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Sudan cuts ties with UAE after paramilitary drone strikes on Port Sudan
Sudan's army-aligned government on Tuesday severed diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, accusing the Gulf state of supplying weapons used by the rival paramilitaries to strike its de facto capital.
No signs of US recession, Treasury Secretary says
There are currently no signs that the United States has entered a recession despite the world's largest economy recording a contraction in the first quarter, the US Treasury Secretary said Tuesday.
Germany's Merz elected chancellor after surprise setback
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz won on Tuesday a nail-biter second vote in parliament to become chancellor after he lost the first round in a stunning early setback.
EU proposes ending all Russian gas imports by 2027
The EU on Tuesday unveiled a long-promised plan to phase out its remaining gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027, a challenge given Europe's continued dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
UK, India strike trade deal amid US tariff blitz
The UK on Tuesday agreed a free trade agreement with India, its biggest such deal since leaving the European Union, after negotiations relaunched in February following US tariff threats.
Stocks retreat as traders cautious before Fed rates call
Stock markets mostly dropped on Tuesday as investors awaited a US Federal Reserve interest-rate decision for signs of the outlook for the tariffs-hit economy.
EDF complaint blocks Czech-Korean nuclear deal
A Czech court said Tuesday it blocked a multi-billion-dollar deal between Prague and South Korea's KHNP on the construction of two nuclear units following a complaint by France's EDF.
Germany's Merz faces new vote for chancellor after surprise loss
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz will face a second vote in parliament on Tuesday in his bid to become chancellor after he lost the first round in a stunning early setback.
US trade deficit hit fresh record before new Trump tariffs
The US trade deficit reached a new record in March, according to fresh government data published Tuesday, as imports surged ahead of President Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariff rollout.
US Fed starts rate meeting under cloud of tariff uncertainty
The US Federal Reserve began a two-day discussion over interest rates Tuesday, with policymakers widely expected to pause again and wait for clarity on the economic impact of Donald Trump's tariff rollout.
French lawmakers want Dreyfus promoted 130 years after scandal
A group of French members of parliament said Tuesday they wanted Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish French army captain wrongly convicted for treason in 1894, to be awarded the rank of brigadier general.
Tesla sales fall again in Germany as drivers steer clear of Musk
Tesla sales nosedived again in Germany last month even as electric vehicle sales rose strongly, data showed Tuesday, as German drivers voted with their wallets against billionaire owner Elon Musk.
Blow for Germany's Merz as he loses first-round vote for chancellor
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz suffered a serious blow on Tuesday when he failed to win a parliamentary majority in the first round of voting on him becoming the next chancellor.
Food delivery app DoorDash agrees to buy peer Deliveroo
US food delivery app DoorDash has agreed to buy UK-based rival Deliveroo for £2.9 billion ($3.9 billion) in a deal that will expand its global reach.
Ukraine fires drones on Moscow days before Red Square parade
A barrage of Ukrainian drones forced Russian airports, including in Moscow, to restrict flights on Tuesday -- three days before the Kremlin will hold its grand military parade on Red Square to mark the defeat of the Nazis.
DoorDash agrees £2.9 billion takeover of Deliveroo
US delivery service DoorDash has agreed to take over UK peer Deliveroo in a deal worth £2.9 billion ($3.9 billion), according to a joint statement on Tuesday.
Dollar recovers some losses, stocks mixed as traders eye tariff deals
The dollar rose in Asia on Tuesday fuelled by hopes for trade deals to avert Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, while equities were mixed as investors await the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision.
Drone strikes rock Port Sudan in third day of attacks
Drones struck the airport and targeted an army base in Port Sudan on Tuesday, officials said, the third straight day the Sudanese army-aligned government's seat of power has come under attack.
US President Trump and Canada's Carney set for high-stakes meeting
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Donald Trump on Tuesday for the first time since he won reelection on a pledge to stand up to the US president's tariffs and threats to annex the United States' northern neighbor.
Philips turns in a profit but China, tariffs weigh
Dutch medical device maker Philips reported a net profit for the first time in three quarters Tuesday despite weak sales in China but warned of "intensified" uncertainties due to tariffs.
India's woman fighter pilot trailblazer eyes space
The excited little girl who first touched a plane two decades ago is now flying high as the face of India's fast-modernising military and its only woman Rafale fighter pilot.
French Resistance members reunited 80 years after end of WWII
Renee Guette, 98, laughed as she looked at her computer screen in Texas. On the other end of the video call was 97-year-old Andree Dupont, living in France.
Ascendant Resources Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Acquisition by Cerrado Gold and Second Tranche of Private Placement
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2025 / Ascendant Resources Inc. (TSX:ASND)(OTCQB:ASDRF) ("Ascendant" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that shareholders of the Company ("Shareholders") overwhelmingly approved the Arrangement Resolution and the Sprott Resolution (each, as defined herein) at the special meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") held earlier today at the Company's office.
Zimtu Capital Corp. Announces Effective Date of Share Consolidation
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2025 / Zimtu Capital Corp. (TSXV:ZC)(FSE:ZCT1) (the "Company" or "Zimtu") announces that further to its news release dated April 21, 2025, the TSX Venture Exchange has approved the consolidation of its issued and outstanding common shares (the "Shares") on the basis of one (1) new Share (each, a "Post-Consolidated Share") for every five (5) currently outstanding Shares (the "Consolidation"). The Consolidation will become effective at the opening of the market on May 9, 2025. The Company's symbol shall remain as "ZC".
GECC Subsidiary Partners with Pure Group on GEC Education Mega Centre Development in Surrey, BC
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2025 / Global Education Communities Corp. ("GECC" or the "Company") (TSX:GEC)(OTCQB:GECSF) today announced that its subsidiary, GEC Education Mega Center Limited Partnership, has entered into various agreements with Pure Group of Companies ("Pure Group") to develop the flagship GEC Education Mega Centre ("EMC") project in Surrey, British Columbia. The construction budget for EMC is $330 million. The transaction completed effective May 1, 2025.
RLTR's "RI" Unshackled from Tariffs and Chip Wars, Widening Its Lead Over Traditional AI
RI's decentralized, chip-agnostic architecture frees it from global supply chain disruptions-delivering faster, smarter intelligence without the hardware bottlenecks plaguing traditional AI.
E-Cite Motors to Expand U.S. Manufacturing and Increase Domestic Component Sourcing Amid Favorable Economic Conditions and Rising Tariffs
E-Cite to Accelerate U.S. Production of Key Components Including Body Panels, Wheels, and Lighting for Its RJ, RT, and GT Models in Response to Tariff Pressures and Economic Tailwinds
Bird River Announces Assignment Agreement to Acquire Mining Rights in Mexico
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Rektron Group Announces Its Wholly Owned Subsidiary DL Hudson Opens a Branch in Geneva, Switzerland
New location strategically positions DL Hudson, Rektron's trading arm, at the center of a key global trading hubUnlocks opportunities to strengthen relationships with major European clients and further drive trade
Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas Ltd. Announces Update on Block 1, Orange Basin, South Africa
Strategic acquisition of high-quality 2D and 3D seismic and well logs, accelerating prospect maturation in one of the most compelling hydrocarbon fairways globally
OpenAI abandons plan to become for-profit company
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Monday that the company behind ChatGPT will continue to be run as a nonprofit, abandoning a contested plan to convert into a for-profit organization.
Global film industry reels from Trump tariff announcement
The cinema industry is reeling after US President Donald Trump announced 100-percent tariffs on foreign films, casting uncertainty over the future of international productions.