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Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, as President Donald Trump said the United States would begin escorting ships through the blocked waterway.

A North Korean women's football club will become the first sports team from the country to play in South Korea since 2018 when they visit this month, Seoul's unification ministry said Monday.

The Detroit Pistons routed the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to cap a remarkable NBA playoff comeback and book an Eastern Conference semi-final clash with Cleveland.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi opened talks in Australia on Monday as the two countries seek to navigate a global oil supply squeeze.

In the western Spanish village of Almaraz, the uncertain future of the country's biggest nuclear power plant casts a pall over daily life.

US video game retailer GameStop made a takeover bid on Sunday to buy eBay for about $55.5 billion in an attempt to turn the online marketplace into a competitor to e-commerce giant Amazon.

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in "critical but stable condition," his spokesman said Sunday, without disclosing what ails the 81-year-old former politician.

European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gather in Armenia Monday as they seek to navigate a fraught geopolitical environment under an unpredictable White House.

In Iraq's holy city of Najaf, the majestic shrine of Imam Ali stands quiet, its vast courtyards no longer echoing with the multilingual whispers of pilgrims from before the Middle East war.

An Israeli court on Sunday extended for two days the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, who were brought to Israel for questioning, a rights group representing them said.

Two US soldiers that disappeared while on a training deployment in southern Morocco were last seen near seaside cliffs and may have fallen into the ocean, a US defense official confirmed to AFP.

Top players including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka kept up the pressure on the Grand Slam tournaments with a letter to Roland Garros on Monday expressing "deep disappointment" over the French major's 2026 prize money.

Metallurgical evaluation started, follow up drilling expedited for mid-MayHIGHLIGHTSPreliminary test yields high-grade concentrate grading over 100,000 g/t Ag (10% silver)Trial concentrate to support preliminary evaluation of Tolmer petrology and paragenesis utilising scanning electron microscopy (SEM); leading geological consultant engaged~4,000m follow up drilling expedited for May 2026 to infill high-grade assays, test extensions

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Avant Brands Inc. (TSX:AVNT)(OTCQX:AVTBF)(FRA:1BU) ("Avant" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual general and special meeting (the "Meeting") of the shareholders of the Company (the "Shareholders") held on May 4, 2026.

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This news release is being filed pursuant to Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933 Exemptions to Permit Semi-Annual Reporting for Certain Venture Issuers.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Battery X Metals Inc. (CSE:BATX)(OTCQB:BATXF)(FSE:5YW0, WKN:A41RJF) ("Battery X Metals" or the "Company") an energy transition resource exploration and technology company, announces that it has engaged the services of Independent Trading Group (ITG) Inc. ("ITG") to provide market-making services in accordance with Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") policies, effective May 4, 2026.

Conference call scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET on May 14, 2026

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / (TSXV:SSE) - Silver Spruce Resources Inc. ("Silver Spruce" or the "Company") announced today that, for personal reasons, Paul Smith will not be standing for election to the Board of Directors at the Company's 2026 annual general and special meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting"), which has been adjourned from the original meeting date of April 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm (Atlantic Time) to the new date of May 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm (Atlantic Time). Mr. Smith will continue to act as Vice President, Exploration of the Company.

Plantations International's Thailand agroforestry platform delivers over USD 450 million in revenue valuations from mango and agarwood assets, supported by strong free cash flow generation and an aggressive strategy to more than double holdings by 2031.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Inventus Mining Corp. (TSXV:IVS) ("Inventus" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has retained Red Cloud Securities Inc. ("Red Cloud") to provide liquidity services in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-V") and applicable securities laws. Red Cloud is a Toronto-based financial services firm that supports mineral exploration and mining companies with capital markets access and corporate profile development. Red Cloud will trade Inventus common shares on the TSX-V with the objective of maintaining an orderly market and improving share liquidity.

Fox River shareholders to receive cash consideration of C$1.10 per Fox River SharePurchase price represents premium of approximately 20% to the 30-day VWAP as of May 1, 2026Fox River board unanimously recommends Fox River securityholders vote in FAVOUR of the Transaction

Mission-critical solutions and aerospace engineering provider secures major cybersecurity milestone to advance defense services

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Shelfie-Tech Ltd. (CSE:SHLF)(OTCQB:SHLFF) ("Shelfie" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement (the "Agreement") with Aspect Information Systems Ltd. ("ASPECT"), an Israeli-based company specializing in data analytics and the sole shareholder of ASPECT (the "ASPECT Shareholder") pursuant to which Shelfie will acquire a majority interest in ASPECT (the "Transaction"). The execution of the Agreement reflects the next step in advancing Shelfie's strategic growth agenda.

Worksport CEO Steven Rossi will share the Company's growth story with institutional investors in New York City as Worksport continues expanding commercial execution, product availability, and investor visibility. Existing shareholders may also request meetings with Worksport management on May 6 and May 7.

Neonorm Dog extends Jaguar's existing Neonorm product franchise beyond foals and calves to provide dog owners with access to a plant-based product designed to support normal stool formation, gut hydration, and bowel healthExpansion builds on Jaguar's focus on sustainably derived, plant-based gastrointestinal products for people and animals

SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / NanoViricides, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE American:NNVC) (the "Company"), and a clinical stage, leading global pioneer in the development of broad-spectrum antivirals based on host-mimetic nanomedicine technology that viruses cannot escape, announced today that its clinical stage, broad-spectrum, antiviral drug NV-387 has been granted an "Orphan Drug Designation" (ODD) by the US FDA Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD).

RICHMOND HILL, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Oris Dental Clinics has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Periodontist category for York Region. This recognition reflects the clinic's commitment to advanced dental care, patient comfort, and consistent clinical excellence.

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Critical Elements Lithium Corporation (TSX-V:CRE)(OTCQX:CRECF)(FSE:F12) ("Critical Elements" or the "Corporation") is pleased to provide assay results and an update on its Phase 1 Winter 2026 drill program, at the 100% owned Rose West Discovery ("Rose West"), located in Eeyou Istchee, Québec.

OSHAWA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Pavestar Asphalt Solutions has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Paving Contractor category for Durham Region. This recognition reflects the company's strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Pestend Pest Control has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Pest Control category for Toronto Central. This recognition reflects the company's strong reputation, consistent customer satisfaction, and long-standing presence as a trusted provider of pest and wildlife control services across the Greater Toronto Area.