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Netanyahu says 'many signs' Khamenei is dead after Israel, US attack Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that there were "many signs" Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale against the Islamic republic.
Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia
A law regulating artificial intelligence went into effect in Vietnam on Sunday, making it the first country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology.
US, Israel launch attack on Iran, Tehran hits back with strikes across region
The US and Israel launched an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran on Saturday, reportedly killing more than 200 people, with Tehran launching a retaliatory missile barrage that sent people running for cover across the Middle East.
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran, explosions reported across region
The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday, with Israel's public broadcaster reporting that supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been targeted, as the Islamic republic retaliated with barrages of missiles at Gulf states and Israel.
Costa Rica's Grynspan pledges reform in bid for UN chief job
Rebeca Grynspan is upbeat about her chances of becoming the next head of the United Nations, which she insists must become more agile in tackling the world's crises.
Building Smarter: How Proptech Is Reshaping Canadian Real Estate Development
TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2026 / Across Canada's urban centres, a quiet revolution is underway. Cranes still dominate city skylines, but behind the steel and concrete, the way developers plan, finance, construct, and manage real estate is being fundamentally transformed by technology. For Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., embracing proptech - property technology - isn't a trend to watch from the sidelines. It's a competitive imperative that is reshaping how Canada's most forward-thinking developers operate.
Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears while US stocks fall
Crude oil prices jumped Friday as worries about a possible US attack on Iran rose while Wall Street stocks slid amid anxiety over artificial intelligence and data showing an uptick in US inflation.
Trump says frustrated with Iran talks as US personnel leave Israel
US President Donald Trump on Friday voiced frustration with Iran's stance in nuclear negotiations but said he had not yet decided whether to carry out a threatened attack, as US staff were authorized to leave Israel due to heightened risks.
French hard-left firebrand sparks row with 'antisemitic' Epstein jibe
France's hard-left firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon has sparked new accusations of antisemitism after mocking the pronunciation of the name "Epstein" during a rally as calls grew on left-wing politicians Friday to break with the LFI leader.
Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears, Wall Street slips on AI
Crude oil prices jumped Friday as worries about a possible US attack on Iran rose while Wall Street stocks slid as tech stocks suffered.
Carmaker BMW to trial humanoid robots at German factory
German carmaker BMW said Friday it plans to deploy two AI-powered humanoid robots in a factory in a pilot programme for the first time this year.
For Roberto Cavalli designer, dreams come in all black
Black may have been the colour chosen by Roberto Cavalli's creative director for the new women's collection at Milan Fashion Week, but Fausto Puglisi is hardly feeling negative.
New Pokemon titles on horizon as 30th anniversary approaches
Pikachu and friends are set to return to consoles in two new games next year, the Pokemon Company said Friday, as it celebrated 30 years of the monster-collecting franchise.
OpenAI raises $110 bn in record funding round
OpenAI announced Friday a massive $110 billion funding round valuing the ChatGPT maker at $730 billion, with SoftBank, Nvidia and Amazon each making multi-billion-dollar commitments as the artificial intelligence company races to meet surging global demand.
Stocks slide, oil jumps tracking AI and Iran
US and European markets mostly fell on Friday with tech stocks suffering, while oil prices jumped as a standoff between Iran and the United States deepened.
At Milan Fashion Week, industry's darker side goes unmentioned
Artisans in white coats greeted guests at the Tod's fashion show in Milan Friday, crafting the Made in Italy leather and needlework items for which the company -- and country -- is renowned.
'Sacrificed futures': German chemical workers protest looming job cuts
Waving placards reading "Broken Agreements, Sacrificed Futures", hundreds of workers from chemical titan BASF protested in Berlin Friday over plans to axe jobs in Germany and shift them to Asia.
Kurdish Iranian groups in Iraq eye opportunity for change at home
In the Iraqi mountains near Iran, an exiled Kurdish Iranian commander told AFP that whether or not the US launches strikes on Iran, he will still seek regime change in order to win self-determination for the Kurds.
India logs 7.8 percent quarterly growth after data overhaul
India's economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the last quarter of 2025 driven by solid consumer spending, data released Friday showed, using a new framework that calculates economic output more accurately.
Chemical giant BASF to shift jobs from Germany to Asia
BASF signalled on Friday it would shift jobs from its home market of Germany to Asia, as the struggling chemical giant seeks to aggressively cut costs.
Stocks mostly rise, oil jumps tracking AI and Iran
Stock markets mostly rose Friday with traders relieved by the tech sector holding firm despite concerns over massive AI investments.
'Without ports, Ukraine will be destroyed': Odesa buckles under Russian bombs
Looking out at the blue and yellow cranes towering over the Black Sea horizon, Viktor Berestenko worries about the relentless Russian bombardment of Odesa, Ukraine's southern port city.
Iran urges US to drop 'excessive demands' to reach deal
Iran said Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its "excessive demands", tempering the optimism expressed after talks seen as a last-ditch bid to avert war.
Most Asian markets rise to cap a strong week of regional tech gains
Markets mostly rose Friday as traders extended their buying at the end of a healthy week in Asia, where tech firms rallied on a reassessment of AI investments.
'Fearless' Tracey Emin gets major London retrospective
The biggest exhibition ever devoted to the decades-spanning career of provocative British artist Tracey Emin opens Friday at London's Tate Modern, celebrating her ability to transform "life's trauma" into visceral art.
Texas at heart of Amazon's AI push in United States
Tech titan Amazon is working to step out of Nvidia's shadow with custom "Trainium" chips designed specially for machine learning as billions of dollars are poured into artificial intelligence (AI).
Asian markets fluctuate after healthy week of tech gains
Markets stuttered Friday as traders took their foot off the pedal at the end of a healthy week in Asia, where tech firms rallied on a reassessment of AI investments.
'A crime scene': US researchers examine unmarked graves of dozens of Black children
Mark Davis was just 13 years old when he perished in a juvenile detention facility for Black boys in the eastern US state of Maryland some 140 years ago.
Australian supermarket giant reins in AI assistant claiming to be human
Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has been forced to rein in an AI-powered customer service assistant after users reported it had been rambling about its mother.
Algo Grande Copper Closes Oversubscribed $6.52 Million Financing and Strengthens Board at AGM
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GECC Reports Director Election Results
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2026 / Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQX International:GECSF) reports the director election voting results from its annual general meeting held today. All of the director nominees, as listed in the management information circular dated January 12, 2026, were elected. Proxy voting as to each of the director nominees was as follows:
Redwood AI Corp. Announces Closing of Debt Settlement
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2026 / Redwood AI Corp. (CSE:AIRX)(Frankfurt:Y0N, WKN: A422EZ) (the "Company") announces that it has closed its previously announced debt settlements, pursuant to agreements dated February 20, 2026 (the "SettlementAgreements"), with a director of the Company and certain creditors (collectively, the "Creditors"). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreements, the Company has issued an aggregate of 236,003 common shares of the Company (each, a "Share" and collectively, the "Shares") at a deemed price of $1.71 per Share in full settlement of an aggregate amount of $403,571.96 of outstanding indebtedness (the "Settlement"). Pursuant to applicable securities laws, all securities issued pursuant to Settlement are subject to a hold period of four months and one day, expiring June 28, 2026.