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Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US
Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and were finalising arrangements for jointly managing the strategic waterway, Tehran said Wednesday, even as fresh security incidents highlighted continued risks for regional shipping.
Asian stocks mostly down with tech firms back under pressure
Most Asian markets sank on Thursday with tech firms back under pressure after a four-day rebound amid lingering AI worries, while oil rose even as Iran said it was finalising a deal with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.
Low water on Germany's Rhine river threatens new blow to economy
Dwindling water levels on some of Germany's major rivers worsened by heat and drought are raising fears that badly constrained riverboat cargo traffic may deal yet another blow to the struggling economy.
Environmental disaster looms as tanker leaks off Oman
Oman is facing an impending environmental catastrophe as an alleged Russian shadow fleet tanker leaks oil across hundreds of square kilometres near a nature reserve, NGOs warn.
NXT Energy Solutions Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / NXT Energy Solutions Inc. ("NXT" or the "Company") (TSX:SFD)(OTCQB:NSFDF) today announced financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Dollar amounts are in Canadian Dollars, unless otherwise identified.
LNG Energy Group Announces Issuance of Second Partial Revocation Order and Further Details on Private Placement Financing
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NationWide Self Storage Launches New Business Storage Advantage Program
The Business Storage Advantage Program is helping small businesses reduce overhead, stay organized and grow without the cost of larger commercial space.
LHH Recruitment Solutions Named Leader and Star Performer in Everest's U.S. Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026
Industry report recognizes LHH Recruitment Solutions U.S. for its sourcing strategy across the full range of business roles and for advancing AI-powered recruitment capabilities to help organizations build future-ready workforces
Adcore to Publish Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 13, 2026
The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss those results on August 13 at 10AM ET
Valeura Energy Inc. Announces Record Operational and Financial Performance in Q2 2026
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE)(OTCQX:VLERF) ("Valeura" or the "Company") reports its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and six month periods ended 30 June 2026.
Google-parent Alphabet shakes up AI division
Google's head of AI, Demis Hassabis, will step down from his current role to become Alphabet's chief scientist amid a reshuffling at DeepMind that will also include a key engineer's departure.
FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received the "full support" of senior directors on Wednesday but world football's governing body apologised for the controversy of the now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment.
Dow edges to record as markets parse prospects for Hormuz deal
Stock markets climbed but then stalled Wednesday as investors digested a wave of company earnings that broadly surpassed expectations, while assessing the chances of a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Disney profits top estimates on strength in theme park business
Disney reported better-than-expected profits Wednesday, citing a strong performance in its theme park business amid lingering worries about macroeconomic weakness.
Stocks stall tracking earnings, oil dips on Iran-Oman Hormuz move
Stock markets climbed but then stalled Wednesday as investors digested a wave of company earnings that broadly surpassed expectations, while assessing the chances of a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Alarm as explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport
German police raised the alarm at an airport overnight after an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and another aircraft collided with an unknown flying object mid-air nearby before landing safely.
Stocks mostly rise tracking earnings, US-Iran hopes
Stock markets mostly climbed on Wednesday as investors digested a wave of company earnings that have broadly surpassed expectations, while assessing the chances of a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Alarm at German airport after drone found near Ukrainian plane, mid-air incident
German police deployed a bomb disposal robot at an airport overnight after a drone was found on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane, sparking alarm and forcing the diversion of numerous flights.
Cathay Pacific's profit soars 71% despite Iran war driving up fuel costs
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday that net profit surged 71 percent in the first half of the year, as demand from passengers avoiding the Middle East offset a near doubling of fuel costs caused by the Iran war.
Taiwan probes 17 China-funded firms over high-tech talent poaching
Taiwanese investigators said Wednesday they have raided dozens of locations as part of a probe into 17 Chinese-funded companies suspected of trying to "illegally" poach Taiwan's high-tech talent to erode the island's competitive edge.
Factories shed workers in Bangladesh garment sector
Garment worker Mosammat Aklima found out in a text message that she had become one of thousands laid off in the latest wave of cuts to hit Bangladesh's once-booming export industry.
Tech back in fashion as Asian markets extend rebound
Asian equities climbed again Wednesday, tracking another record on Wall Street, as tech firms continued to enjoy a revival after a month-long rout, with confidence also boosted by the prospect of an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump admin to review 'closed' AI models before release: reports
The Trump administration on Tuesday met with tech leaders to finalize a security review process for advanced AI models before their release, though it will apply only to "closed" models, US media reported.
High bills, cheap panels drive a Philippine solar surge
Edwin Salas watched as the first of 20 solar panels was installed on the roof of his home, joining a Philippine solar energy boom sent into overdrive by the Middle East war.
Full Circle Lithium Announces Extension of Current Private Placement
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2026 / Full Circle Lithium Corp. ("FCL" or the "Company") (TSXV:FCLI)(OTCQB:FCLIF)(FSE:K0Q), a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of lithium-ion battery fire extinguishing products, announces that, further to its news releases of July 15, 2026 and June 19, 2026, it has received an extension from the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") with respect to the final acceptance date of its previously announced private placement offering (the "Offering") of units (the "Units").
Ur-Energy Announces Date for Second Quarter 2026 Results and Conference Call and Webcast
CASPER, WY / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2026 / Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) ("Ur-Energy" or the "Company"), America's largest and fastest-growing domestic ISR uranium producer, is pleased to announce that it will release its financial and operating results, along with development and exploration highlights, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after the market closes on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Pentagon I Capital Corp. Announces Filing of Filing Statement with Respect to Its Qualifying Transaction
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Helleniq Energy Holdings S.A. Annouces 2Q/1H 26 Fin. Results
MAROUSSI AND ATHENS, GREECE / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2026 / HELLENiQ ENERGY Holdings:
Aztec Drills 88.4 meters of 1.42 g/t Au and 14.58 g/t Ag (1.69 g/t AuEq) in First North Extension Step-Out Drilling at the Tombstone Project, Arizona
First Step-Out Drilling in Newly Acquired North Extension Zone has Expanded the Contention Zone of Oxide Au/Ag Mineralization to the North and at DepthDrill hole TR26-39, stepping out into the North Extension Zone, encountered multiple mineralized zones including an intersection of 88.4 m averaging 1.42 g/t Au and 14.58 g/t Ag (1.69 g/t AuEq) from 10.7 m.Contention Zone drillhole TR26-38 returned 97.5 m averaging 1.06 g/t Au and 16.08 g/t Ag (1.36 g/t AuEq) from surface.
Global Education Communities Corp. Announces Executive Appointments and Leadership Updates
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2026 / Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQB:GECSF) announced updates to its executive leadership team to support the ongoing expansion of its student housing portfolio and broader corporate growth strategy.
RE Royalties Announces Third Investment in Solaris Energy's Portfolio and Letter of Intent for Expanded Royalty Partnership for a Further US$62.7 Million
All amounts in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
SpaceX revenue jumps 92% in first earnings report, but shares slide
SpaceX's revenue jumped 92 percent in the second quarter, beating analyst expectations by around $1 billion in its first post-IPO earnings report, but shares tumbled as investors remained skeptical about the company's ability to deliver on lofty promises.