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Trump threatens to end cooking oil purchases from China

US President Donald Trump slammed China's halt of American soybean purchases as an "economically hostile act," warning Tuesday that his country could in turn stop buying cooking oil from the world's second-biggest economy.

Strong dealmaking boosts profits at US banking giants

Robust dealmaking activity and strong trading results helped boost US bank earnings Tuesday despite lingering worries about a softening job market and a potentially overvalued stock market.

French telecoms join forces to break up embattled SFR

Three of France's main telecom groups said Tuesday they lodged a joint bid for SFR, a debt-laden rival struggling to keep up in an increasingly competitive market.

Myanmar scam centres booming despite crackdown, using Musk's Starlink: AFP investigation

Scam centres in Myanmar blamed for swindling billions from victims across the world are expanding fast just months after a crackdown that was supposed to eradicate them, an AFP investigation has found.

China, EU stand firm on shipping emission deal despite US threats

China, the European Union and several other members of the International Maritime Organization reaffirmed their support on Tuesday for ambitious plans to cut shipping emissions, despite US threats.

Celebrated soul musician D'Angelo dead at 51: US media

Celebrated soul musician D'Angelo has died at the age of 51 after battling pancreatic cancer, several US media outlets reported Tuesday.

US Fed chair flags concern about sharp slowdown in job creation

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Tuesday that risks to employment had risen in recent months, noting there had been a sharp slowdown of job creation in the world's leading economy.

Chipmaker Nexperia says banned from exporting from China

Chipmaker Nexperia said Tuesday the Chinese government had banned it from exporting goods from China, after Dutch authorities seized control of the Netherlands-based firm citing management concerns.

Europe's economic integration 'insufficient': IMF chief economist

The EU's attempts to integrate the economies of its 27 member states have been insufficient to boost lackluster growth, the IMF's chief economist said in an interview.

At secluded German airport, researchers tackle tricky drone defence

Once holidaymakers took off from here, but today an ex-Soviet airfield is a testing ground for ways to take down the drones increasingly buzzing through German skies.

China sanctions five US units of South Korean ship giant Hanwha

China imposed sanctions on five American subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean on Tuesday, accusing them of supporting a US government investigation into the shipping industry, as tit-for-tat port fees took effect.

$Sting finds fractured modern music scene 'quite odd'$

Sting finds fractured modern music scene 'quite odd'

British singer-songwriting legend Sting finds the multiple genres and streaming platforms of the modern music scene "quite odd", but still believes in the power of song to unite people.

Purrno Noir? New Zealand company sells non-alcoholic wine for pets

After a long day patrolling the neighbourhood or protecting the house, pets in New Zealand have a new way to unwind -- non-alcoholic wine.

Asian stocks pare tariff-led losses, Tokyo hit by political turmoil

Most Asian stocks rose Tuesday, tracking a rally on Wall Street, after Donald Trump tempered his rhetoric against China, which he has threatened with 100 percent tariffs, while Tokyo struggled amid Japanese political turmoil.

After uprising, Nepal's Gen Z rush to register to vote

In Nepal's capital, young would-be voters line up enthusiastically to register for the first elections since deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government, the worst unrest in decades.

Black gold, green promises: Brazil's climate paradox

Can oil, the climate villain, be used to pay for its own demise?

TPG Telecom Renews Agreement With MATRIXX Software Through 2030 to Monetize Nationwide 5G

Partnership is focused on making life easier for Australian wireless consumers

Gladstone Capital Announces Monthly Cash Distributions for October, November and December 2025 and Conference Call Date

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Gladstone Capital Corporation (Nasdaq:GLAD) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared the following monthly cash distributions for October, November and December 2025 and also announced its plan to report earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation Announces Monthly Cash Distributions for October, November and December 2025 and Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates for its Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

MCLEAN, VA, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared cash distributions for the months of October, November and December 2025 and also announced its plan to report earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Gladstone Land Announces Monthly Cash Distributions for October, November and December 2025 and Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared the following cash distributions for each of October, November and December 2025.

