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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 Guards say will target US tech firms if more leaders killed

Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned Tuesday they would retaliate against leading US tech firms such as Google, Meta and Apple if more Iranian leaders were killed in "targeted assassinations" in the more than month-old war.

Stocks rise on peace hopes, oil mixed

US and European stocks rose Tuesday on hopes for a quick end to the Middle East war, while oil prices traded mixed amid the continuing uncertainty.

Stocks rise on peace hopes, oil flat

US and European stocks rose Tuesday on hopes for a quick end to the Middle East war, while oil prices steadied amid the continuing uncertainty.

Trump says other countries should 'just take' the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with fuel shortages should "go get your own oil" in the Strait of Hormuz.

Indonesia rations fuel as prices soar over Mideast war

Indonesia on Tuesday announced fuel rations and mandated work from home for civil servants, as it seeks to conserve energy stocks amid global price hikes due to the Middle East war.

How Middle East war is driving up shipping costs

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz trade route in the Middle East war is driving up the costs of shipping fuel and goods around the world, industry data shows.

Russian tanker brings oil to Cuba as US eases blockade

A Russian oil tanker arrived in a Cuban port on Tuesday to deliver the first crude shipment to the island since January after Washington gave the crisis-hit country a reprieve from an effective fuel blockade.

Asia to be hit hardest by Iran war energy crisis: Kpler to AFP

Asian nations are facing a major energy crisis as a result of the Iran war, with a sharp fall in crude shipments and few alternatives, global maritime analytics firm Kpler told AFP on Tuesday.

Huawei reports slowing revenue growth in 2025

Chinese tech giant Huawei's revenue growth slowed last year, its annual report showed Tuesday, as sales of the company's consumer devices plateaued against a backdrop of sluggish domestic consumption.

Italy fertility rate fell to new low of 1.14 in 2025

Italy's fertility rate fell to a new low of 1.14 children per woman in 2025 -- one of the lowest levels in the world, official data released on Tuesday showed.

Oil slips, stocks mixed after report says Trump willing to end war

Oil prices slipped Tuesday and stocks were mixed as investors weighed a report indicating Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war even if the key Strait of Hormuz remained closed but also threatened to strike its energy infrastructure if it did not make a deal.

Russian tanker set to deliver oil to crisis-hit Cuba

A Russian oil tanker was set to deliver the first crude shipment to Cuba since January on Tuesday after Washington gave the crisis-hit island a reprieve from an effective fuel blockade.

Oil slips, stocks rise as report says Trump willing to end war

Oil prices sank and most stocks rose Tuesday, following a report that indicated Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war even if the key Strait of Hormuz remained closed.

Indonesia trims meals programme: what next?

Indonesia will make cuts to its free school meals programme from Tuesday as it seeks to set aside billions of dollars to counteract budget pressures brought on by the Middle East war and soaring oil prices.

Thunder Rock Capital Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor in Crown Reserve Acquisition Corp. I's Proposed $1.0 Billion Business Combination with Carvix, Inc.

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / Thunder Rock Capital LLC ("Thunder Rock Capital"), a boutique investment bank focused on mergers and acquisitions and capital markets advisory, is serving as financial advisor to Crown Reserve Acquisition Corp. I (Nasdaq:CRAC) in connection with its proposed business combination with Carvix, Inc. ("Carvix").

B&N Mining Inc. Appoints Veteran Mining Executive Sam J. Shoemaker, Jr. as Chief Operating Officer

Leadership addition supports advancement of gold resources and strategic tungsten assets in California's historic Rand Mining District

FRP Holdings, Inc. Files Form 12b-25 Notification of Late Filing

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / FRP Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPH), today announced that it has 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.

Western Investment Company Reports 2025 Year-End Results

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / The Western Investment Company of Canada Limited (TSXV:WI) ("Western" or the "Corporation") today reported its financial and operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025. The audited financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, letter to shareholders and annual information form have been filed on SEDAR+. Unless otherwise indicated, financial figures are expressed in Canadian dollars and comparisons are to the prior period ended December 31, 2024.

Julian Movsesian Honored with 2026 Spirit of Life Award by City of Hope and the National Life Insurance Council

Recognition celebrates Movsesian's more than four decades of industry leadership, philanthropic commitment, and transformative impact on life insurance and wealth planningAnnual NLIC Spirit of Life campaign raises more than $1.5 million to fuel prostate cancer and diabetes research at City of Hope

TGI Announces CEO Samuel Epstein Leading Scientific Presentation Platform at Geological Association of America Northeastern Regional Meeting

CEO and Research Team Present 11 Technical Papers Advancing Geochemical Modeling, Geothermal Solutions, and Natural Hazard Quantification

Centennial and Lincoln Launch "Centennial, powered by Lincoln" National Retail Operating Platform

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / Centennial, a national owner and operator of retail and mixed-use destinations, and Lincoln Property Company ("Lincoln"), a global full-service real estate firm, today announced the launch of "Centennial, powered by Lincoln," a national retail operating platform created to provide owners and investors with multi-discipline retail expertise supported by a vertically integrated real estate infrastructure.

Northfield Deepens Strategic Investment in Juno Corp. By Increasing Ownership to 34.7%

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General Assembly Launches AI Marketing Learning Pathway to Close Marketing's AI Skills Gap

Four new courses give marketing professionals the hands-on AI fluency to work smarter, move faster and lead with confidence

Axonis Launches Partner Ecosystem to Accelerate Trusted AI Enterprise Adoption; Appoints Sheth Sanket as Chief Customer Officer

ARLINGTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / Axonis, the federated AI platform that governs high-stakes decisions across distributed data, today announced the launch of its community-led growth network, which includes the Axonis Partner Network, Trusted AI Champion, and Edge AI Ambassador programs. Newly appointed Chief Customer Officer Sheth Sanket will lead and scale the Axonis partner ecosystem, helping enterprise customers accelerate from AI experimentation to secure, governed production AI deployments.

Luminar Media Group / Fortun Reports Record Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025

FY 2025 Revenue up 542% to $5.6 Million; Positive Operating Income of $1.3 Million and Net Income of $1.1 Million

Join Alliance Entertainment's Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on April 7

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / RedChip Companies will host an investor webinar on April 7, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET with Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:AENT).

Horizon Aircraft to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results and Provide a Business Update on April 14, 2026

Company Invites Investors to Submit Questions to be Answered on the Webcasted Earnings Call

Oil rises on Trump's Iran threats, stocks mixed

Oil prices rose as the Middle East crisis escalated Monday with US President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iran's main export terminal, and after the entry of Yemen's Houthi rebels into the war.

G7 ministers tackle economic fallout of Mideast war

G7 ministers and central bank officials gathered Monday to tackle the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East that has sent energy prices soaring and has triggered fears for the world economy.

Facts about Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade

Here are the latest key facts and figures about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East war.

Oil prices rise, stocks diverge tracking Mideast war developments

Oil prices rose and stock markets diverged Monday as the Middle East crisis escalated with the entry of Houthi rebels into the Iran war and speculation that the United States could deploy troops on the ground.

Iran and Israel trade strikes as US mulls Gulf ground assaults

Israel and Iran exchanged more missile fire Monday as concerns that the United States might escalate the Middle East conflict by launching ground raids against the Islamic republic's Gulf islands sent oil prices soaring.

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