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France's Macron lands in Riyadh on surprise 'solidarity' visit

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh in a surprise "solidarity" visit, making him the first Western leader to touch down in the kingdom since Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis intensified their attacks this month.

South Africa eases fuel pain as growth slows

South Africa announced fresh fuel-relief measures on Wednesday to cushion motorists and commuters battered by record pump prices as uncertainty roils global energy markets.

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BIO-key International, 20/20 Biolabs, Society Pass, and Soligenix Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 10, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with BIO-key International, Inc. (Nasdaq:BKYI), 20/20 Biolabs, Inc. (Nasdaq:AIDX), Society Pass Inc. (Nasdaq:SOPA), and Soligenix, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNGX) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, April 11, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Nicole Souza as Chief Growth Officer, North America to Accelerate Enterprise Momentum

Appointment marks first in a series of senior growth hires as Stagwell scales its integrated model following 25% new business growth in 2025

Olenox Industries Amends Letter of Intent to Acquire Vivakor's Midstream Business in Oklahoma Stack Play

Time of Targeted Closing Amended to April 30, 2026

US to host Israel-Lebanon talks as strikes threaten Iran ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon will hold talks in Washington next week, a State Department official said Thursday, amid mounting international concerns that Israel's bombings could shatter an already fragile US-Iran ceasefire.

IMF chief urges nations to 'do no harm' in fiscal response to Iran war

The International Monetary Fund's chief urged governments on Thursday to "do no harm" as they face the massive economic shocks caused by the Middle East war, calling for "targeted" and disciplined fiscal actions.

Shipping toll for Hormuz passage sharply divides nations

Iran's imposition of a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz looks set to be a key point of contention at talks opening in Pakistan Friday.

American Airlines targets April 30 return to Venezuela

American Airlines said Thursday it will restore service to Venezuela as soon as April 30, making it the first US airline to return to the country since Washington captured leader Nicolas Maduro.

IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast war

The International Monetary Fund will lower global growth forecasts due to the Middle East war, its chief said Thursday, warning of the conflict's "scarring effects" despite a fragile ceasefire.

Jihadists kill Nigerian troops including senior brigadier general

Jihadists in northeast Nigeria killed several troops including a brigadier general in an assault on a military base, local government and intelligence sources told AFP on Thursday, the second killing of a high-ranking officer in five months.

UK animal charity rescues over 250 dogs from single home

An animal welfare charity has revealed it rescued more than 250 dogs from one UK home, with a photo of the scene prompting "disbelief" and false claims that the image was generated by artificial intelligence.

US envoy warns EU won't win AI race 'bringing others down'

The European Union will not be able to compete in the global artificial intelligence race by hurting companies in other countries, US envoy to the EU Andrew Puzder told AFP on Thursday.

IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war up to $50 bn

The International Monetary Fund expects to have to provide up to $50 billion in immediate financial assistance to countries affected by the Middle East war, its managing director said on Thursday, with the crisis likely to have lasting economic effects.

Stabbed for saying no: Is online misogyny fueling violence in Brazil?

Alana Anisio Rosa, 20, politely turned down the man from her gym who kept sending her flowers and chocolates. A month later, he burst into her home and stabbed her around 50 times with a pocket knife.

Oil prices jump, stocks drop on Mideast ceasefire doubts

Oil prices jumped and most stock markets fell Thursday on investor concerns over the Middle East ceasefire holding and as the key Strait of Hormuz remained largely blocked to traffic.

Calls for US-Iran truce to extend to Lebanon after Israeli strikes

Calls were mounting on Thursday for the ceasefire between the US and Iran to be extended to Israel's war with Hezbollah, after a massive wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed more than 200 people.

Argentine MPs approve bill to allow mining in glaciers

Argentine MPs approved a bill early Thursday promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, and has outraged environmentalists.

Crude rises, stocks fall on fears over nascent Iran ceasefire

Oil prices climbed and stocks fell Thursday on fears over the nascent US-Iran ceasefire after Tehran threatened to resume hostilities after Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon.

Mines vs glaciers: Argentine MPs weigh key environmental reform

Argentine MPs on Wednesday inched closer to adopting a bill promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost.

Inc. Names Epique Realty No. 1 on the 2026 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Southwest

Epique scores top spot on 2026 Inc. List of Fastest Growing SW Private Company With 2-Year Growth of 13,387.%

FINTECH.TV and Comercio TV Launch Pulso del Mercado, The First Daily Live Spanish-Language Financial Show on the Floor of the New York Stock Exchange

New daily show debuts in late May, bringing Spanish-language financial news and market analysis to a global audience of millions from Wall Street's most iconic stage

Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Lena Petersen as Chief Brand and Communications Officer

Petersen will elevate Stagwell's brand identity as the global network enters its next phase of growth driven by AI-innovation

GPOPlus+ Launches First National Ad Campaign to Expand DSD Network

Building on a 6x increase in revenue over the past three years, GPOPlus+ is now targeting the 5 to 35 store chain segment and advancing its data-driven growth strategy at the NACS SOI Summit.

Meta releases first new AI model since shaking up team

Meta on Wednesday released an artificial intelligence model, Muse Spark, it touts as smarter and faster than what it offered before shaking up its Superintelligence Labs unit.

Mediators to 'fragile' US-Iran truce urge restraint as violations reported

The mediators of a fragile US-Iran ceasefire urged all sides Wednesday to respect the truce as Gulf states endured attacks and Israel launched a massive bombing of Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon.

Suspect remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe

A former fire safety official in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana remained silent when questioned Wednesday by prosecutors investigating a deadly New Year blaze, his lawyer said.

Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire

Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Researchers unmask trade in nude images on Telegram

Tens of thousands of intimate images of women have been traded without the subjects' consent in Telegram groups and channels, researchers said Wednesday, calling for the platform to combat the practice.

German factory orders rise in February but energy shock looms

German industrial orders rebounded in February due to strong overseas demand, data showed Wednesday, but officials warned that the Middle East war energy shock would likely derail the positive momentum.

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire

Oil prices plunged Wednesday while stocks rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.

FRMO Announces Passing of CEO Murray Stahl

WHITE PLAINS, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2026 / We at FRMO Corp. ("FRMO") announce with deep sorrow that Murray Stahl - the company's Chief Executive Officer and leading light - passed away suddenly on April 7, 2026.

New Retirement Planning Book Launches as Market Volatility Tests Pre-Retirees and Retirees Nationwide

Wealth Advisor and Author Chris Owens announces the April 21 release of Retire REGAL®: The Holy Grail of Retirement - an integrated five-part planning framework for Americans approaching retirement or already in it - as Owens Financial Group pledges to donate $70 per copy sold on launch day to the National Humane Society through Care to Roar™

FRP Holdings, Inc. Announces Release Date for Its 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings and Details for the Earnings Conference Call

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 8, 2026 / On March 31, 2026, FRP Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPH) announced that it had filed a Form 12b-25, Notification of Late Filing, with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The Company and its independent auditors needed the additional time to complete the year end audit process and the delay in filing was not the result of any disagreements with the Company's independent auditors on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure.

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