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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.

New platform improves workflow efficiency, strengthens clinical confidence, and supports Zomedica's long-term growth strategy

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.

US singer Beyonce is now a billionaire, Forbes magazine said Monday, becoming only the fifth musician to achieve such a milestone.

Silver and gold tumbled Monday in a round of profit-taking as oil prices strengthened and global equities opened the final trading week of 2025 in lackluster fashion.

Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday to secure progress to the last 16 as winners of their group.

US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday for crucial talks on moving to the next stage of the fragile Gaza truce plan.

As New Year's festivities draw near, meat-loving Argentines are readying their famous "asado" grills -- traditionally laden with steaks, ribs and sausages.

Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo returned to training on Monday after weeks away for what local media said was a mental health break, boosting the Liga leaders' defensive options before this weekend's Catalan derby.

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy has insisted he will still be seeking improvement from the Scottish champions even if they return to the top of the Premiership.

Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakesh on Monday, and qualification for the knockout stage.

Hollywood star George Clooney has become French, along with his wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney and their two children, an official decree seen by AFP on Monday showed.

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of having fired dozens of drones at one of President Vladimir Putin's homes, an accusation that Ukraine called a "lie" aimed at undermining US-led efforts to end the war.

Global stock markets were sluggish Monday on the back of a mixed Asian showing, as investors awaited fresh clues on the outlook for US interest rates.

Cinema icon Brigitte Bardot's funeral will take place next week in her hometown of Saint-Tropez, her foundation said Monday, as France wrestles with how to pay tribute to a cultural legend who in later years championed far-right views.

Some shopkeepers in Tehran shut their stores for the second day in a row Monday in protest against economic hardships and sharp swings in Iran's embattled currency, media reports said.

International and French media on Monday paid tribute to Brigitte Bardot, with some highlighting her reputation as "the greatest sex symbol of French cinema" and others her role as a "controversial activist".

Enzo Maresca cannot explain why Chelsea keep surrendering leads in the Premier League but accepts it is a problem they must solve if they are to maintain their quest for a top-four finish.

A Nigerian hotel owner said Monday three of his staff were hospitalised after munitions debris fell on his hotel following the US strikes targeting militants in the country's northwest.

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to become the US city's first Muslim mayor, and the youthful optimism of his Democratic Socialist platform will be put to the test as he takes office Thursday with high expectations.

Global stock markets marked time Monday after a mixed Asian showing, as investors awaited fresh clues on the outlook for US interest rates.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim insisted he had to establish a formation at Old Trafford before asking his squad to demonstrate tactical flexibility as succumbing to media pressure would have been "the end" for him.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his Premier League leaders will be "actively looking" at bolstering their squad during the January transfer window.

Cinema icon Brigitte Bardot is to be buried in a graveyard in her hometown of Saint-Tropez, an official said Monday, as France wrestles with how to pay tribute to a cultural legend who in later years championed far-right views.

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal highway accident that killed two people Monday, his promoter and a Nigerian police source said.