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Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said.

Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura said his passion for playing the game was as strong as ever after signing for a third-division team at the age of 58 on Tuesday.

A Saudi-led coalition targeted a large quantity of weapons and combat vehicles that were being offloaded in Yemen from ships coming from the UAE, the Saudi news agency reported Tuesday.

Nikola Jokic suffered a "gut-wrenching" knee injury as the Denver Nuggets crashed to a 147-123 defeat to the Miami Heat on Monday.

Nikola Jokic suffered an apparent knee injury as the Denver Nuggets crashed to a 147-123 defeat to the Miami Heat on Monday.

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said.

Precious metals extended losses Tuesday on profit-taking after hitting recent records, while equities fluctuated in quiet trade as investors wound down ahead of the New Year break.

Fourteen-year-old Estella spends her weekdays studying Spanish, rock climbing or learning acupuncture in her living room as part of her homeschooling since she left China's gruelling public school system.

Bangladesh's three-time prime minister Khaleda Zia, who hoped to lead her nation one last time after elections next year, died on Tuesday aged 80.

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured a factory making new multiple rocket launchers that could target the South, touting their ability to "annihilate the enemy" in a concentrated attack, state media reported Tuesday.

A father and son accused of a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach "acted alone" and were not part of a wider terrorist cell, police said on Tuesday.

China kicked off a second day of live-fire drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports.

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / MedMira Inc. (MedMira) (TSXV:MIR), reported today on its financial results for the quarter ended October 31, 2025.

WILMINGTON, DE / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / Electric Metals (USA) Limited ("Electric Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV:EML)(OTCQB:EMUSF) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced continuance (the "Continuance") from a corporation governed by the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) into a corporation governed by the Delaware General Corporation Law, with its registered office in Wilmington, Delaware.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / This press release is being disseminated as required by National Instrument 62-103 - The Early Warning System and Take over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues regarding the disposition and acquisition of securities of Canex Metals Inc. ("Canex").

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Inc. (AELF), a leading US-based commercial aircraft lessor, announced the establishment of a new warehouse credit facility with Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking (Natixis CIB), providing up to $100 million in committed capital. This marks AELF's first financing with the French bank and represents a strategic step forward for the company which will support the expansion of AELF's mid-life aircraft leasing strategy.

POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / Xcyte Digital Corp.(TSXV:XCYT) ("Xcyte" or the "Company") announces that it has changed its year end from September 30 to December 31.

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / Prince Silver Corp. (CSE:PRNC)(OTCQB:PRNCF)(T130:Frankfurt) ("Prince Silver" or the "Company) is pleased to announce that its ongoing reverse circulation ("RC") drilling program has encountered favourable alteration in all ten drill holes completed to date at the Prince Silver Mine Project (the "Project"). Furthermore, the Company will increase the planned drill program from 21,000 feet (~6,400 metres) to over 30,000 feet (~9,100 metres) and accelerate drilling with the addition of a second RC drill rig next month.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / AI/ML Innovations Inc. ("AIML" or the "Company") (CSE:AIML)(OTCQB:AIMLF)(FWB:42FB) has announced that its consulting agreement with Campfire Properties Inc. has concluded and that Peter Kendall is no longer serving as the Company's President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective December 29th, 2025.

QUEBEC, QC / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / NuRAN Wireless Inc. ("NuRAN" or the "Company") (CSE:NUR)(OTC PINK:NRRWD)(FSE:1RN), a leading provider of mobile and broadband wireless infrastructure, announces that further to its press releases dated December 5, 2025 (the "Dec 5 NR") and December 16, 2025 (the "Dec 16 NR"), the Company closed a second tranche of the additional amounts, issuing an aggregate of 147,668 Units, at $2.89 per Unit, which included cash subscriptions of $190,116 and debt settlements of $236,648.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / 1933 Industries Inc. (the "Company" or "1933 Industries") (CSE:TGIF)(OTCID:TGIFF) provides the following update regarding its unsecured convertible debentures issued in 2024 (the "2024 Debentures").

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / Irving Resources Inc. (CSE:IRV)(OTCQX:IRVRF)(FSE:1IR) ("Irving" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on: 1) assay results from drill hole 25SY-002A, 2) the completion of grid soil line sampling programs across the Yamagano project, and 3) the proposed drilling activities currently contemplated to be conducted in 2026.

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TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / CTT Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:CTTH) today announces the filing of a Form S-1 registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing marks an important milestone in the Company's transition to fully reporting status and reflects management's commitment to regulatory transparency, operational discipline, and long-term corporate development. The Company also continues to advance its initial $3,000,000 Equity Line of Credit, which provides strategic financial flexibility to support commercialization initiatives and ongoing scientific progress. Additionally, CTT and RH2 Equity Partners have agreed and signed an agreement to increase the equity line to $10,000,000. The increase will be used to help CTT scale its future product lines.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets in the past two weeks.

Actor Idris Elba and members of England's triumphant Women's Euro 2025 football team were among famous Britons recognised in the country's traditional New Year Honours on Monday.

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes and said Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a "stable condition" in hospital after a car accident in Nigeria that killed two close friends and associates, his promoter announced on Monday.

Ayoub El Kaabi's brace helped Morocco to a 3-0 win over Zambia on Monday as the Africa Cup of Nations hosts cruised into the last 16 while South Africa beat Zimbabwe 3-2 to also secure a berth in the knockout phase.