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Shanghai's elderly investors keep faith despite stock market woes
A raucous group of elderly investors held court at a Shanghai securities company on Tuesday, chatting loudly about the stock prices flickering on LED boards as Chinese markets stutteringly recovered from the brutal day before.

$20 mn blue diamond goes on show in Abu Dhabi
A rare blue diamond valued at $20 million went on pre-auction display on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, capital of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates.

Stocks, oil recover slightly awaiting Trump's next tariffs moves
Stock markets and oil prices recovered slightly Tuesday after a huge sell-off, but analysts warned of more turmoil as US President Donald Trump charges ahead in his escalating trade war.
China ready to 'fight' US trade war, EU seeks to cool tensions
China vowed Tuesday to "fight to the end" after US President Donald Trump threatened to further ramp up tariffs but the EU warned against escalating a trade war that has rocked global markets.

Indonesia stocks plunge on Trump tariffs after weeklong break
Indonesian stocks tanked more than seven percent on Tuesday after a weeklong public holiday break, with trading briefly suspended at the open as uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's global tariffs roils markets.

Vietnam says to buy more US goods as it seeks tariff delay
Vietnam will buy more US goods including security and defence products, the government said, as it seeks a last-minute delay to enormous tariffs imposed by Washington.

Mexico mourns photographers killed in music festival mishap
Relatives and friends of two photographers killed in an accident over the weekend at a music festival in Mexico City paid tribute to their lost loved ones on Monday.

Asian markets stage mild rebound but Trump tariff uncertainty reigns
Asian markets battled Tuesday to recover from the previous day's tariff-fuelled collapse, though Donald Trump's warning of more measures against China and Beijing's vow to fight "to the end" raised concerns the trade war could worsen.

Hong Kong firm did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract: Panama audit
The Hong Kong firm in charge of two ports at either end of the Panama Canal -- which sparked US President Donald Trump's threats to seize the waterway -- has flouted the terms of its contract, according to Panamanian audit results released Monday.

Samsung forecast beats market expectations for first quarter
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday posted highest ever figures for its first quarter sales forecast and said it predicted a better-than-expected performance for its profits, beating market expectations.

Nippon Steel shares soar as Trump reviews US Steel takeover
Nippon Steel shares soared Tuesday after US President Donald Trump launched a review of the company's proposed takeover of US Steel that was blocked by his predecessor Joe Biden.

US giant to buy stake in cash-short Australian casino group
Troubled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment says it has been thrown an 11th hour multi-million dollar lifeline by US-based casino giant Bally's Corporation.

200 firefighters battle major Paris inferno
A major fire broke out in Paris on Monday close to a new court complex designed by Renzo Piano, sending smoke across the city and prompting authorities to urge the public to stay away from the zone.

Maple Leaf Critical Minerals 2025 Enhanced Flow-Through Limited Partnership
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2025 / On February 19, 2025, Maple Leaf Critical Minerals 2025 Enhanced Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") completed its first Closing, at which an aggregate of approximately $20.9 million gross proceeds was raised from the sale of the Partnership's National Class Units and Quebec Class Units.

Southern Energy Announces Completion of Equity Financings to Ramp Up Liquids-Rich Gas Production in a Premium-Priced U.S. Natural Gas Market
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS RESTRICTED AND IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES (ITS TERRITORIES OR POSSESSIONS), AUSTRALIA, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL.THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE: (A) A PROSPECTUS OR OFFERING MEMORANDUM; (B) AN ADMISSION DOCUMENT PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AIM RULES; OR (C) AN OFFER FOR SALE OR SUBSCRIPTION OF ANY SECURITIES IN THE COMPANY. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR CONTAIN, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS, ANY INVITATION, SOLICITATION, RECOMMENDATION, OFFER OR ADVICE TO ANY PERSON TO SUBSCRIBE FOR, OTHERWISE ACQUIRE OR DISPOSE OF ANY SECURITIES OF SOUTHERN ENERGY CORP. IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH ANY SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL.THE INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS DEEMED BY THE COMPANY TO CONSTITUTE INSIDE INFORMATION AS STIPULATED UNDER THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (REGULATION 596/2014/EU) AS IT FORMS PART OF UK DOMESTIC LAW PURSUANT TO THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018, AS AMENDED. UPON PUBLICATION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT VIA A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE, THIS INSIDE INFORMATION IS NOW CONSIDERED TO BE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