Gladstone Investment Announces Monthly Cash Distributions for October, November and December 2025, and Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates for the Second Fiscal Quarter

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors declared the following monthly cash distributions to common stockholders. The Company also announced its plan to report earnings for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025.

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Gladstone Commercial Amends, Extends and Upsizes Credit Facility

Correction in points of contact for this release

SMX Empowers Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z to Invest in Proof Over Promises (NASDAQ:SMX)

NEW YORK, NY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / For years, sustainability felt like an invitation-only club - the kind where entry required a government pass, a corporate seat, or a billion-dollar fund. Carbon credits, ESG portfolios, and recycled-material initiatives were sold as democratizing tools. In practice, they built walls instead of bridges: opaque systems with complex ratings, insider access, and limited participation for everyday investors.

Rolling Stone Started the Chorus and SMX Ended It with an Ultimate Mic Drop (NASDAQ:SMX)

NEW YORK, NY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Every major cultural shift starts the same way: someone not just saying, but proving what the rest only promised. That's exactly what happened when Rolling Stone jumped into the sustainability conversation and dropped a headline that hit like a verdict: "Plastic promises are dead and proof is the new flex."

Industry Leader Joe Emig Joins AltoPay as CRO

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / AltoPay®, a global payment solution provider, today announced that Joe Emig will join the team as Chief Revenue Officer. Emig will usher in the next phase of the company's continued development by expanding AltoPay's global acquirer network, collaborating with new partners, and driving payments efficiencies with cutting edge technology.

RightCapital Unveils Cutting-Edge OCR Solution to Automate Financial Plan Transitions from the eMoney Platform to RightCapital

RightCapital removes the most time-intensive aspect of transitioning to a new financial planning provider

Gladstone Commercial Amends, Extends and Upsizes Credit Facility

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) ("Gladstone Commercial") announced that it amended, extended and upsized its syndicated revolving credit and term loan facility from $475 million to $600 million, with an option to increase such amount by a maximum of $250 million for a total credit facility of $850 million. The aggregate term loan component was upsized by $50 million, while the revolving credit facility was upsized by $75 million. The increased availability under the facility will support the company's growth, providing liquidity for future acquisitions and business operations.

Sama Introduces Smart Review, Redefining Quality Assurance in AI Data Labeling

Breakthrough capability reduces review rates from 100% to as low as 10% while maintaining rigorous SLA compliance and 95%+ quality scores

ImageWorks Display Unveiling New Integrated Solutions Booth at NACS Show 2025

WINSTON-SALEM, NC / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Retail fixture leader Imageworks Display© will unveil a dramatically expanded booth at this year's NACS Show October 15-17 in Chicago, IL. The new booth, located at N203, features more than 600 square feet of product display and conversation space. Fixtures on display will include the new ImageWorks Planniq Chill™ high-grade gravity-fed cooler system.

Horizon Aircraft Selects Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6A Engine for Hybrid eVTOL

The signed purchase agreement for the world-leading engine is a major step toward producing a hybrid eVTOL that will go faster, farther, and be the most efficient in the industry

Proof Is the New Plastic: SMX Turns Sustainability Into an $824 Billion Market Opportunity (NASDAQ:SMX)

NEW YORK, NY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / The global plastics industry isn't pocket change - it's an $824 billion arena, and it's long overdue for proof. Not about the polymers themselves, but about whether sustainability and recycling efforts are actually what companies say they are. The world's patience for pledges has expired. Investors, regulators, and consumers want data - verifiable, tamper-proof data.

Madagascar's cornered president ignores calls to resign

Madagascar's embattled President Andry Rajoelina said Monday he was sheltering in a "safe place" following an attempt on his life, ignoring calls to resign after spiralling unrest that has forced him into hiding.

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