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US lawmakers warn Hong Kong becoming financial crime hub
US lawmakers urged the government Monday to rethink banking ties with Hong Kong, citing its "increasing role" in money laundering, sanctions evasions and reported funneling of banned technology to Russia.
Compressed natural gas vehicles gain slow momentum in Nigeria
Car mechanic Adebola Omotosho has to drive eight kilometres across Nigeria's bustling commercial hub Lagos to fill his tank with compressed natural gas.
Plastic pollution talks: the key sticking points
Nations gathered in Busan, South Korea have a week to agree the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution, a gargantuan challenge given the major divisions that remain.
Indonesia rejects Apple's $100 million investment offer
Indonesia has rejected an Apple $100 million investment proposal aimed at lifting a ban on iPhone 16 sales, saying it lacks the "fairness" required by the government.
China's Huawei to launch 'milestone' smartphone with homegrown OS
Chinese tech giant Huawei will on Tuesday launch its first smartphone equipped with a fully homegrown operating system, a key test in the firm's fight to challenge the dominance of Western juggernauts.
Hong Kong top court affirms housing, inheritance rights for same-sex couples
Hong Kong's top court ruled Tuesday to affirm housing and inheritance entitlements for same-sex couples, siding against the government in favour of LGBTQ rights protection.
Most Asian markets drop, dollar gains as Trump fires tariff warning
Asian markets fell and the dollar rallied Tuesday after Donald Trump warned he would impose huge new tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada on his first day in office, dealing a blow to hopes of a more moderate approach to trade policy.
Kingstone Insurance Partners with Earnix to Improve Pricing Sophistication and Speed to Market
Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:KINS) (the "Company" or "Kingstone"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that Kingstone Insurance has selected Earnix, a premier provider of mission-critical, cloud-based intelligent solutions across pricing, underwriting, rating, and product personalization, to enhance its pricing capabilities and support its strategic growth initiatives.
AG and Special Meeting of Shareholders December 12, 2024 - Postal Disruption - Delivery of Solicitation Materials
Waskahigan Oil & Gas Corp (CSE:WOGC) ("WOGC") wishes to announce that it will hold an annual general and special meeting on December 12, 2024 of the shareholders of WOGC. Due to the postal strike WOGC has been unable to deliver management solicitation materials by registered mail as required by securities regulations. In reliance of Alberta Securities Commission Blanket Order 51-516, WOGC has filed the following documents on www.sedarplus.ca: (a) Notice of Meeting dated November 10, 2024; (b) Management Information Circular dated November 10, 2024; (c) Supplemental Notice of Meeting dated November 20, 2024; (d) Supplemental Management Information Circular dated November 20, 2024; and (e) form of proxy (collectively the "Documents"). The same information will be available on: (a) the CSE website at www.thecse.com; and (b) on the company website www.waskahiganoil.com. WOGC will deliver by means (which may include electronic means) other than regular postal service a copy of the Documents to each registered holder or beneficial holder who requests the Documents and who but for the blanket order would be entitled to delivery thereof. A request is to be made by email to Gregory J. Leia at [email protected] or otherwise by delivery to the corporate office at the address set out below. Proxies are to be sent by email to [email protected]. For further information, please contact:
NXT Energy Solutions Named Finalist for 26th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards
NXT Energy Solutions Inc. ("NXT" or the "Company") (TSX:SFD)(OTCQB:NSFDF) is pleased to announce that it has been named a finalist for the Energy Transition Award - Upstream category at the Annual Platts Global Energy Awards. The Platts Global Energy Awards recognize corporate and individual innovation, leadership, and exemplary performance in 19 categories spanning the entire energy and chemicals value chain.
Toggle.ai Integrates FOTOgpt.ai Studio into Map Dynamics, Enhancing AI Photography Capabilities for over 400 Enterprise Clients
Toggle3D.ai (the "Company") (CSE:TGGL)(OTCQB:TGGLF)(FSE:Q0C), the creator of FOTOgpt.ai, a leading AI-powered photography studio, is excited to announce its strategic integration with ARway.ai's ("ARway" or the "Company") (CSE:ARWY),(OTCQB:ARWYF)(FSE:E65), Map Dynamics (MapD) platform. This partnership brings FOTOgpt.ai's cutting-edge AI photography tools to MapD's extensive network of over 400 enterprise clients, creating new revenue opportunities and expanding the capabilities of both platforms.
