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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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Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure

Iran and its allies traded fire with Israel and the United States, as Washington-linked assets across the Middle East were targeted alongside energy and civilian infrastructure -- with the month-long war on Friday showing little sign of easing.

Oil surges, stocks mixed as Trump dashes hopes of quick end of war

Oil prices surged Thursday after US President Donald Trump threatened more heavy strikes on Iran, while global equity markets reacted indecisively to the latest developments in the conflict.

Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices due to Middle East war

Pakistan's government on Thursday drastically raised fuel prices in response to spiking global energy prices caused by the Iran war, the country's petroleum minister said in a press conference.

Trump orders new pharma tariff, reshapes metal duties

US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered new tariffs on certain medicines, alongside an overhaul of metal duties, doubling down on his trade agenda a year after unleashing trade wars on virtually all partners.

UK-led Hormuz talks demand 'immediate, reopening of Hormuz

A UK-led meeting of some 40 countries on the strait of Hormuz crisis wrapped up Thursday with a demand for the "immediate and unconditional" reopening of the vital shipping route, but no immediate breakthrough.

Grain, steel, fertiliser blocked by Hormuz closure: data

Besides oil and gas, Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off shipments of crucial goods and raw materials to world markets.

Four children stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery: police

Four children were stabbed to death on Thursday at a kindergarten in Uganda's capital, Kampala, police said.

Russia will send second ship with oil to Cuba: minister

Russia will send a second ship carrying oil to Cuba as the island grapples with a US fuel blockade, Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev said Thursday.

Belgian bishop takes on Vatican with push to ordain married men

A Belgian bishop is taking on the Vatican with a push to ordain married men as priests -- telling AFP the reform is key to stemming a plunge in vocations across many traditionally Catholic nations.

Nexperia's China unit nears fully local production of chips: company sources

The domestic unit of the Chinese-owned, Dutch-headquartered chipmaker Nexperia will soon be able to produce semiconductors locally within China, according to two company sources.

India's says defence exports hit 'all-time high' of $4 bn

India's defence exports "skyrocketed" to an all-time high of more than $4 billion in the last fiscal year, as it looks to boost its arms manufacturing sector, the government said Thursday.

Too bright: Seoul to dim digital billboards after complaints

Hopes of making downtown Seoul dazzle more than Times Square have hit a setback with new guidelines to dim the digital billboards that light up the South Korean capital after a barrage of complaints.

'Muted' international response as Senegal enacts same-sex relations law

While recent restrictions by a number of African nations on LGBTQ rights have elicited fierce criticism, international reaction has been more tepid as Senegal doubled its penalty for same-sex relations this week.

Trump says Iran war almost over, warns of weeks more heavy strikes

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday the US-Israeli war campaign against Iran was almost complete but that the country would be hit hard over the next two to three weeks as Washington pressed toward its military objectives.

Oil rallies, stocks tumble as Trump says US to hammer Iran further

Oil prices spiked and stocks sank on Thursday after Donald Trump reiterated that US forces would hammer Iran for another two to three weeks but offered no solution to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that has crippled global markets.

TGI Group Launches DURTEQ(TM) Mycorefinery Protocol to Transform 2026 Global Sargassum Crisis into Sustainable Opportunity

From Environmental Crisis to Universal Bio-Feedstock: A Strategic Roadmap for Industrial Valorization and the "Trash 2 Cash" Economy

SMX and CETI Set Industry Standard for Sustainable Ready-to-Wear

Proven physical-digital technology scales from real-world deployments to deliver verifiable, end-to-end data

Inspira Financial Enters 2026 With New Leadership and AI-Powered Benefits Platform to Better Connect Americans with Their Health and Retirement Assets

The employee benefits system was not built for the moments that matter most. Inspira Financial is changing that. The team, the technology, and the track record to do it are finally all in one place.

SMX and the Plastic Pricing Reset: From Sustainability Story to Hard Economics

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2026 / For years, the plastics market followed a familiar script: virgin resin-anchored to oil and gas-was cheaper, more predictable, and easier to scale than recycled material. Recycling lived in a different category, driven less by economics and more by policy, pledges, and brand optics. It wasn't that the market didn't care-it was that the math didn't work.

ePayResources and ATMIA Finalize Merger

IRVING, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2026 / ePayResources, a leading provider of payments education and compliance expertise in the United States, and ATM Industry Association (ATMIA), the preeminent trade association representing the global ATM industry, today announced the completion of their merger, effective April 1, 2026.

PlatformPay.io Expands Strategic Partnership with Chargeblast

The partnership will serve to enhance PlatformPay.io's risk mitigation at scale (provided by Chargeblast), and to provide additional value to Chargeblast clients in regards to their subscription billing and optimization (provided by PlatformPay.io).

As AI Ad Buying Expands, Global Fraud Losses Hit $32.6 Billion

New ad fraud report finds 2x higher fraud rates in automated campaigns, a sharp rise in MFA placements, and growing risk in short-form video advertising

Infrastructure Capital and 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC (NYSE:SCAP)(NYSE:PFFA)(NYSE:BNDS) and 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SXTP) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

RedChip Showcases Public Companies Driving Biotech Innovation at April 16 Virtual Investor Conference

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its upcoming virtual investor conference, Biotech Resurgence: Platforms and Pipelines of Today's Innovators, taking place April 16, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Olenox Announces Results of Annual Stockholder Meeting

CONROE, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2026 / Olenox Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:OLOX) ("Olenox" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held March 31, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Central Time (the "Annual Meeting").

Adapti, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Levelution Sports Agency, LLC, Expanding NIL and Athlete Representation Capabilities

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2026 / Adapti, Inc. (OTCID:ADTI), a company developing AI technology to integrate sports and influencer management, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Levelution SportsAgency, LLC, on April 1, 2026.

Anaxi Labs Partners with Carnegie Mellon to Tackle AI's Biggest Problem: Economics

New research explores how AI systems make money, value data and power agent-driven ecosystems

Trump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'

Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran's president had asked for a ceasefire but insisted the Islamic republic must first reopen the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a national address expected to touch on the state of the war.

'Wake-up call': Megan Thee Stallion falls ill during Broadway show

American rapper Megan Thee Stallion said Wednesday that she had a "wake-up call" after she was taken to hospital in the middle of a Broadway performance of "Moulin Rouge!" in New York City.

France charges man over failed attack on US bank

French authorities Wednesday charged a young man in connection with an attempted attack against a Bank of America branch in Paris, as investigators explored suspicions a pro-Iran group was involved.

SpaceX files to go public, paving way for record stock offering

Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed papers with US regulators that set the stage for what could be the largest-ever public stock offering, a source familiar with the matter told AFP on Wednesday.

Tractors roll through Vienna as farmers protest

Some 300 tractors rolled down the streets of Vienna Wednesday in a rare such protest in the Austrian capital as farmers pushed for restaurants and supermarkets to list the country of origin for their prepared dishes.

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