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Hong Kong judges on Friday postponed the trial of Jimmy Lai until the pro-democracy media tycoon is provided with a heart monitoring device and related medication -- the second delay to the case this week.

Asian stocks were mixed Friday after better-than-expected Japanese growth and weak Chinese data, while oil slipped back ahead of a US-Russia summit on Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed North Korean troops sent to fight in Ukraine as "heroic" in a letter to Kim Jong Un, North Korean state media reported Friday.

It was already 30C at 9:30 am as New Zealander Olivia Ansari waited with other tourists outside Rome's Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, seeking relief underground from the punishing summer heat.

Divers have spent more than a month searching a lake south of Manila for the bodies of men with links to the Philippines' bloody national obsession: cockfighting.

Equipped with an infrared thermometer, Austrian artist Jonas Griessler measures the sweltering heat in an inner courtyard in the centre of Vienna.

On a lively weekend, a bartender in Nepal's capital Kathmandu balances carefully a slice of titaura, a local tangy and spicy hog plum treat, on top of a martini glass.

El Salvador plans to hold around 600 mass trials for the tens of thousands suspected gang members who have been detained without charges in the country since 2022, the Central American country's attorney general said Thursday.

When the water pump is switched on, hundreds of tilapia come to the surface of a pond at a Brazilian fish farm. Their final destination is now uncertain because of US President Donald Trump's stiff tariffs.

A Hong Kong court on Friday began hearing closing arguments in the national security trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, following a one-day delay because of bad weather.

Princess Anne, the sister of British head of state King Charles III, turned 75 on Friday, with the famously straightforward royal eschewing any public celebration of her birthday.

Japan eked out modest growth in the second quarter despite painful US tariffs, official data showed Friday, in welcome news to embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

The annual Rugby Championship, featuring World Cup title-holders South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina, kicks off on Saturday amid uncertainty over its future.

Israel's finance minister backed plans on Thursday to build 3,400 homes in a particularly contentious area of the occupied West Bank, calling for the territory's annexation in response to several countries' plans to recognise a Palestinian state.

Robert MacIntyre used a red-hot putter to birdie the last six holes and surge to a three-shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood in the US PGA Tour BMW Championship in Maryland on Thursday.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / Xebra Brands Ltd. ("Xebra") (CSE:XBRA)(FSE:9YC), a international cannabis company, announces that it intends to consolidate its issued and outstanding common shares (the "Common Shares") on the basis of ten (10) pre-consolidation Common Shares for one (1) post-consolidation Common Share (the "Consolidation"). As of the date hereof, there are 84,144,855 Common Shares issued and outstanding and on a post-Consolidation basis, the Company shall have approximately 8,414,486 Common Shares issued and outstanding.

VANCOUVER, BC AND HONG KONG, CHINA / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / Reyna Silver Corp ("Reyna Silver" or the "Company") (TSXV:RSLV)(OTCQB:RSNVF)(FRA:4ZC) is pleased to announce that the Company has received a final order (the "Final Order") from the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the statutory plan of arrangement (the "Transaction") with Torex Gold Resources Inc. ("Torex") (TSX:TXG).

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / Supreme Critical Metals Inc. (CSE:CRIT)(FWB:VR61)(OTC PINK:VRCFF) ("Supreme" or the "Company") provides its fourth bi-weekly Default Status Report under National Policy 12-203 Management Cease Trade Orders ("NP 12-203"), pursuant to which Supreme issued its original default announcement indicating that the filing of its annual audited financial statements, annual management's discussion and analysis and related certifications for the financial year ended February 28, 2025 (collectively, the "Required Filings"), would be delayed beyond the filing deadline of June 27, 2025. The Company reports that since it's news release dated August 1, 2025, there have been no material changes to the information contained therein that have not been disclosed, nor any failure by Supreme to fulfill its intentions as stated therein.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 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 August 29, 2025 to all shareholders of record as at the close of business on August 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'.

LAVAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC) ("Bausch Health" or the "Company") today announced that Paulson Capital Inc. and certain affiliates and managed funds have increased their ownership of the Company's common shares.

MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (the "Company", "Vision Marine", "we", "us", "our") (Nasdaq:VMAR), a leader in high-voltage electric marine propulsion systems with a multi-brand boat retail and service platform, today announced the pricing of its public offering of 3,500,000 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants ("Pre-Funded Warrants") in lieu thereof) at a price to the public of $2.00 per share (inclusive of the Pre-Funded Warrant exercise price), for gross proceeds of $7,000,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 525,000 shares and/or Pre-Funded Warrants to cover over-allotments at the public offering price, less the underwriting discount. The offering is expected to close on August 18, 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / Onco-Innovations Limited (CBOE CA:ONCO)(Frankfurt:W1H, WKN: A3EKSZ)(OTCQB:ONNVF) ("Onco" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the successful execution of a key component of its capital strategy, as over 90% of the Company's outstanding common share purchase warrants priced at $0.60 have now, to date, been exercised, resulting in an additional inflow of capital and confirming the effectiveness of the Company's internal financing strategy.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / Wi2Wi Corporation (TSXV:YTY)(OTC PINK:ISEYF) a leader in precision timing devices, frequency control products, and wireless technologies, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / Mr. Donald G. Lang, Executive Chairman of CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.A, CCL.B) ("CCL" or "the Company"), a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, announced today the appointment of Mr. Mandeep Chawla and Mr. Michael Larsson to the Board of Directors.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / GreenFox Windows & Doors, a trusted name in energy-efficient home upgrades, has won the 2025 Consumer Choice Award for top service in Northern Alberta's window and door industry. This honour highlights GreenFox's ongoing dedication to combining quality craftsmanship, energy efficiency, and exceptional customer care for homeowners in Edmonton, Calgary, and surrounding areas.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTC PINK:GPUSF)(FSE:1R60, WKN:A3ESVQ) ("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence ("AI") venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, is pleased to announce that further to its press release on June 16, 2025, it has entered into a second amending agreement (the "Second Amending Agreement") to its digital marketing services agreement with Machai Capital Inc. ("Machai") dated April 17, 2025, as first amended on June 12, 2025 (the "First Amending Agreement"), to extend the total period upon which digital marketing services are provided by Machai (the "Services") to the Company for an additional two (2) months. The period upon which the Services will be provided will therefore span from June 12, 2025 to December 12, 2025 (the "Term"). Other than the additional consideration of $400,000 (the "Additional Consideration") contemplated by the First Amending Agreement, no additional consideration is contemplated for the Second Amending Agreement. 50% of the Additional Consideration was paid upon execution of the Second Amending Agreement, with the balance to be paid throughout the duration of the remainder of the Term. The extension of the Second Amending Agreement is subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV").

BARRIE, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / Smart Barrie Movers, a trusted provider of local and long-distance moving services, has been awarded the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Moving Companies category for the Barrie region. Known for its customer-first approach, the company specializes in residential, commercial, and specialty moves, including pianos and pool tables, while ensuring each move is reliable, affordable, and stress-free.

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TOLEDO, OH / ACCESS Newswire / August 15, 2025 / M & M Heating and Cooling LLC, a family-owned and operated HVAC company serving the Greater Toledo area since 1980, has been awarded the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Air Conditioning and Heating Contractor category. Known for their customer-first approach, skilled technicians, and commitment to delivering exceptional service at reasonable prices, M & M Heating and Cooling has become a trusted partner for residential, commercial, and new construction HVAC needs across Northwest Ohio.

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