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Cartel recruitment at heart of Mexico's missing persons crisis
When Rubi Cruz recognized her husband's belongings among personal items found at a suspected Mexican drug cartel training camp, she feared the worst -- that he had become a victim of forced recruitment.
Mahrang Baloch, a child of the resistance for Pakistan's ethnic minority
Pakistan's Mahrang Baloch has risen to become the young face of a decades-old movement against rights abuses since she discovered her father's tortured body when she was a teenager.
Taiwan's TSMC says net profit rose 60.3% in first quarter
Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC reported Thursday a surge in net profit for the first quarter and forecast robust demand for artificial intelligence technology, despite the spectre of US tariffs on the critical sector.
Hermes to hike US prices to offset tariff impact
French luxury group Hermes said Thursday it would hike its prices in the United States to offset the impact of 10-percent import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Sri Lanka's women-run hotel breaks down barriers
Time for the daily staff meeting at Sri Lanka's Hotel Amba Yaalu where woman manager Jeewanthi Adhikari jokes: "This won't look very serious, there are only girls around the table."
Spanish youth keep vibrant Holy Week processions alive
Clad in a traditional white tunic and purple sash, four-year-old Thiago could barely contain his excitement before taking part as a drummer in a Spanish Easter procession thronged by thousands.
Unease grows over Trump tariffs despite 'progress' in Japan trade talks
Uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariff blitz mounted Thursday after the Fed chief warned of rising prices and "volatility" while "progress" flagged by the US president in talks with Japan lifted markets slightly.
NexgenRx Announces Declaration of Divdend
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / NEXGENRX INC. ("NexgenRx" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that a dividend in the amount of one-half of one cent per share ($0.005) has been declared in respect of all of its outstanding common shares. The dividend will be payable on or before April 30, 2025 to all shareholders of record as at the close of business on April 25, 2025. As of the date of this press release, there are a total of 71,117,132 common shares issued and outstanding. The common shares are listed and posted for trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol 'NXG'.
Announcing Zion Shores
A First for Utah: Ride Waves, Live Local, and Discover Adventure-Driven Lifestyle
Storm Settles Outstanding Debt
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Storm Exploration Inc. (TSX-V:STRM) (the "Company") today announced that it intends to issue an aggregate of 7,039,742 common shares (the "Shares") at $0.05 per Share in settlement (the "Debt Settlement") of an aggregate of $351,987.10 in outstanding debt (the "Debt"), including accrued management fees owing to a company controlled by a director and officer of the Company, and accrued management fees to an officer of the Company.
NexOptic Appoints New CFO
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / NexOptic Technology Corp. ("NexOptic") (TSX VENTURE:NXO)(OTC PINK:NXOPF)(FSE:E3O1), a company developing cutting-edge AI and imaging technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Lisk as Chief Financial Officer.
Sadot Group Inc Announces First Commodity Trades Through New South Korea Subsidiary
BURLESON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SDOT) ("Sadot Group", "Sadot", or the "Company"), an emerging player in the global agri-food supply chain, is proud to announce that its newly established subsidiary, Sadot Korea, has successfully executed its first international commodity trades. These initial transactions involved sourcing food products from Australia and Indonesia, with final delivery to key markets in Kenya and other countries.
Adcore Secures Flagship Client in APAC, Chosen by Global Retail Brands as Lead Digital Partner
Adds 4 Leading Australian Brands to Portfolio, Representing Over 250 Stores Nationwide
Ur-Energy Provides Production and Construction Updates for 2025 Q1
LITTLETON, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) (the "Company" or "Ur-Energy") is pleased to provide the following updates for 2025Q1 from Lost Creek and Shirley Basin.
MKS Financial Services Inc. Wins Consumer Choice Award for Financial Planning in Regina
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces MKS Financial Services Inc. as the top provider in Regina's Financial Planning category. This award recognizes MKS Financial Services' commitment to providing personalized financial guidance, client satisfaction, and long-term wealth management.
Littleton School of Music Wins Consumer Choice Award for Music Lessons in Denver
DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) is proud to announce Littleton School of Music as the top-ranked business in the Music Lessons category for the Denver region. This honour reflects the school's nearly two decades of dedication to providing high-quality, one-on-one private music lessons delivered by certified, professional, and patient instructors.
AMD says US rule on chips to China could cost it $800 mn
Chip developer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) on Wednesday said it expects new US licensing requirements for semiconductors exported to China to cost it as much as $800 million.
El Salvador rejects US senator's plea to free wrongly deported migrant
A Democratic senator said Wednesday that El Salvador had denied his request to release a US resident whose wrongful deportation triggered a political firestorm over President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration policies.
Trump tariffs could put US Fed in a bind, Powell warns
US President Donald Trump's tariffs will likely push up prices and constrain growth, and could put the Federal Reserve in the unenviable position of having to choose between tackling inflation and unemployment, the central bank's chair said Wednesday.
Putin praises Musk, compares him to Soviet space hero
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk on Wednesday, telling university students he was a pioneer comparable to legendary Soviet rocket engineer Sergei Korolev.
Trump touts trade talks, China calls out tariff 'blackmail'
US President Donald Trump touted tariff negotiations with Japan on Wednesday while China angrily accused Washington of "blackmail" in a trade war that the WTO warns will have "severe" economic consequences for the global economy.
Global uncertainty will 'certainly' hit growth: World Bank president
The uncertainty kicked up by Donald Trump's stop-start tariff rollout will undoubtedly hit growth, the president of the World Bank said Wednesday, ahead of next week's semi-annual meeting of global financial leaders in Washington.
WTO chief says 'very concerned' as tariffs cut into global trade
Global trade is expected to plummet this year in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariff offensive, fuelling uncertainty that threatens "severe negative consequences" for the world, the World Trade Organization warned Wednesday.
Sports bodies have 'no excuses' on trans rules after court ruling: campaigners
Campaigners say there are "no excuses" for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports events after a landmark legal decision in Britain on Wednesday.
The Trump adviser who wants to rewrite the global financial system
One of the architects of US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz has advocated a shake-up of the global trade and financial systems, centred on a radical strategy to weaken the dollar.
Canada central bank holds interest rate steady amid tariffs chaos
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key lending rate at 2.75 percent, pausing a stream of recent cuts due to shifting US trade policy and tariffs.
Google facing £5 bn UK lawsuit over ad searches: firms
Google on Wednesday said it would "vigorously" defend itself after some 250,000 UK businesses filed a multi-billion-pound legal claim against the US tech giant for allegedly overcharging for online advertising.
'Put it on': Dutch drive for bike helmets
It's a world-famous scene: a steady and slightly chaotic stream of cyclists pedalling out of Amsterdam's Centraal Station, heading for the canals and cafes of the Dutch capital. Almost no one is wearing a helmet.
Stocks retreat as US hits Nvidia chip export to China
European and Asian stock markets mostly retreated Wednesday after the US government imposed restrictions on exports of a key Nvidia chip to China, the latest trade war salvo between the world's biggest economies.
China's forecast-beating growth belies storm clouds ahead: analysts
Forecast-beating growth in China's first quarter may have offered Beijing's economic planners some much needed good news -- but analysts warn they should strap in for tariff-induced woes further down the line.
ASML CEO sees growing economic 'uncertainty' from tariffs
Dutch tech giant ASML warned on Wednesday of growing economic uncertainty due to US tariffs but the company kept its 2025 sales forecast intact.
Dutch flower industry grasps thorny pesticide issue
As Margriet Mantingh gazes at flowers stretching as far as the eye can see at the world's biggest flower market near Amsterdam, all she sees is a huge bouquet of pesticides.