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Japan deploys nearly 1,700 firefighters to tackle forest blaze
Nearly 1,700 firefighters are battling Japan's biggest forest fire in three decades, officials said Monday, as some 4,600 residents remain under an evacuation advisory.

Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Closing Of Acquisition In Puerto Rico
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2025 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has closed on the Equity Capital Contribution Agreement ("ECCA") and LLC Agreement with respect to Punta Lima Wind Farm LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Santander Bank N.A. -"Santander"-).

CTT Pharma Gives Uplisting Update
TAMPA, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2025 / CTT Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK:CTTH) is expecting notification this week for uplisting status to the OTCQB. CTT will notify shareholders as more news becomes available.

Pope's condition stable but complex
Pope Francis is in a "stable" condition in hospital but the clinical picture remains complex, the Vatican said Sunday, as the 88-year-old issued a statement thanking well-wishers for their support.

Pope 'stable' after 'calm night': Vatican
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for more than two weeks with double pneumonia, is in a "stable" condition after spending a "calm night", the Vatican said on Sunday.

Thousands flee after Japan's biggest wildfire in decades
Thousands of people evacuated from parts of northern Japan as the country's largest wildfire in three decades raged unabated Sunday after killing at least one person, officials said.

Onco-Innovations CEO Thomas O’Shaughnessy Featured on Conversations That Matter to Discuss Breakthroughs in Cancer Treatment, AI Integration, and Potential Global Expansion
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2025 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CSE:ONCO)(OTCQB:ONNVF)(Frankfurt: W1H)(WKN:A3EKSZ) ("Onco" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its CEO, Thomas O'Shaughnessy, was recently featured in an exclusive interview on Conversations That Matter, a widely distributed long-form program showcasing thought leaders shaping the world. The program is featured in the Vancouver Sun and is broadcast across multiple television networks in British Columbia, Canada, including CHEK-TV, as well as on digital platforms. In this exclusive interview, O'Shaughnessy shared Onco-Innovations' efforts towards developing a novel treatment candidate for colorectal cancer and other solid tumours, as well as the Company's distinguished scientific team, its recent strategic acquisition of Inka Health AI, and the Company's progress toward advancing clinical trials.

Cyclone death toll rises to four on La Reunion
At least four people have died in the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion during the passage of a devastating cyclone that sowed destruction across the overseas French territory, officials said on Saturday.
Cyclone death toll rises to four on ravaged French island
French authorities said Saturday that at least four people died in Cyclone Garance's devastating crossing of the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion.

Saudi Arabia, most other Sunni Arab states to start Ramadan Saturday
For Muslims in Saudi Arabia and most Sunni-ruled Middle Eastern states Ramadan will begin on Saturday, but in Shiite-majority Iran and Iraq it will start the following day, authorities announced.

Shooting for the moon: the Saudi spotting teams that herald Ramadan
Deep in the Saudi Arabian desert, a group of robed men are peering into the sky, trying to spot the crescent moon that signifies the start of Ramadan.

Saudi Arabia, Gulf neighbours say Ramadan to start on Saturday
For Muslims in Saudi Arabia and most Sunni-ruled Middle Eastern states Ramadan will begin on Saturday, but in Shiite-majority Iran and Iraq it will start the following day, authorities announced.

Ailing pope suffers breathing 'crisis', Vatican says
Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, suffered a breathing "crisis" on Friday which caused him to vomit, but he was given air and responded well, the Vatican said.

Three dead as cyclone Garance batters French island
Cyclone Garance barrelled across La Reunion island on Friday killing three people as fierce winds left destruction across the French Indian Ocean territory, authorities said.

Released Israeli hostage recounts hunger, chains that 'cut into your flesh'
Eli Sharabi, who was held hostage in Gaza for more than 490 days, has recounted his suffering in captivity in a televised interview, an extract of which was posted on social media by Israel's foreign ministry Friday.

