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A Vietnamese court upheld the death penalty Tuesday for a property tycoon in a multi-billion dollar fraud case -- but said her life could still be spared if she paid back three quarters of the assets she embezzled.

Former Hollywood movie producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized after an "alarming blood test result," his lawyer said late Monday.

Australian opener Nathan McSweeney has vowed to "show everyone what I can do" when the second Test against India begins on familiar territory in Adelaide on Friday.

A Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death in a multi-billion-dollar fraud case arrived in court Tuesday, as she awaits the verdict of her appeal in one of the biggest corruption prosecutions in history.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said he would "block" a planned takeover of US Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel, a deal worth $14.9 billion including debts.

Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday begins a two-day state visit to Britain hosted by King Charles III as the UK aims to seal a trade deal with the oil-rich Gulf states.

With a tape measure around his neck and thimble on his finger, Raniero Mancinelli slides a needle into a black cassock with red piping destined for a Catholic cardinal.

Asian traders shifted tentatively Tuesday as they battled to track another record on Wall Street owing to fresh China-US worries, while the euro extended losses on concerns of political and economic upheaval in France.

History-making Frenchman Thibault Tricole, the only darts player from his country to play at the PDC World Championship, has his eyes set on a possible dream second-round tie against reigning champion Luke Humphries when the 2025 edition gets under way later this month.

Nepal's prime minister was in Beijing on Tuesday to meet Chinese leaders, seeking to expand infrastructure cooperation after breaking with the longstanding tradition of new leaders making their first official visit to neighbouring India.

Surrounded by racks of colourful dresses and blazers in China's manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, plus-size clothing brand owner and influencer Amanda Yao is on a mission to promote body positivity.

Pakistani politician Azma Bukhari is haunted by a counterfeit image of herself -- a sexualised deepfake video published to discredit her role as one of the nation's few female leaders.

A US judge on Monday upheld her decision to reject Elon Musk's massive $55.8 billion compensation package at Tesla, denying an attempt to restore the pay deal through a shareholder vote.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived in the Marshall Islands on Tuesday, after visiting the United States on the first stop of a Pacific tour that has angered Chinese leaders.

President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership on Monday aimed at deepening bilateral ties and de-escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Lebanon, where the two leaders called for presidential elections.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday he was "alarmed" by the escalation of violence in Syria and called for an immediate end to fighting that his organization says has displaced nearly 50,000 people.

AI/ML Innovations Inc. ("AI/ML" or the "Company") (CSE:AIML)(OTCQB:AIMLF)(FWB:42FB), a leading company committed to acquiring and advancing Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning technologies that address urgent societal needs, is pleased to report that, effective immediately, it has appointed Terence Lee as Chief Financial Officer.

Personas Social Incorporated (the "Company") (TSXV:PRSN) announces that further to its press releases dated August 16, 2024, August 20, 2024 and September 23, 2024, the Company has closed the sale of its Peeks Assets (defined below) to Mii.TV Inc. ("Mii.TV"). The Company, as vendor and Mii.TV, as purchaser entered into a definitive agreement dated August 19, 2024 with respect to the sale of the assets of the Company's 'Peeks Social' web and app based platform ("Peeks Asset") to Mii.TV (the "Transaction").

Amdocs recognized as winner in two categories - Industry Partner of the Year - Telco (Global) and Industry Partner of the Year - Telco (North America), recognizing top AWS Partners who enable telco customers to drive innovation

Troy Minerals Inc. ("Troy" or the "Company") (CSE:TROY)(OTCQB:TROYF)(FSE:VJ3) is providing an update to its shareholders regarding the impact of the strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers on the Company's ability to comply with its obligations to deliver its meeting materials to shareholders in connection with its upcoming annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held on December 31, 2024 (the "Meeting").

PJX Resources Inc. ("PJX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that iron rich minerals (pyrrhotite and pyrite) with copper (chalcopyrite) and minor to trace zinc (sphalerite) and lead (galena) discovered in a venting geological environment by recent drilling appears consistent with mineralisation typically found within a vent beneath Sedex (Sedimentary Exhalative) type zinc-lead-silver mineralisation. This first phase of drilling commenced in August this year after PJX received a five year permit to explore and drill the large Dewdney Trail Property near Cranbrook, BC. (see news release November 12, 2024)

Industry-Leading System Enables Lenders to Increase Efficiency and Lower Operating Costs

Engineering Work progressing at Thor

MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V:BMK)(OTC:MCDMF)("MacDonald Mines" or the "Company") announces a correction to the news release issued earlier today, December 3, 2024, with regards to the signing of a non-binding letter of intent (the "LOI") with Canuc Resources Corporation ("Canuc"; TSX-V: CDA, OTCQB: CNUCF), whereby Canuc will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of MacDonald Mines. The amount of aggregate consideration was listed as $3,365,400 but should read $5,040,000.

CannaPharmaRX, Inc. (OTC PINK:CPMD), a future leader in cannabis cultivation, is steadily advancing its position in high-efficiency cannabis production. The Company is excited to share its latest updates with shareholders and prospective investors, highlighting its substantial progress, current operations, and future growth plans.

All amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.

Coast2Coast First Aid and Aquatics proudly marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its 10th anniversary, a decade dedicated to providing top-tier training in first aid and CPR across Canada and beyond and celebrates it with providing free CPR training for 100 individuals of marginalized communities. 

MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd. (TSXV:BMK)(OTC PINK:MCDMF) ("MacDonald Mines" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (the "LOI") with Canuc Resources Corporation ("Canuc"; TSX-V: CDA, OTCQB: CNUCF), whereby Canuc will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of MacDonald Mines.

Sadot Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SDOT) ("Sadot" or the "Company"), today announced the pricing of a strategic $3.0 million capital raise through a convertible 12-month note. The note is convertible into shares of common stock at a fixed purchase price of $4.10 per share, with no warrant coverage. The Company plans to use the proceeds for general business expenses and growth initiatives, including recent expansions into Canada and Brazil, and potential farming operations in Indonesia.

First 1,000 Bottles Ordered by Of The Earth Distribution Corp., Marking Key Milestone in Canadian Market Expansion

(TSXV:NOAL) ("NOA" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has closed the second tranche of the previously announced $2.7 million non-brokered private placement ("Private Placement") for the sale of 6,622,560 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.17 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,125,835. All amounts are expressed herein in Canadian dollars. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a "Common Share") and one common share purchase warrant of the Company (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant is exercisable into one Common Share at an exercise price of $0.221 for a period of 30 months from the date of issuance.

Inovatec Systems, a leading provider of cloud-based lending software solutions, has successfully integrated its Propel dealer portal into the lending operations of a global luxury automobile manufacturer. As a result of the implementation, the auto manufacturer has elevated the purchase journey for both dealers and customers by streamlining lending-related workflows, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering an OEM-branded customer experience.