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US sheds jobs in February in warning sign for Trump's economy

The United States unexpectedly lost jobs in February while unemployment edged up, government data showed Friday, piling pressure on President Donald Trump's economic agenda as key midterm elections approach.

Iran drone strike on Azerbaijan raises fears of Mideast war spreading to Caucasus

Iranian drone strikes on Azerbaijan have raised fears that the Middle East war could spill into the Caucasus, as Baku, an ally of Israel, vows to respond.

Hungary to expel seven Ukrainians as Zelensky, Orban quarrel over Russian oil

Hungary will expel seven detained Ukrainians, the government said Friday, as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traded threats in a row over stalled Russian oil supplies.

Stocks fluctuate, oil climbs as Mideast crisis rages

Global stock markets fluctuated and oil prices jumped Friday at the end of a volatile week's trading unleashed by the Middle East conflict.

China says 'clearly aware' of economic risks, vows to boost spending

China's leaders are "clearly aware" of challenges facing growth, the head of the country's top economic planning body said on Friday, vowing to boost sluggish domestic consumption.

Most Asian equities drop as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips

Asian markets mostly down Friday as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending, though there was some reprieve from the surge in oil prices after the United States looked to ease supply concerns.

Equities mixed as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips

Asian markets were mixed Friday as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending, though there was some reprieve from the surge in oil prices after the United States looked to ease supply concerns.

Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from Monday

Australia's online regulator warned porn websites they must block under-18s from Monday under sweeping new restrictions to protect children.

Equities mostly drop as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips

Most stocks in Asia fell Friday as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending, though there was some reprieve from the surge in oil prices after the United States looked to ease supply concerns.

Brazil's Petrobras sees profit soar on record output

Petrobras, Brazil's majority state-owned oil company, said Thursday that its profits nearly tripled last year thanks to record oil and gas output.

US, Venezuela restore ties as Washington pushes for minerals access

Venezuela and the United States are restoring diplomatic ties, the two countries announced Thursday, in a new sign of thawing relations after Washington ousted former president Nicolas Maduro.

Middle East war enters seventh day as Israel strikes Beirut

The raging Iran war, which has spread across the Middle East and beyond, entered its seventh day Friday after Israeli forces announced a "next phase" in the conflict and bombed Beirut's southern suburbs.

Tevir Capital Announces TC Fund I LP's Sale of Sing Tao Media Group to Canadian Ownership Group

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / Tevir Capital ("Tevir") in its capacity as the general partner of TC Fund I LP (the "Fund") today announced the sale of the Fund's majority ownership in Sing Tao Media Group Canada ("STMG") to a new Canadian-led ownership group. The transaction marks a significant and positive milestone for one of Canada's most established Chinese-language media outlets, and positions it well for continued growth and relevance in the communities it serves.

SMX: The Company that Secures the World

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / The world is entering a period of geopolitical instability not seen in decades. Major powers are rearming. Regional conflicts are escalating. Alliances are shifting. Global supply chains - once optimized for efficiency - are now recognized as strategic vulnerabilities.

Allied Universal Recognized For Third Consecutive Year Among America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services company, has been named to the Newsweek list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026 for the third consecutive year. This recognition illustrates the company's dedication to fostering a supportive, empowering environment where women can thrive professionally and personally.

The Metals Company and ASP Isotopes Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with The Metals Company (Nasdaq:TMC) and ASP Isotopes (Nasdaq:ASPI) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

Join Bimergen Energy's Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on March 10

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 6, 2026 / RedChip Companies will host an investor webinar on March 10, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET with Bimergen Energy Corporation (NYSE American:BESS) ("Bimergen"), a U.S.-based independent power provider specializing in the development, ownership, and operation of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS). Bimergen develops utility-scale and distributed storage projects designed to provide grid reliability, renewable integration, and flexible energy solutions. Bimergen manages the full project lifecycle, including site selection, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations. Its portfolio spans multiple power markets across the United States.

US says Venezuela to protect mining firms as diplomatic ties restored

Venezuela has promised safe conditions for foreign mining companies keen to invest in the country, a US official said Thursday, as Washington announced it will restore diplomatic ties with Caracas.

European, US stocks back in sell-off mode as oil prices surge

Oil prices pushed higher while US and European stocks dropped on Thursday as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war.

Oil prices rise, stocks slide as Middle East war stirs supply concerns

Oil prices pushed higher while stocks dropped on Thursday as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war.

Paramount's Ellison vows CNN editorial independence

Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison sought Thursday to calm fears over the future of CNN, pledging to protect the news network's editorial independence as his company closes in on a landmark takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Oil prices rise, stocks drop as Middle East war stirs supply concerns

Oil prices pushed higher while stocks dropped on Thursday as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war.

Israel tells Beirut suburb to evacuate as Mideast war spirals

Israel issued an unprecedented evacuation warning on Thursday for the entirety of Beirut's southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, sending residents in the district of hundreds of thousands of people fleeing in a panic.

Union loses fight against Tesla at German factory

Germany's largest union Thursday accused Tesla of intimidating staff at the US carmaker's factory outside Berlin after it lost a vote to gain control of a body representing workers' interests.

Stocks, oil climb as Middle East war stirs volatility

Global stock markets rose and oil prices crept up further on Thursday as the Middle East war entered its sixth day, with energy supplies constrained and investors assessing levels of volatility.

The silent struggle of an anti-war woman in Russia

When Vladimir Putin launched Russia's large-scale offensive against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Varvara felt "despair and anger" -- and joined an anti-war protest in central Moscow.

China sets lowest growth target in decades as consumption lags

China set its annual growth target at 4.5-5 percent on Thursday, its lowest figure in decades but at the centre of plans to tackle sluggish consumption and a flagging property market.

Seoul leads rebound across Asian stocks, oil extends gains

Asian equities jumped Thursday after a three-day rout sparked by the Middle East war, but concerns about an extended conflict helped oil extend gains, while analysts warned of more volatility ahead.

China prioritises energy and diplomacy over Iran support

China has expressed its anger over Israeli-US strikes on Iran but, despite hits to its oil imports, will not risk its interests by confronting Washington and helping its long-standing partner, analysts say.

Israel, Iran launch fresh attacks as war spreads

Israel pounded Lebanon early Thursday and said it intercepted missiles from Iran as a widening war launched by the United States and Israel also brought fresh turmoil to Iraq.

Canada's Housing Crisis Demands a Manufacturing Revolution: The Case for Modular and Prefabricated Construction

Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., calls on developers, governments, and investors to accelerate the adoption of modular and prefabricated construction to address Canada's deepening housing shortage.

How AI Is Transforming Local Search and How Voice Search Local Is Staying Ahead

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Voice Search Local has been in the local search engine optimization industry for the past 10 years and we have been keeping up with the changes AI has introduced to the industry. Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has dramatically changed how people search for local businesses. What once relied almost entirely on traditional search engines and directory listings is now expanding into AI-driven platforms, voice assistants, and conversational search tools. As AI systems become a primary way people discover information, local businesses must ensure their presence is visible not only on search engines but also within AI-powered platforms. Voice Search Local has been closely monitoring these changes and adapting its strategies to help businesses remain discoverable in this evolving environment.

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