Linear Minerals Drills 1.00 Percent Lithium Oxide over 8.90 meters at Augustus
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2025 / Linear Minerals Corp. ("formerly FE Battery Metals Corp"(CSE:LINE)(OTCQB:LINMF)(WKN:A2J C89) ("Linear " or the "Company") is pleased to announce results of Drill Holes LC24-97 of its 2024 exploratory drill program at its Augustus Lithium Property in Quebec, Canada. The drill hole LC24-97 intercepted four lithium bearing zones of various grades and thicknesses, including an intercept of 1.00 percent (%) lithium oxide (Li2O) over 8.90 m at a drilled depth of 139 meters. Additionally, the hole returned anomalous values of other rare metals such as beryllium (Be), cesium (Cs), niobium (Nb), tantalum (Ta) and rubidium (Rb), along with anomalous nickel (Ni) and chromium (Cr) at various depths (see Tables 1 and 2 for details).

Announcing the 2025 Niagara Consumer Choice Award Winners
NIAGARA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Niagara region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Niagara Consumer Choice Award Winners.

Trump announces direct nuclear talks with Iran
President Donald Trump said the United States was starting direct, high-level talks with Iran over its nuclear program on Saturday, in a shock announcement during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump vows no tariff pause as markets dive
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened fresh tariffs of 50 percent on China and ruled out any pause in his aggressive new global trade policy, despite a dramatic market sell-off.

Trump announces direct Iran talks, at meeting with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump said the United States would start direct, high-level talks with Iran over its nuclear program on Saturday, in a shock announcement during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Palestinians in West Bank strike to demand end to Gaza war
Shuttered storefronts lined empty streets in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank on Monday during a general strike by Palestinians demanding an end to the Gaza war.

Netanyahu meets Trump for tariff and Gaza talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, becoming the first foreign leader to personally plead for a reprieve from stinging US tariffs that have shaken the world.

'Bloodbath': Spooked Republicans warn Trump over US tariffs
With markets nosediving over Donald Trump's trade war, the protectionist US president is hearing the first rumblings of discontent among his normally steadfast backers in Congress and big business.

France detains alleged Romanian royal wanted in home country
A French court on Monday detained an alleged member of Romania's royal family who is wanted at home on charges of influence peddling, a judicial source said.

Netanyahu to plead with Trump for tariff break
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, becoming the first foreign leader to personally plead for a reprieve from stinging US tariffs that have shaken the world.

JPMorgan Chase CEO warns tariffs will slow growth
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned Monday that US President Donald Trump's tariffs will likely lift inflation, describing himself as "very cautious" in light of the rising recession risk.

Stocks sink again as Trump holds firm on tariffs
Stock markets and oil prices collapsed further on a black Monday for markets as US President Donald Trump stood firm over his tariffs despite recession fears.
Market panic deepens as Trump scolds China
US President Donald Trump lashed out at China on Monday as a stock market rout deepened after Beijing retaliated against his global tariffs offensive.

Honda executive resigns over 'inappropriate conduct'
Honda's executive vice president resigned on Monday over "an allegation of inappropriate conduct", the Japanese automaker said.

'Everyone is losing money': Hong Kong investors rattled by market rout
Hong Kong small-time investors were left reeling on Monday as US President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs and Beijing's retaliation saw the city's stock market suffer its worst day in almost three decades.
Market panic deepens as Trump sticks to tariffs
A global stock market rout deepened on Monday, with Hong Kong crashing as US President Donald Trump stood firm on tariffs despite fears that his trade war could spark a recession.

China vows to stay 'safe and promising land' for foreign investment
A top Chinese official has vowed to protect US firms and pledged his country will remain a "promising land" for foreign investment, Beijing said Monday, after it slapped 34 percent tariffs on US imports.