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Australia to change fuel quality standards to boost supply

Australia will adjust fuel quality standards to allow higher sulfur levels for around two months in a move that will release 100 million litres into the domestic supply, officials said Thursday.

Co-founder of Copenhagen's Noma steps down after abuse allegations

The co-founder of Noma, several times crowned the best restaurant in the world, Danish chef Rene Redzepi said Thursday that he was stepping down, following reports of past abuse at his fabled restaurant.

War disrupts fertiliser supplies, puts food security at risk

With production in the Gulf countries at a standstill and gas prices rising, the war in the Middle East is disrupting the supply of fertilisers and posing risks for food security.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. to Webcast Review of Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results

MELVILLE, NY AND DAVIDSON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2026 / MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE:MSM) ("MSC," "MSC Industrial," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a leading North American distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services, today announced that the Company's conference call to review its fiscal year 2026 second quarter results, as well as its current operations, will be broadcast online live on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

A New Layer of Security for Global Energy Markets: Molecular Traceability Comes to Oil and Gas Supply Chains

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2026 / As geopolitical tensions, sanctions regimes, and shifting trade alliances continue to reshape the global energy landscape, companies across the oil and gas sector are confronting a growing challenge: how to protect the enormous financial value embedded in the world's energy supply chains.

TruChoice Financial's James Ruhle Named to Insurance Business America's 2026 Top Specialist Wholesale Brokers List

Industry veteran recognized for expertise in advanced annuity solutions and commitment to financial professional partnerships

Southern Energy Renewables and National Laboratory of the Rockies Execute CRADA Option Agreement to Advance Synthetic Aviation Fuel Technology

GOLDEN, CO / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2026 / Southern Energy Renewables and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) today announced the execution of a Collaborative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) and option agreement to jointly advance next-generation synthetic aviation fuel (SAF) technology based on catalytic conversion of syngas and carbon dioxide into branched hydrocarbons suitable for aviation applications. This agreement expands on the term sheet signed with Frontline Bioenergy, DevvStream, and Southern to build out their methanol to hydrocarbons integrated demonstration unit.

Ezra Raises $8 Million Seed Round to Build Institutional-Grade AI Infrastructure for Private Capital Markets

Founded by veterans of Mosaic, Ezra is using AI and capital networks to modernize financing for real-world assets

OuterBox Promotes Josh Blankenship and Sal Commisso to Vice President

COPLEY, OH / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2026 / OuterBox, a leading performance marketing agency, today announced the promotions of Josh Blankenship to Vice President of Business Development and Sal Commisso to Vice President, Centers of Excellence. Both promotions reflect the agency's continued investment in the leaders driving its client growth and service quality.

Terence Webster Design Associates Recognized With 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Office Furniture in Hamilton and Niagara

HAMILTON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2026 / Terence Webster Design Associates has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award for excellence in Office Furniture in the Hamilton and Niagara regions. This distinction highlights the company's long-standing leadership in interior design and office furnishings and its commitment to delivering quality, value and exceptional service to clients across Canada and the United States.

Instawork Wages Jump 12% as U.S. Jobs Market Cools

February Pay Index Shows Businesses Betting on Flexible Staffing to Hedge Against Market Uncertainty, While a Widening Affordability Gap Emerges in Major U.S. Cities

Oil prices jump despite strategic reserve release

A record release of oil from strategic reserves by IEA nations failed to ease concerns about the impact from the Middle East war, with crude prices pushing further higher and stocks sliding.

Man set himself alight in fatal Swiss bus fire: prosecutor

An inferno on a Swiss bus that killed six people was seemingly started by a "disturbed" man on board who set himself alight, the investigating prosecutor said Wednesday.

British fintech Revolut gets full UK banking licence

British fintech company Revolut on Wednesday said it had obtained a full UK banking licence from regulators, lifting restrictions on it competing with established retail lenders.

US consumer inflation unchanged but price shocks from Iran war loom

Consumer inflation in the United States remained stable at 2.4 percent in February, official data showed Wednesday, with price shocks from the US-Israel war on Iran yet to be reflected in the data.

IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves

The International Energy Agency said Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves to ease the impact of the Middle East war, the biggest such release ever.

US consumer inflation unchanged at 2.4% year-on-year in February

Consumer inflation in the United States remained stable at 2.4 percent in February, in line with market expectations, government data showed Wednesday, as affordability concerns persist in the world's largest economy.

German defence giant Rheinmetall sees business boost from Mideast war

German arms maker Rheinmetall said Wednesday the Middle East war offered new business opportunities, especially for its air defence systems, as it forecast continued strong growth this year.

Malawi court dismisses 15-year lawsuit against Madonna charity

A Malawi High Court has dismissed a wrongful‑termination case against US pop star Madonna brought by the sister of a former president, in one of the country's longest-running NGO disputes.

Airlines grapple with impact of Mideast war

Global airlines are grappling with the effects of the war in the Middle East, as fuel prices soar and customers reassess their travel plans.

Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz

A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said.

Airlines in Asia hike fares as Mideast war raises fuel costs

Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region, including Qantas, Air India and Cathay Pacific, have hiked fares -- or will soon -- to factor in surging jet fuel prices spurred by war in the Mideast.

European football clubs score with stadium rebuilds

On a former derelict dock in the British port city of Liverpool, fans of Everton throng eateries and bars at the football club's new stadium ahead of a Premier League match.

Cathay says surcharge to rise as fuel prices jump during Mideast war

Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday that fuel surcharges would rise as prices soared in March after war broke out in the Middle East.

Fears of fuel shortage in Pakistan as tankers wait to fill up

Tanker drivers in Pakistan said they were facing long waits at depots due to a shortage of fuel, as the government played down fears of another rise in prices.

Stocks rise again, oil stabilises as report says IEA considers release

Asian equities extended gains Wednesday while oil stabilised after a report said the International Energy Agency was considering the release of a record amount of its reserves to counter soaring prices.

Asian stocks extend gains, oil stabilises after crude release report

Asian equities extended gains Wednesday while oil stabilised after a report said the International Energy Agency was considering the release of a record amount of its reserves to counter soaring prices.

From Speculation To Verified Digital Assets: SMX Brings Real-World Commodities Into The Blockchain Era As Global Markets Demand Proof

In an environment of geopolitical volatility and supply chain uncertainty, SMX's digital infrastructure is transforming physical materials into authenticated, blockchain-ready assets with measurable economic value.

Protecting Trillions in Energy Assets: How Molecular Traceability is Helping Safeguard Global Oil and Gas Investments

As geopolitical tensions reshape trade flows and energy markets worldwide, a new form of material verification is emerging-one that enables producers, traders, and investors to protect capital and preserve value across the global energy supply chain.

Allied Universal Technology Services Leaders Named to Women in Security Forum Power 100

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2026 / Allied Universal®,  the world's leading security and facility services company, is pleased to announce that women leaders with its Technology Services business unit have been named to the Security Industry Association (SIA) 2026 Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100 list.

Taxes For Expats Expands US Tax Compliance Services with Streamlined Procedure Practice Area

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2026 / Taxes for Expats, a U.S.-based tax services firm specializing in U.S. expat taxation, today announced the formal establishment of a dedicated Streamlined Procedure practice area focused exclusively on helping individuals return to IRS compliance when required U.S. tax filings are overdue.

Luminar Media Group - Fortun Evaluating Institutional Non-Dilutive Credit Facility to Expand Small-Business Funding Platform

Company Engages Consultant and Enters Underwriting Discussions with Prospective Credit Providers as Part of Strategy to Scale Originations Without Equity Dilution

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