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Stocks rise despite climbing oil prices
Stock markets rose Tuesday as technology shares rebounded further, while oil prices climbed as Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf.
General Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreat
General Motors raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after reporting solid quarterly results on strong vehicle pricing that offset a hit from costs tied to winding down electric vehicle investments.
Philippines, China summon ambassadors over clash in disputed waters
The Philippines and China summoned each other's ambassadors on Tuesday following a clash at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, which sparked condemnation of Beijing by Manila's allies.
Stock markets, oil prices climb
Stock markets rose Tuesday, with rebounding technology share prices helping Asian indices in particular.
South Africa's anti-migrant unrest sparks smalltown suspicion, fear
Armoured vehicles carried around 20 soldiers through a rundown area outside South Africa's normally calm seaside town of Jeffreys Bay, back up for police after an explosion of anti-migrant violence.
Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US
Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it had intercepted two waves of missiles and drones.
New UK govt tackles cost of living with energy tax cut
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday kickstarted his programme to ease the cost of living for millions of Britons by planning to remove tax on household electricity bills.
Novartis says buoyed by new treatments in second quarter
Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis said Tuesday that group sales exceeded expectations in the second quarter of 2026, on the back of a range of new products.
South Korea president urges regulator action on leveraged stock funds
South Korea's president urged financial watchdogs to take "necessary measures" over new highly speculative investment products tied to the fortunes of the nation's AI chipmakers after share price declines left investors nursing losses.
For Ukraine's drones, names are part of the battle
Some intercept drones attack Ukrainian cities, while others strike oil refineries hundreds of kilometres away in Russia. But Ukrainian drones are also known for their unconventional names, with humour becoming part of psychological warfare.
Countries move to ban social media for children
Lawmakers in France are scheduled to vote on Tuesday to ban social media for under-15s -- one of 20 countries worldwide to have proposed or introduced such measures.
Asia stocks up as chip stocks recover, oil eases
Asian stocks mostly rebounded after days of losses on Tuesday led by technology shares, while oil prices eased slightly even as Iran said it had struck hit US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait.
French youth social media ban meets age check conundrum
France's parliament is weighing a social media ban for under-15s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforcement authorities are facing a puzzle on how to manage age checks.
French lawmakers expected to approve social media ban for under-15s
French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15 on Tuesday, putting France at the forefront of similar efforts in the European Union.
Rubio in Philippines as US condemns 'dangerous' China actions
The United States condemned "dangerous and aggressive actions" by China following a clash with the Philippine navy in the South China Sea, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Manila on Tuesday for a meeting of Southeast Asian nations.
Redwood AI Announces Closing of $3.5 Million Private Placement
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Caldwell Appoints Steven Price Co-Leader of Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the appointment of Steven Price as co-leader of its Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice. Price will join John Blank in leading the practice as Caldwell continues to expand its capabilities across the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
Horizon Aircraft Secures LOI with V-Star Powered Lift Aviation for the Purchase of Up to 100 Hybrid eVTOLs for $600 Million
V-Star's addition of Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOLs to its fleet will deliver faster, more affordable emergency air response across Australia
Allied Universal Appoints Melissa Butler Vice President of Communications
IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services company, today announced that Melissa Butler has joined the company as vice president of communications.
Alset AI Announces Closing of Third Tranche and Five-Year Maturity Extension of Loan Transaction
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTCQB:GPUSF)(FSE:1R60,WKN:A40M0J) ("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence ("AI") venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated July 20, 2026, it has closed the third tranche (the "Third Tranche") of its loan transaction with Mr. Randy Gilling (the "Lender") in the aggregate principal amount of up to $3,000,000 (the "Transaction"). The Lender advanced $220,000 in the Third Tranche, and to date, has advanced $915,000.
iFabric & GermstopSQ Advancing New Hard Surface Antimicrobial
MARKHAM, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / iFabric Corp. ("iFabric") (TSX:IFA)(OTCQX:IFABF) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Intelligent Fabric Technologies (North America) Inc. ("IFTNA"), has signed an agreement with GermstopSQ Inc. ("Germstop") to formulate, manufacture, and commercialize new durable, active antimicrobial hard-surface coating technology.
Latin-America Updates
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V:SEI)(AIM:SEI)(OTCQX:SEUSF) ("Sintana" or the "Company"), an international upstream oil and gas exploration company, provides the following updates in relation to activities in Latin-America.
Business of Dance Mentees and Enola Bedard Join Shakira for the FIFA World Cup Halftime Show
Four dancers from the Business of Dance mentorship program joined Enola Bedard, Eseniia Mikheeva, the Ghetto Kids and Shakira for the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show in New York.
US judge suspends Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.
A federal judge in California on Monday ordered Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery to temporarily pause their merger while a case brought by multiple states challenging the deal moves forward.
Leasing firm SMBC orders 200 planes from Airbus and Boeing
Leasing firm SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 200 new medium-sized aircraft from Boeing and Airbus at the start of the landmark Farnborough Air Show on Monday, the companies said.
US gasoline costs back at $4 a gallon as Mideast war reignites
US gasoline prices jumped back to an average of $4 per gallon Monday, according to the AAA motor club, as Iran said it was fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States while both sides intensified attacks.
MEXC Launches 0-Fee Stock Futures Campaign With $5,000,000 SNDK Prize Pool
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced the launch of a new Stock Futures campaign, offering users the opportunity to share $5,000,000 in SNDK Position Airdrops. The campaign is designed to empower users to seize opportunities in the US stock market by reducing trading costs and offering meaningful rewards.
Ryanair quarterly profit slides on Mideast war impact
Irish no-frills airline Ryanair on Monday said net profit slumped 34 percent in its first quarter as the Middle East conflict sent jet-fuel prices soaring and impacted ticket sales.
Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US
Iran is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, its president said Monday, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic including a city hosting a nuclear power plant.
Boeing gets order for 100 737 MAX jets from leasing company SMBC
US aircraft maker Boeing said Monday that it has received an order for 100 of its 737 MAX jets from leasing company SMBC Aviation Capital.
New Mideast fighting keeps eurozone rate-setters on edge
Fresh fighting in the Middle East and renewed energy price rises have thrown a curveball at the European Central Bank as policymakers mull whether to hike interest rates again this week.
Survivors warn of loopholes in Hong Kong sexual offence reforms
Hong Kong NGO worker Jessie recalled freezing in panic when she said she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance one summer, unable to resist while he proceeded without her consent.