Azarga Metals - Option Maintenance Payment in Shares
AZARGA METALS CORP. ("Azarga Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV:AZR) has elected to settle its option maintenance payment of $33,500 by the issue of 670,000 common shares (the "Shares") at an issue price of $0.05 with Sabre Gold Mines Corp., pursuant to the terms of the Marg Project Option Agreement announced on January 8, 2024.
RE Royalties Announces 2024 Annual General Meeting and Update on Meeting Materials
All amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.
Forum Real Estate Income and Impact Fund Reports Q3 2024 Results
The Forum Real Estate Income and Impact Fund ("REIIF" or the "Fund") has released its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
US-Google face off as ad tech antitrust trial comes to close
Google and the US government faced off in a federal court on Monday, as each side delivered closing arguments in a case revolving around the technology giant's alleged unfair domination of online advertising.
Brazil minister says supports meat supplier 'boycott' of Carrefour
Brazil's agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers that have halted deliveries to Carrefour supermarkets in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations.
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal to close two plants in France: unions
ArcelorMittal, the world's second-biggest steelmaker, plans to close two plants in northern France, which together employ more than 130 people, unions said on Monday.
Macy's says employee hid up to $154 mn in costs over 3 years
Macy's disclosed Monday that an employee had hidden up to $154 million in expenses through false accounting entries over more than three years.
Awaiting Commerzbank, Italy's UniCredit bids for Italian rival
With its plans for Germany's Commerzbank seemingly stalled, UniCredit, Italy's second-largest lender, launched Monday a bid to buy its rival BPM for 10.1 billion euros ($10.6 billion).
Stocks push higher on Trump's 'steady hand' for Treasury
Stocks rose Monday on both sides of the Atlantic as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, seen as a reassuring choice promising ambitious goals to spur growth in the world's biggest economy.
Chanel family matriarch dies aged 99: company
Eliane Heilbronn, mother of the secretive owners of luxury group Chanel, has died aged 99, the company said on Monday.
British business group hits out at Labour's tax hikes
British business lobby group, the CBI, on Monday hit out over the Labour government's tax hikes on firms, saying the "heavy burden" risked cuts to hiring and investment.
Maximum term sought in French mass rape trial for husband who drugged wife
French prosecutors on Monday demanded a maximum 20-year jail term for the man charged with enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife, in a trial that has shaken France.
Beeches thrive in France's Verdun in flight from climate change
An assisted migration of beech trees in need of protection from climate change is bearing its first fruits in France after 13 years, with saplings now gracing the former World War I battlefield of Verdun.
Deep divisions on display at plastic pollution treaty talks
A final round of talks on a treaty to curb plastic pollution opened on Monday, with deep differences between nations emerging almost immediately.
Equity markets mostly on front foot, as bitcoin rally stutters
Major stock markets mostly rose Monday as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, while bitcoin's push to $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark last week.
Maximum term demanded in French rape trial for husband who drugged wife
French prosectors said on Monday they were seeking the maximum 20-year jail term for the man charged with enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife, in a trial that has shaken France.
Le Pen threatens to topple French government over budget
French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen on Monday threatened to back a no confidence motion that could topple the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a standoff over the budget, saying after talks both sides were entrenched in their positions.
Equity markets mostly on front foot, bitcoin rally stutters
Most markets rose Monday following a record close on Wall Street as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, while bitcoin's push to $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark at the end of last week.
Asian markets mostly on front foot, bitcoin rally stutters
Most Asian markets rose Monday following a record close on Wall Street as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, while bitcoin's push to $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark at the end of last week.
Donkeys offer Gazans lifeline amid war shortages
Amina Abu Maghasib's livelihood rests on one animal: a donkey that pulls the cart she uses to transport people around Gaza, where more than a year of war has led to a widespread shortage of fuel for cars.
Asian markets begin week on front foot, bitcoin rally stutters
Asian markets rose Monday following a record close on Wall Street as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, while bitcoin's push to $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark at the end of last week.