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US Fed chair to signal no rush for rate cuts despite Trump pressure
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will tell Congress Tuesday that the central bank can afford to wait for the impact of tariffs before deciding on further interest rate cuts -- despite President Donald Trump's calls to do so.
EU lawmakers vote to bar carry-on luggage fees on planes
European lawmakers pushed on Tuesday to ban airlines from charging passengers for small carry-on luggage in a move strongly opposed by the aviation sector.
Oil slides, stocks jump amid Iran-Israel ceasefire uncertainty
Oil prices sank and stock markets jumped Tuesday, even as uncertainty reined over a Israel-Iran ceasefire.
Ceasefire in Iran-Israel war takes hold
A fragile ceasefire in the Iran-Israel war appeared to be holding Tuesday, after 12 days of strikes that saw Israel and the United States pummel the Islamic republic's nuclear sites.
German budget plans outline vast spending - and record debt
Germany's government pledged Tuesday to make massive new investments by taking on record debt as it presented its budget plans with the aim of reviving the economy and building up the military.
Oil prices drop as Israel agrees to ceasefire proposal
Oil prices sank more than five percent Tuesday after Israel said it had agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposal for a bilateral ceasefire with Iran.
UK aims to tackle Google dominance of online search
Britain's competition watchdog on Tuesday proposed measures aimed at tackling Google's dominance in online search, with the US tech giant warning that "punitive regulations" could impact UK economic growth.
World facing 'most complex' situation in decades: WEF
The world is facing the "most complex" geopolitical situation seen in decades, the head of the World Economic Forum (WEF) told AFP Tuesday, warning that turmoil was "impacting global growth".
Virgin Australia surges in market comeback
Virgin Australia climbed sharply as it re-entered the local share market Tuesday, a dramatic comeback from near bankruptcy more than four years ago.
Asian stocks up as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire
Asian shares gained and oil prices were down Tuesday, as fears of an energy market shock eased following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
Better than gold: how Ecuador cashed in on surging cocoa prices
In Ecuador, farmers who bet on cocoa beans rather than bananas, the country's top agricultural export, are cashing in as a global shortage of the main ingredient in chocolate feeds a price bonanza.
Education Mega Centre Secures Development Permit Approval
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQB:GECSF) is pleased to announce that its flagship joint venture project, GEC Education Mega Centre® ("EMC"), located in Surrey, British Columbia, has received both rezoning and development permit approvals. The approvals were granted during the City Council meeting held on Monday, June 23, 2025, subject to finalizing all applicable documents.
Sadot Group Inc. Appoints Claudio Torres as Chairman of the Board
BURLESON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SDOT) ("Sadot Group", "Sadot" or the "Company"), an emerging player in the global Agri-food supply chain, is pleased to announce that Claudio Torres has been appointed as Chairman of the Board, effective June 18, 2025. Mr. Torres joined Sadot's Board of Directors on February 20, 2025, and recently served as Vice Chairman. He currently is, and will remain, a member of the compensation committee. Mr. Torres brings over 30 years of leadership across the global agriculture, food production, and supply chain sectors-including executive roles at industry powerhouses such as Monsanto, Syngenta, and Advanta Seeds.
Valsoft Corporation Enters Financial Compliance Software Market with Acquisition of Alessa
MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Alessa Inc. ("Alessa"), a prominent provider of anti-money laundering ("AML") compliance and fraud prevention solutions.
Primary Hydrogen Commences Field Sampling Program at Dove Creek
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Primary Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV:HDRO)(FRA:83W0)(OTCQB:HNATF) ("Primary" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of its field sampling program at the Dove Creek project in Colorado, USA. Field sampling will be conducted by Lonewolf Energy, Inc. under the supervision of Peter Lauder, VP of Exploration, utilizing techniques designed and tested by the INRS to minimize artificially produced hydrogen. The program, representing the second phase (Phase 2) of a multi-phase program, is anticipated to collect soil gas samples over an area of 740 acres and be completed within the next two weeks.
Oil prices tumble as markets shrug off Iranian rebuttal to US
Crude oil prices slid more than seven percent Monday while Wall Street stocks advanced after markets shrugged off Iran's rebuttal to the US weekend attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iran attacks US base in Qatar in retaliation for strikes on nuclear sites
Iran announced it had launched missiles at a major US base in Qatar on Monday in retaliation for American strikes on key nuclear facilities, with explosions ringing out in Doha and projectiles seen streaking overhead.
E.coli can turn plastic into painkillers, chemists discover
Scientists have found a way to use the bacteria E.Coli to convert plastic waste into a popular painkiller, a study said Monday, though outside experts doubted the technique would make a dent in the fight against plastic pollution.
US existing home sales little-changed on sluggish market
Sales of existing homes in the United States were tepid in May, according to industry data released Monday, as high mortgage rates weighed on the market.
Asian countries most vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz blockade
Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading route over US strikes on its nuclear sites.
Star-packed, Covid-shaped 'Death Stranding 2' drops this week
Japanese video game legend Hideo Kojima releases "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach" this week, a star-studded PlayStation sequel inspired by the Covid pandemic.
Oil prices seesaw as investors await Iran response to US strikes
Oil prices wobbled and stock markets wavered Monday as traders awaited Tehran's response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.
Tehran hit by Israeli attacks, vows response to US strikes
Loud explosions rocked Tehran on Monday as Israel said it struck "regime targets" in the city, escalating tensions a day after US air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
New CEO of Jeep owner Stellantis starts with leadership shake-up
Antonio Filosa began his tenure as chief executive of US-European auto giant Stellantis on Monday with a leadership shake-up, as he seeks to jump-start performance at the struggling maker of Jeep, Peugeot and Fiat vehicles.
Oil dips, dollar firms after US strikes in Iran
Oil prices gave up most of their early gains on Monday and the dollar strengthened after the United States struck Iran's nuclear facilities at the weekend.
Eurozone business activity almost flat again in June
Business activity in the eurozone was up marginally in June, marking the sixth consecutive month of expansion -- albeit at a slowing, sluggish pace, a closely watched survey showed Monday.
Oil rises, dollar firms after US strikes in Iran
Oil prices were higher on Monday and the dollar strengthened after the United States struck Iran's nuclear facilities at the weekend.
Oil prices spike after US strikes on Iran
Oil prices surged and Asian markets traded lower on Monday on concerns of disruption to energy markets after US air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Girls shouldn't shout?: Women break the mould at French metal festival
Women artists are pushing back against gender stereotypes at the French heavy metal festival Hellfest, where men have long dominated the loud and rebellious genre.
Indian activists seek to save child brides
When wedding season comes in India, the phone of child rights activist Tatwashil Kamble never stops ringing with appeals to stop girls from being married off due to poverty.
Jonathan Anderson set for Dior debut at Paris Fashion Week
Men's Fashion Week returns to Paris on Tuesday with heightened anticipation as Jonathan Anderson shows his first creations for Dior and Saint Laurent rejoins the official calendar.
American Heritage International, Inc. announces New Board, Pending Merger with Roadships, and $1 Billion Infrastructure Initiative.
BROWNSVILLE, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2025 / American Heritage International, Inc. (OTC PINK:AHII) today announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors and a bold strategic direction anchored in the development of next-generation transport systems. Central to this vision is a pending merger with Roadships, Inc. (USA) and Roadships Limited (Australia) - a transformative logistics company positioned at the forefront of modular shipping and mobile infrastructure.