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Can Venezuela survive US targeting its oil tankers?
Venezuela has been sidestepping a US oil export embargo for years, selling crude at a discounted price mainly to China. But even this limited income stream is now under threat after the United States seized a Cuba-bound tanker.
World stocks retrench, consolidating Fed-fuelled gains
Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic pulled back Friday as pre-weekend profit-taking pared some, but not all, of the gains seen after the Federal Reserve bank delivered a much-anticipated rate easing this week.
Iran frees child bride sentenced to death over husband's killing: activists
Iranian authorities have freed a woman who was condemned to hanging over the killing of her husband who she married while a child, in a case that sparked international concern over the plight of women sentenced to death in the Islamic republic, rights activists said on Friday.
World stocks consolidate Fed-fuelled gains
Global stocks on Friday held on to gains seen after the Federal Reserve bank delivered a much-anticipated rate easing this week, but investors shied away from big bets on the future direction of US interest rates.
France updates net-zero plan, with fossil fuel phaseout
France released on Friday a revamped roadmap to become carbon neutral by 2050, with an ambitious plan to phase out oil and gas.
Stocks rally in wake of Fed rate cut
European and Asian stock markets rose Friday as investors tracked a record session on Wall Street in the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut.
EU agrees recycled plastic targets for cars
Car manufacturers in Europe will have to include more recycled plastics in new vehicles under new EU rules agreed on by the bloc's countries and lawmakers on Friday.
British porn star to be deported from Bali after small fine
Controversial British adult film star Bonnie Blue will be deported from Indonesia's Bali island, an immigration official said Friday, after earlier receiving a small fine for traffic violations.
British porn star fined, faces imminent Bali deportation
Controversial British adult film star Bonnie Blue is expected to be deported from Indonesia's Bali island on Friday after receiving a small fine for traffic violations, her lawyer said.
South Korea exam chief resigns after tests dubbed too hard
The chief organiser of South Korea's notoriously gruelling university entrance exams has quit -- after complaints that an English test he designed was just too difficult.
Asian markets track Wall St record after Fed cut
Asian equities rose Friday as investors tracked a record day on Wall Street in the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut.
Vaccines do not cause autism: WHO
A new analysis by the World Health Organization reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism -- contrary to theories being propagated in the United States.
ReelTime's RLTR Stock Surges Past AI Giants Following LG Smart TV Debut of Reel Intelligence
RLTR Outperforms NVIDIA (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOGL), Palantir (PLTR), and Meta (META) Amid Surge in Investor Interest following LG Content Announcement.
Rektron Group Provides Corporate Updates
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 12, 2025 / Rektron Group Inc. (CSE:REK.U)(FRA:F75) ("Rektron" or the "Company"), a global commodity trading group with subsidiaries that specialise in trading energy, metals, and energy transition commodities, provides an update to the market regarding the status of annual financial statements, management's discussion and analysis and related officer certifications and annual information form for the financial year ended July 31, 2025 (collectively, the "Annual Filings")
LG Smart TVs to Feature Content Created Entirely by Reel Intelligence "RI" - Chosen for Display on TV Home Screens Nationwide
ReelTime Makes History as RI-Created Content Debuts on LG Smart TV Home Screens - No Cameras, No Crews, Just RI
Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years for fraud: US media
South Korean cryptocurrency tycoon Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison Thursday over fraud linked to his company's failure, which wiped out $40 billion of investors' money and shook global crypto markets, US media reported.
OpenAI beefs up GPT models in AI race with Google
OpenAI released its latest artificial intelligence models on Thursday, shrugging off worries about how it will cash in on massive spending in its technology race with Google.
2024 Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy over Israel's participation
Nemo, last year's Eurovision winner, said Thursday he was returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation, which has already prompted five countries to pull out.
US bringing seized tanker to port, as Venezuela war threats build
An oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast will be brought to a port in the United States, the White House said Thursday, as fears mount of open conflict between the two countries.
Dow hits record high despite AI fears
The Dow hit a record high on Thursday despite disappointing earnings from software giant Oracle reviving concerns over sky-high AI valuations.
Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as Person of the Year
Time magazine named the "Architects of AI" as its Person of the Year on Thursday, highlighting the US tech titans whose work on cutting-edge artificial intelligence is transforming humanity.
OpenAI, Disney to let fans create AI videos in landmark deal
Walt Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year licensing deal Thursday that will allow users to create short videos featuring beloved Disney characters through artificial intelligence.
German growth forecasts slashed, Merz under pressure
Leading German institutes on Thursday downgraded their 2026 growth forecasts, in another bad sign for Chancellor Friedrich Merz whose efforts to reboot Europe's biggest economy face mounting criticism.
Thyssenkrupp pauses steel production at two sites citing Asian pressure
Europe's largest steelmaker Thyssenkrupp is to pause steel production at two sites for about two weeks because of Asian competition, the German firm said Thursday, as the European Union considers tightening its steel tariffs.
ECB proposes simplifying rules for banks
The European Central Bank proposed Thursday simplifying rules for the region's lenders to help them compete internationally, but insisted the move would not weaken guardrails aimed at preventing crises.
Stocks mixed as US rate cut offset by Fed outlook, Oracle earnings
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as earlier gains fuelled by the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut were offset by indications the central bank will hold off from further reductions at the start of next year.
Desert dunes beckon for Afghanistan's 4x4 fans
On any Friday, when the Afghan weekend begins, dozens of drivers gather in the Kandahar desert to charge their SUVs up steep ochre dunes, kicking up rooster tails of sand to the delight of spectators.
Breakout star: teenage B-girl on mission to show China is cool
Flipping and spinning on a studio floor, 17-year-old Royal is a star in China's breakdancing scene and aiming for gold at the World Championships in Japan this week.
Chocolate prices high before Christmas despite cocoa fall
After soaring for nearly two years, cocoa prices dropped sharply in 2025. However, chocolate, in demand ahead of the festive holiday season, has seen prices rise.
Asian traders cheer US rate cut but gains tempered by outlook
Most Asian markets rose Thursday as traders welcomed the Federal Reserve's third straight interest rate cut, though the euphoria was tempered by an indication officials could hold off another reduction any time soon.
AI's $400 bn problem: Are chips getting old too fast?
In pursuit of the AI dream, the tech industry this year has plunked down about $400 billion on specialized chips and data centers, but questions are mounting about the wisdom of such unprecedented levels of investment.
RE Royalties Provides Corporate Update and Declares Dividend
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