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Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC) Partners with Proxymity to Provide Cross-Border Straight Through Processing (STP) Voting Services

CITY OF LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2026 / In line with the competent authority's "Corporate Governance Roadmap 2013.", the Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC) began building a cross-border Straight Through Processing (STP) voting mechanism in 2014 to provide enhanced cross-border STP voting services for Taiwan's capital market, by establishing system connectivity with international proxy voting service providers.

Trump orders Pentagon to buy coal-fired electricity

US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Wednesday to buy electricity from coal-fired plants, in his latest bid to boost an industry that is a major contributor to climate change.

US pushes for 'dramatic increase' in Venezuela oil output

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday vowed to power a "dramatic increase" in Venezuelan oil output as part of a plan to "make the Americas great again" after talks with acting president Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas.

Milei labor law reforms spark clashes in Buenos Aires

Argentine protesters angry over a labor reform bill clashed with police Wednesday outside Congress, as lawmakers debated plans to facilitate work contract flexibility and make it easier and cheaper to fire staff.

US stocks move sideways after January job growth tops estimates

Wall Street stocks moved sideways Wednesday following solid US jobs data that boosted sentiment about the economy but dented prospects for imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

US top official in Venezuela for oil talks after leader's ouster

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright was in Venezuela on Wednesday for talks with acting president Delcy Rodriguez and oil industry executives on harnessing the country's vast reserves of crude.

TotalEnergies can do without Russian gas: CEO

French fossil fuels giant TotalEnergies said Wednesday it will abide by a European ban on imports of Russian liquefied natutral gas (LNG) due to come into force next year and said it can easily replace the supplies.

Instagram CEO denies addiction claims in landmark US trial

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri on Wednesday rejected the notion that users could be clinically addicted to social media, as he testified in a landmark California trial over whether his company knowingly hooked children on its platform for profit.

EU leaders push rival fixes to reverse bloc's 'decline'

EU leaders told industry executives on Wednesday they were committed to transforming the bloc's lagging economy into a global powerhouse able to confront US and Chinese competition.

BMW recalls hundreds of thousands of cars over fire risk

German carmaker BMW is to recall hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide over a potential risk of engine starters sparking a fire, a company spokesman confirmed to AFP Wednesday.

Norway's ex-diplomat seen as key cog in Epstein affair

Norway's former high-profile diplomat Terje Rod-Larsen helped Jeffrey Epstein weave his web of dignitaries, acting as a go-between for the convicted sex offender in exchange for rewards, media has reported.

Instagram CEO to testify at social media addiction trial

Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri takes the stand Wednesday in a landmark trial that could determine whether social media giants knowingly hooked children on their platforms for profit.

xAI sees key staff exits, Musk promises moon factories

Half of the original founding team at Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI has now departed after two co-founders resigned in rapid succession this week, raising fresh questions about talent retention ahead of an expected initial public offering.

US hiring soars past expectations as unemployment edges down

US job growth beat expectations in January while unemployment crept down, official data showed Wednesday, defying immediate concerns about labor market fragility on the back of President Donald Trump's economic policies.

France lawmakers urge changes to counter dwindling births

French lawmakers Wednesday urged longer paid parental leave and more financial support to make it easier for people to have more children, after deaths last year exceeded births in France for the first time in decades.

EU eyes tighter registration, no-fly zones to tackle drone threats

The EU on Wednesday said it wanted to tighten drone registration, create no-fly zones and ramp up detection at critical sites after a string of unexplained sightings rocked European countries last year.

Spanish PM vows justice, defends rail safety after deadly accidents

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed Wednesday that justice would be done following two train accidents that claimed 47 lives last month, and insisted the country's rail system "is safe".

Struggling brewer Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs

Under-pressure Dutch brewer Heineken said Wednesday that it would scrap up to 6,000 jobs as it faces what it called "challenging market conditions" with beer volumes down compared to last year.

UK's crumbling canals threatened with collapse

On a misty winter's day in the English midlands, engineers struggled to drag stranded narrowboats from a waterless, mud-filled canal that collapsed weeks earlier, in a delicate, multi-million-pound rescue operation.

Moderna says US refusing to review mRNA-based flu shot

Vaccine manufacturer Moderna said Tuesday the US Food and Drug Administration was refusing to review an application for its first mRNA-based flu shot.

More American women holding multiple jobs as high costs sting

Cindy Dionicio is a waitress, a saleswoman and a cleaner -- sometimes all in the same day. Like her, nearly nine million US workers hold multiple jobs, squeezed by high costs of living.

GEE Group to Hold Investor Conference Call to Discuss 2026 Fiscal First Quarter Results

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 11, 2026 / GEE Group Inc. (NYSE American:JOB) together with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company", "GEE Group", "us", "our", or "we"), a provider of professional staffing services and human resource solutions, today announced that it will hold an investor webcast/conference call on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11a.m. EST to review and discuss its December 31, 2025 Fiscal First Quarter results. The Company expects to report those results after the close of business on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The Company's prepared remarks will be posted on its website www.geegroup.com prior to the call.

SMX Strengthens Gold, Silver, and Steel - Capabilities Beyond Conventional Technologies

SMX enhances gold, silver, and steel by integrating advanced material science with digital traceability technology. By embedding verifiable identities directly into materials, it strengthens transparency, authenticity, and compliance across global supply chains.

ReferU.AI Launches the "Tinder for Finding Attorneys" Platform Nationwide

The Public Benefit Corporation Leverages AI & ML + Billions of Court Records to Match Users with Attorneys Who Have Verified Experience in Cases Just Like Theirs

Flexible Work Expands as Broader Market Stabilizes

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 11, 2026 / While headline labor data suggests stabilization after a slower 2025, new data from Instawork shows flexible labor demand strengthening to start 2026.

From Gold to Innovation: How SMX Elevates Quality, Efficacy, and Global Standards

Summary: Gold and silver have long been trusted as symbols of stability and lasting value. Today, modern markets demand more than ownership - they require transparency, traceability, and verified authenticity. As technology reshapes global standards, innovation is adding a new layer of trust to precious metals. This shift is redefining how value is protected in a rapidly evolving economy.

IRS Can Reverse "Currently Not Collectible" Status - Clear Start Tax Explains What Triggers a Return to Active Collections

Tax experts warn that financial improvements, missed filings, or IRS reviews can quickly reactivate suspended collection actions

Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalog: US media

US singer Britney Spears has become the latest musician to sell the rights to her catalog that includes hits like "...Baby One More Time" and "Oops!...I Did It Again," US media reported Tuesday.

'Outrage' as LGBTQ Pride flag removed from Stonewall monument

The removal of an LGBTQ rainbow pride flag from the Stonewall national monument in New York after new rules issued by the Trump administration sparked an outcry and planned protests on Tuesday.

Senegal says student's death in clashes with police a 'tragedy'

Senegal on Tuesday called the death of a medical student at a major Dakar university during clashes with police a "tragedy" and acknowledged acts of violence by security forces trying to quell protests.

Latam-GPT: a Latin American AI to combat US-centric bias

Move over ChatGPT. Chile on Tuesday launched Latam-GPT, an open-source artificial intelligence model for the region, designed to combat bias inherent in a US-centric industry.

Europe's Ariane 6 to launch Amazon constellation satellites into orbit

An enhanced version of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket will blast off Thursday to launch 32 satellites into orbit, forming part of the Amazon Leo network, which it hopes will rival Elon Musk's Starlink.

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