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Shipping giant MSC halts Gulf exports amid war risks

Global shipping giant MSC announced Monday it was formally halting certain export shipments from the Gulf because of the Middle East war and that "all affected cargo will be discharged".

Trump's limited options to curb Iran war oil price surge

US President Donald Trump is under pressure to curb oil prices sent skyrocketing by the war with Iran, but has only limited tools to fix a problem that is shaking the world economy and is politically toxic at home.

Anthropic takes Trump administration to court over Pentagon row

Anthropic filed suit Monday against the Trump administration, alleging the US government retaliated against the AI company for refusing to let its Claude AI model be used for autonomous lethal warfare and mass surveillance of Americans.

Iran war sends crude prices soaring as Khamenei son takes charge

The Iran war sent oil prices soaring on Monday after Tehran, under new leader Mojtaba Khamanei, fired a new barrage of missiles at its Gulf neighbours and signalled that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would likely remain shut.

Ships brandish China-links to weave through Strait of Hormuz

Ships anchored in the Gulf or transiting the Strait of Hormuz are changing their tracking data to boast links to China in an attempt to evade Iranian attacks, according to data from shipping tracker Marine Traffic analysed by AFP.

G7 'not there yet' on release of oil reserves: French minister

France's finance minister said Monday the G7 was "not there yet" in terms of any release of strategic oil reserves as the world's leading industrialised nations held crisis talks on the economic fallout of the Middle East war.

Stocks slide as oil soars past $100 on Mideast war

Stock markets slumped as energy prices soared on Monday on supply disruptions from the Middle East war drove volatility and fanned inflation fears.

Bangladesh scraps light displays as Mideast war worsens fuel crunch

Bangladesh has tightened security at filling stations, sent students home and even scrapped light displays for independence and Ramadan celebrations, officials said Monday, as the Middle East war worsens the country's energy crunch.

Stocks tumble, oil soars past $100 on Mideast war

Stock markets plunged and energy prices soared on Monday as supply disruptions from the Middle East war drove volatility and fanned inflation fears.

Iran war sends oil price soaring as Khamenei son takes charge

The Iran war sent oil prices soaring on Monday after Tehran marked the appointment of its new supreme leader with a new barrage of missiles targeting Israel and the Gulf energy industry.

Indonesia landfill collapse kills four

A landslide on Indonesia's biggest landfill buried trucks and food stalls, killing four people, rescuers said Monday as they searched for at least five more reported missing.

Equities plunge as energy prices soar on Mideast crisis

Stock markets plunged Monday as oil and gas prices soared on fears about supplies from the Middle East with the US-Israeli war against Iran continuing into a second week with no sign of letting up.

Asian equities plunge as oil soars 30% on Mideast crisis

Asian stock markets plunged Monday as oil prices soared 30 percent on fears about supplies from the Middle East as the US-Israeli war against Iran continued into a second week with no sign of letting up.

France to host G7 finance meeting on Mideast

France will host a video meeting of G7 finance ministers on the Middle East crisis on Monday, as the war fuels fears for the global economy.

Iran fires new missiles as Khamenei's son takes charge

Iran fired missiles at Israel early Monday in the name of the Islamic republic's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who was selected to succeed his slain father despite threats by the United States and Israel to target him next.

GEE Group Inc. Director Bill Isaac Retires from the Board

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / GEE Group Inc. (NYSE American:JOB) together with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company," "GEE Group," "our" or "we"), a provider of professional staffing services and human resource solutions, today announced that William M. ("Bill") Isaac, who has been a valued member of GEE Group's Board of Directors since 2015, retired from and resigned his position as a Director effective March 6, 2026 for health and other reasons.

TGI Group Inc. and AMIRON GROUP Announce Strategic Alliance for Green Digital Transformation and Smart City Development in Kazakhstan

NORTH MIAMI, FL AND ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / TGI Group Inc. (OTCMarkets:TSPG), a pioneer in sustainable technology research and environmental real estate development, is pleased to announce it has entered into a formal Strategic Alliance Agreement with AMIRON GROUP, a Kazakhstan-based integrator of industrial software and hardware.

Code and Theory Recognized by Ad Age A-List for Leading Transformation in the AI Era

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / Code and Theory, the digital transformation network within Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), has been named to Ad Age's A-List, which recognizes the most innovative and impactful agencies shaping the future of business and marketing.

