Santa rally
European and US stocks bounced around Monday as investors waited to see if a so-called Santa Claus rally sweeps over the market.
Volkswagen boss hails cost-cutting deal but shares fall
Volkswagen's chief executive welcomed a deal to slash jobs and reduce production capacity in Germany without the need to close factories, but the car giant's shares fell heavily on Monday.
Sweden says China blocked prosecutors' probe of ship linked to cut cables
Sweden's foreign minister said Monday that China had denied a request for prosecutors to conduct an investigation on a Chinese ship linked to two severed Baltic Sea cables despite Beijing pledging "cooperation" with regional authorities.
UK economy stagnant in third quarter in fresh setback
Britain's economy was stagnant in the third quarter, according to revised official data released Monday, dealing a fresh blow to the Labour government.
Global stock markets edge higher as US inflation eases rate fears
Global stock markets mostly edged higher on Monday as traders welcomed below-forecast US inflation data that raised hopes about the health of the world's biggest economy.
US probes China chip industry on 'anticompetitive' concerns
The United States said Monday it is opening an investigation into China's policies for its semiconductor industry, over concerns that Beijing is turning to "extensive anticompetitive and non-market means" to undermine other economies.
Mobile cinema brings Tunisians big screen experience
Like many of his fellow Tunisians, 23-year-old Amine Elhani has never been to the cinema, but now, thanks to a mobile theatre touring the country, he can finally enjoy the big screen.
Honda and Nissan to launch merger talks
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan on Monday agreed to launch talks on a merger seen as a bid to catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla on electric vehicles.
Asian markets track Wall St rally as US inflation eases rate fears
Asian markets rose Monday after big gains on Wall Street, with traders welcoming below-forecast US inflation data that tempered worries that the Federal Reserve will take a more hawkish tone with interest rates next year.
Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks
Honda and Nissan were poised Monday to announce the start of talks on a merger to help the Japanese giants catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla on electric vehicles.
Asian markets track Wall St rally as US inflation eases rate worries
Asian markets rose Monday after big gains on Wall Street, with traders welcoming below-forecast US inflation data that tempered worries that the Federal Reserve will take a more hawkish tone with interest rates next year.
Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority
President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to "stop the transgender lunacy" on day one of his presidency, as Republicans -- set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House -- continue their push against LGBTQ rights.
FE Battery Metals Corp. Announces Name Change
. (CSE:FE)(WKN:A3D08G)(OTCQB:FEMFF) ("FE Battery Metals" or the "Company") will change its name from "FE Battery Metals Corp." to "Linear Minerals Corp."
Credit Facility Extensions
PetroFrontier Corp. ("PetroFrontier" or "the Corporation") (TSXV:PFC) is pleased to advise of amendments to credit facilities in place with its lenders Kasten Energy Inc. ("Kasten") and Tailwind Capital Partners Inc. ("Tailwind") (see PetroFrontier press release dated April 13, 2023).
Condor and Element79 Reschedule Lucero Payment With Secured Structure
Condor Resources Inc. ("Condor" or the "Company") (TSXV:CN) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Element79 Gold Corp. ("Element79") to restructure the December 2024 payment obligation related to the Lucero Project in Chachas, Arequipa, Peru. Under the agreed terms, the US$1,000,000 payment originally due in December 2024 has been restructured as follows:
Alset AI Broadens Investment Policy to Embrace Decentralized AI, Quantum AI, Quantum Computing, and Cryptocurrency Opportunities
Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTC:ALSCF)(FSE:1R60, WKN:A3ESVQ) ("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence (AI) venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, announces that it has updated its investment policy to also specifically contemplate investments in decentralized AI, quantum AI, quantum computing, and cryptocurrency opportunities. This expansion highlights the Company's dedication to advancing innovation where these revolutionary technologies converge.
Melrose Group Publicly Files Complaint to the Ontario Securities Commission
Melrose Requests Exemptive Relief from the OSC so that it can extend and clarify its takeover bid as an "insider bid".
Sweet smell of success for niche perfumes
They don't advertise and they are largely unknown to the general public but niche perfumes are able to command prices of hundreds of dollars from men and women seeking to stand out.