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A Japanese research vessel on Monday began a historic voyage to attempt to dig deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000 metres to curb dependence on China.

Did Myanmar commit genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority? That's what judges at the International Court of Justice will weigh during three weeks of hearings starting Monday.

Hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis, the US homeland security chief said Sunday, brushing aside demands by the Midwestern city's Democratic leaders to leave after an immigration officer fatally shot a woman protester.

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran's leadership had called him seeking "to negotiate" after he repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters.

After years of repression, Bangladesh's Islamist groups are mobilising ahead of February 12 elections, determined to gain a foothold in government as they sense their biggest opportunity in decades.

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sparked defending champion Oklahoma City to victory on Sunday while Anthony Edwards led Minnesota's last-minute fightback to beat San Antonio.

Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk has defended her "conscious choice" to address the plight of her country during the trophy presentation of a pre-Australian Open event in Brisbane.

US President Donald Trump said Sunday his administration was working well with Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez -- and that he would be open to meeting with her.

Asian equities posted gains Monday while the dollar dipped as investors digested news that the US Justice Department subpoenaed the Federal Reserve, raising fears over US central bank independence.

A Hong Kong court began hearing sentencing arguments on Monday for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was convicted of national security crimes that could land him in prison for life.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Sunday that the central bank had been subpoenaed by the US Justice Department, blasting the move as part of President Donald Trump's extraordinary pressure campaign on US monetary policy decisions.

"One Battle After Another" was among the big winners at the Golden Globes on Sunday, though its star Leonardo DiCaprio missed out to Timothee Chalamet in one of the glitzy gala's most closely watched contests.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will head to Beijing on Tuesday to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, hoping for closer ties as he looks to reduce his country's dependence on the United States.

The injury-hit San Francisco 49ers sent the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles crashing out of the NFL playoffs on Sunday in a stunning wild card round upset.

Hollywood's top stars hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, the first major event on the road to the Oscars, and they delivered lots of old-school glamour.

After the US raid that deposed Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's leader, citizens hope the ensuing talks on selling its oil to the United States may improve their dire economic fortunes.

The Golden Globes kicked off Sunday, with "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" expected to dominate the glitzy gala's movie awards.

Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev will be an underdog at the opening Grand Slam of the year, but the Russian warned he will be hard to beat in his current form.

Belinda Bencic powered back into the top 10 Monday for the first time since having a baby, with the in-form Swiss brimming with confidence ahead of the Australian Open.

Iga Swiatek insists "everything is fine" despite back-to-back losses in the lead-up to the Australian Open, with the world number two "super sore" but confident of recovering for the season-opening Grand Slam.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / January 12, 2026 / CannaPharmaRX, Inc. (OTC PINK:CPMD), an emerging leader in global cannabis cultivation and export, is pleased to provide a corporate update outlining recent developments and strategic plans for 2026.

THUNDER BAY, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 12, 2026 / Clean Air Metals Inc. ("Clean Air Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV:AIR)(FRA:CKU0(OTCQB:CLRMF) is pleased to provide an overview of its 2026 objectives and highlights of 2025, for its 100%-owned Thunder Bay North ("TBN") Critical Minerals Project in Northwestern Ontario.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 12, 2026 / Usha Resources Ltd. ("Usha", "USHA" or the "Company") (TSXV:USHA)(OTCQB:USHAF)(FSE:JO0), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, announces that, further to its news release of October 27, 2025, it closed its non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") on December 11, 2025 raising gross proceeds of $500,000 through the issuance of unsecured convertible debentures (the "Debentures").

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NSPA Supports NATO Countries in the Acquisition and Sustainment of GA-ASI's Advanced Multi-Domain RPA

MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC / ACCESS Newswire / January 12, 2026 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fast Medic - Sistemas de Gestão em Saúde LTDA ("Fast Medic"), a Brazilian provider of technology solutions for public healthcare management.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 12, 2026 / Beautifi Financial Solutions (Beautifi) today announced the launch of a new underwriting facility designed to expand access to commercial equipment financing for aesthetic, medical, and dental clinics.

$18M upfront payment to Jaguar ($16M upon deal closing and $2M upon completion of post-closing conditions)Up to additional $20M in milestone and other future paymentsFuture Pak becomes exclusive U.S. marketer for Mytesi® and Canalevia®-CA1Jaguar continues to be the manufacturer of Mytesi and Canalevia-CA1Meaningful non-dilutive capital enables Jaguar to focus on its rare-disease pipeline, which is the subject of ongoing BD discussions with other potential partners

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 12, 2026 / SKY GOLD CORP. ("Sky" or the "Company") (TSX.V:SKYG)(US:SRKZF) announces it has signed a definitive agreement (the "Definitive Agreement") with Gold X2 Mining Inc. ("Gold X2")(TSXV: AUXX ) whereby Gold X2 will acquire, in stages, Sky Gold's interest in an option agreement (the "Option Agreement") for the Star Lake claims located approximately 60 kilometres west of the City of Thunder Bay, in northwestern Ontario (see initial PR dated March 23, 2023 and as amended on July 11, 2025).

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 12, 2026 / PPX Mining Corp. (TSX.V:PPX)(BVL:PPX) (the "Company" or "PPX") is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing construction of its processing plant, which continues to advance toward completion and commissioning.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 12, 2026 / NextSource Materials Inc. (TSX:NEXT)(OTCQB:NSRCF) ("NextSource" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has finalized multiple term sheets with strategic investors to fund Phase 1 of the Company's proposed Battery Anode Facility ("BAF") in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi in the UAE. These term sheets indicate substantial progress in the Company's strategic financing process and further reinforces the Company's path towards the final investment decision ("FID").

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