Protecting Trillions in Energy Assets: How SMX Technology Helps Defend Investment and ROI in Global Oil and Gas Supply Chains

As geopolitical instability reshapes global trade routes and energy markets, molecular-level verification is emerging as a powerful new tool for protecting capital, safeguarding energy assets, and defending return on investment across the oil and gas sector.

Luminar Media Group Files to Change Corporate Name to Fortun Corp. and Trading Symbol to FRTU

Corporate Rebranding Aligns Public Company Identity With the Fortun Brand

The New Digital Gold Rush: .AI Domains Triple in Value as Artificial Intelligence Rewrites the Rules of Online Real Estate

Historic milestone - .AI now worth more than all other alternative extensions combined.

Employment Professionals Canada Marks More Than 30 Years of Staffing Work With 2026 Consumer Choice Award

NIAGARA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / Employment Professionals Canada has been recognized as a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Employment Agency category, acknowledging its long-standing role supporting job seekers and employers across the Niagara region.

Baskets 'N' Bundles Recognized With 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Gift Baskets in Hamilton

HAMILTON, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / Baskets 'N' Bundles has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award for excellence in Gift Baskets, highlighting more than two decades of personalized service, thoughtful presentation and dedication to creating meaningful gift experiences for the Hamilton community.

Smile Care Dental Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Dentists in Waterloo Region

CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / Smile Care Dental, a dental practice led by husband-and-wife dentists Dr. Adam Szymczak and Dr. Joanne Baldos, has been awarded the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Dentists category for the Waterloo Region. Recognized for its patient-centered philosophy, community commitment and dedication to the principle that "less dental work is healthier for you," Smile Care Dental continues to set the standard for ethical and preventive oral health care.

Campbell Glass and Mirror Recognized With 2026 Consumer Choice Award in Hamilton and Niagara

HAMILTON, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / Campbell Glass and Mirror has received the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Glass and Mirror Sales and Service category for both the Hamilton and Niagara regions, recognizing its continued work providing custom glass and mirror solutions across Southern Ontario.

RedChip Showcases Public Companies Across the Artificial Intelligence Value Chain at March 19 Virtual Investor Conference

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its upcoming AI Investor Conference: From Data Centers to Breakthrough Use Cases, taking place March 19, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. The full-day virtual event will spotlight publicly traded companies developing, enabling, and deploying artificial intelligence technologies across infrastructure, analytics, automation, and applied industry solutions, offering investors direct access to management teams driving innovation across the AI value chain.

Providing Trusted Debt Relief Guidance: Allan Marshall & Associates Inc. Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award in Halifax

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / Allan Marshall & Associates Inc. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the category of Licensed Insolvency Trustee in Halifax. The recognition reflects the firm's longstanding commitment to helping individuals navigate debt challenges with professionalism, clarity, and compassion.

CMH Auto Superstore Recognized with 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Automobile Dealership in Niagara

NIAGARA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / CMH Auto Superstore has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Automobile Dealership category, highlighting more than three decades of trusted service, community involvement and customer focused automotive solutions in the Niagara region.

Transit Trailer Limited Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Trailer Rental, Leasing & Sales in Waterloo

WATERLOO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / Transit Trailer Limited, a leading multi-line trailer dealer offering sales, leasing, parts, and service, has been awarded the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Trailer Rental, Leasing & Sales category for Waterloo. With decades of industry experience and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Transit Trailer continues to set the standard for excellence in trailer solutions.

Smart Home Irrigation & Lighting Inc. Receives 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Irrigation Systems in Niagara

NIAGARA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / Smart Home Irrigation & Lighting Inc. has been named a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Irrigation Systems category for the second consecutive year, reflecting its continued provision of professionally installed and serviced irrigation systems across the Niagara region.

Shaun Dunn Denture Clinic Recognized With 2026 Consumer Choice Award in Hamilton

HAMILTON, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / Shaun Dunn Denture Clinic has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award, highlighting its commitment to personalized denture care, craftsmanship and patient satisfaction in the Hamilton and Niagara region. This recognition reflects the clinic's dedication to providing high quality denture services in a welcoming and professional environment.

The Barracks Inn Recognized with Consumer Choice Award for Bed and Breakfast in Hamilton

HAMILTON, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2026 / The Barracks Inn has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award for excellence in Bed and Breakfast services, a distinction that reflects the Inn's commitment to hospitality, historic preservation, and an elevated guest experience. Selected by consumers through an independent research process, the award signals a strong vote of confidence from visitors and local residents who consistently rank The Barracks Inn among the region's leading accommodations.

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