Immigrant parents remove teenage sons from UK over stabbing fears
Immigrant parents in the UK, fearful of gang knife violence, are sending teenage sons back to their countries of origin, a community worker said Friday, after a boy sued his family for putting him in a Ghana boarding school.

Over 20 missing after avalanche in Indian Himalayas: rescuers
Rescuers were racing against time to search for more than 20 construction workers missing after an avalanche in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Friday following heavy snowfall, the army said.

Suicide blast at Taliban religious school in Pakistan kills six
A suicide attack at an Islamic religious school in Pakistan known as the "University of Jihad" -- where key Taliban leaders have studied -- killed six people on Friday, police said.

Over 40 missing after avalanche in Indian Himalayas: rescuers
More than 40 construction workers were missing after an avalanche in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Friday following heavy snowfall, officials said.

Suicide blast at Taliban religious school in Pakistan kills 4
A suicide attack at an Islamic religious school in Pakistan known as the "University of Jihad" -- where key Taliban leaders have studied -- killed four people on Friday, police said.

US issues Thailand security alert after Uyghur deportations
The United States issued a security alert to its citizens in Thailand on Friday, warning of the possible risk of reprisal attacks after the kingdom deported dozens of Uyghurs to China.

Russian divers found dead near popular Philippines resort
Two Russian divers were found dead, one in the jaws of a shark, after a strong current separated them from their group in a popular Philippine scuba spot, a coast guard official said Friday.

Tokyo's all-seeing Skytree tower
Tokyo's Skytree soars 634 metres (2,080 feet) upwards, giving spectacular views of the Japanese megalopolis and -- on a clear day -- the majestic Mount Fuji.

Greece marks train crash anniversary with national stoppage
Greece is expected to come to a standstill Friday with sweeping strikes and protests to mark the second anniversary of the country's worst rail tragedy, that left 57 dead in 2023.

Feted at Carnival, Afro-Brazilian faiths face hate in daily life
In a busy workshop, Leandro Vieira oversees preparations for Rio de Janeiro's dazzling Carnival parade, where his samba school will celebrate the spiritual richness of Candomble, one of the main Afro-Brazilian faiths.

Under pressure from Trump, Mexico extradites cartel kingpins
Mexico on Thursday extradited some of its most notorious imprisoned drug lords to the United States in a bid to avert sweeping tariffs, including a cartel kingpin wanted for decades over the murder of a US undercover agent.

Under pressure from Trump, Mexico extradites cartel kinpins
Mexico on Thursday extradited some of its most notorious imprisoned drug lords to the United States in a bid to avert sweeping tariffs, including a cartel kingpin wanted for decades over the murder of a US undercover agent.

BioNxt Solutions Announces Closing of First Tranche of Convertible Debenture Unit Private Placement
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Forward Water Technologies Announces December 31, 2024 Financial Results
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / Forward Water Technologies Corp. (TSXV:FWTC) (the "Company" or "FWTC")) is pleased to announce that it has filed its condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. Copies of these financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis can be found on the Company's issuer profile at www.sedarplus.ca. All financial information in this news release is reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Avant Brands Reports Record Fiscal 2024 Results
Record Gross and Net Revenue: Generated $40.0 million Gross Revenue and $35.8 million Net Revenue in FY 2024.Record Export Wholesale Revenue: Generated $19.4 million in FY 2024 representing a 107% increase over FY 2023.Record Cannabis Production: 12,643 kilograms produced in FY 2024, representing a 19% increase over FY 2023.Record Cannabis Sold: 13,560 kilograms sold in FY 2024, representing a 91% increase over FY 2023.

Influencer Andrew Tate in US despite charges in Romania
Andrew Tate, a right-wing influencer charged with rape and human trafficking in Romania, arrived in the United States on Thursday -- the first time he has been out of the eastern European country since his 2022 arrest.

Influencer Andrew Tate facing charges in Romania arrives in US
Andrew Tate, a right-wing influencer charged with rape and human trafficking in Romania, arrived in the United States on Thursday, the first time he has been out of the eastern European country since his 2022 arrest.