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US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs

Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement.

Arctic shipping a daunting prospect in hotly contested region

With Gulf turmoil slashing Suez Canal traffic, shipping firms are tempted to try the Arctic for quicker trips between Europe and Asia -- but commercial prospects are unlikely to match countries' strategic ambitions for the North Pole.

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Tribal Partners with ServiceNow to Empower Enterprise Teams to Build and Deploy Apps & Agents

Tribal launches Tribal for ServiceNow, enabling enterprise teams - not just developers - to build and personalize AI where work already happens.

Borderless.xyz Deepens Africa Coverage as CrissCross Goes Live on Its Network

This integration brings local collections, payouts, FX, and corporate treasury across African markets, with direct reach into local banks and more than 15 mobile money operators, to the Borderless.xyz payments network.

Fusion Markets Extends Negative Balance Protection to Clients Globally

Fusion Markets has extended Negative Balance Protection to clients outside Australia, effective immediately. The safeguard, which prevents a trading account from falling below zero during periods of extreme market volatility, was previously available only to Australian retail clients.

Beleaguered FIFA chief Infantino rids himself of critic Lamour

Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino will hope the departure of Kevin Lamour does not spark damaging revelations from the former chief operating officer of world football's governing body.

Crude extends gains, most stocks drop as Mideast hopes dim

Oil prices extended gains and Asian stocks mostly fell on Tuesday as a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained distant, a day after the deadline for a truce expired.

ISS to host first spacewalk by Frenchwoman

Sophie Adenot is set to become the first French female astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk on Tuesday, accompanied by American astronaut Anil Menon.

A Viking longship in 'The Odyssey'? It's a case of history meets Hollywood

The eras of "The Odyssey" and the Vikings happened about 2,000 years apart -- so how did a Viking longship end up with a starring role in this year's blockbuster movie?

Copper powers profit rise at mining giant BHP

Australian mining titan BHP reported Tuesday a solid rise in annual profit boosted by surging prices for copper -- a key metal for the global energy transition and AI data centres.

How families in Milei's Argentina sank deep into debt

Andrea feels deep shame when she thinks about the loan she took out a year ago in Buenos Aires that she is now unable to repay.

Join Bimergen Energy's Live Investor Webinar: Building a Leading Battery Energy Storage Platform to Power the Future Grid

Learn how Bimergen is advancing a diversified portfolio of utility-scale and distributed battery energy storage projects toward construction and commercial operationManagement to discuss Q2 2026 results, including $7.9M in revenue and $3.9M in Adjusted EBITDA, alongside the Company's growing 2.0 GW development pipeline and capital-efficient growth strategy

Fortun Holdings, Corp. to Present at Sidoti Micro-Cap Virtual Conference on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 2:30pm E.T.

Management will also be conducting 1x1 Virtual Investor Meetings

AmeriLife and LeadStar Announce Full AEP 2027 Readiness Platform for Licensed Insurance Agents and Marketers

Proprietary resources aim to help licensed insurance agents compete during a fast-moving enrollment season

First Breach Inc. Announces Common Stock Expected to Begin Trading on Nasdaq

Shares Expected to Begin Trading on August 20, 2026, Under Ticker Symbol 'FBDT'

Fortun Holdings Reports Q2 2026 Revenue Growth of 18% and 82% Increase in Income

Pretax margin expands to approximately 29%; first-half funded volume increases 37%; July funding reaches a company record.Q2 amount received increased 29.2% to $3.89 million and GAAP revenue increased 17.9% to $1.67 million.Q2 income before income taxes increased 81.6% to $489,540; pretax margin expanded to 29.4% from 19.1%.First-half amount funded increased 36.5% to $6.84 million, amount received increased 49.1% to $7.16 million, and revenue increased 42.2% to $3.21 million.June 2026 funding applications increased approximately 120%; July 2026 funding reached approximately $1.45 million, the highest monthly volume in Company history.

SMBs Attract Talent with AI Upskilling as Large Firms Cut Jobs and Benefits, Study Finds

General Assembly study finds role-specific AI training is the most effective approach for SMBs

Brazil's Lula hails new oil find as 'passport to the future'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday hailed the discovery of oil near the Amazon coast as a "passport to the future," despite strong opposition to drilling in the area from environmentalists.

Lamour leaves key FIFA position after criticising Infantino

Frenchman Kevin Lamour has left his role as FIFA's chief operating officer after criticising president Gianni Infantino's scrapped private investor plan, world football's governing body confirmed Monday.

OpenAI to lease massive new AI data center in US, backed by Nvidia

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI will lease a massive new data center in the United States for 20 years, backed by a $105 billion financing commitment from Nvidia, according to a regulatory filing published Monday.

Amboss Opens Affiliate Program: Earn Recurring Bitcoin Commissions by Growing Bitcoin Payments

Amboss Technologies today launched the Amboss Affiliate Program, an open invitation to anyone who can introduce businesses to lower-cost, chargeback-free payments while expanding the Bitcoin payments network.

Pentagon inks Tomahawk deal amid reports of missile shortfall

The Pentagon announced a $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon on Monday for Tomahawk missiles amid reports of a shortfall due to the war with Iran.

Stocks lower as Hormuz concerns and high oil prices persist

Global stocks mostly slipped Monday as lack of progress on opening the Straits of Hormuz outweighed expectations that the Federal Reserve will not raise US interest rates anytime soon.

Virgin moves closer to launching Eurostar rival in 2030

British group Virgin has been granted track access to run new cross-Channel train services from 2030, the country's rail regulator said Monday, bringing it closer to launching a rival service to Eurostar.

Jason Arday: UK academic who died amid plagiarism storm

Jason Arday, the ex-Cambridge professor found dead amid a growing furore over claims of academic plagiarism and personal life embellishments, rose from humble roots in Britain to be hailed as an academic superstar.

Stagwell (STGW) Announces August and September Investor Conference Schedule

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 17, 2026 / Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, today announced its participation in several upcoming investor conferences in August and September 2026.

Bonk, Inc. Reports First Six Months 2026 Financial Results Demonstrating Strong Top-Line Expansion and Accelerated Balance Sheet De-Risking

Six-Month Total Revenue Reaches $5.5M (Up 6,218% YoY)Operating Expenses Reduced 52.5% ($4.65M vs $9.77M)Total Liabilities Reduced 32% to $4.07M via Strategic Debt ExtinguishmentSolid $27.52M Net Equity Base with Zero Long-Term Debt

Spidey swings high for third weekend in N. American box office

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continued dominating the North American box office, drawing an additional $70 million in ticket sales on its third weekend on the big screen, according to industry estimates.

Calls for UK inquiry into 'hounding' of ex-Cambridge academic

More than 31,000 people, including several MPs, have signed a petition urging UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to hold a public inquiry into alleged media harassment of the late academic Jason Arday, the organisers said Sunday.

Gay badminton star Gilmour urges progress on LGBTQ rights in Asia

Scotland's European badminton champion Kirsty Gilmour, who came out as gay in 2021, said she hopes to see greater acceptance of LGBTQ people in Asia.

As Opel turns to Chinese partners, its hometown frets about the future

As Germany's Opel slashes its engineering ranks and partners with China's Leapmotor, anxiety is running high in Ruesselsheim, the city it has long dominated.

'People could get hurt': Conservationists decry AI wildlife visuals

The black-and-white image appears to show the unlikeliest of interactions: an orangutan cradling endangered leopard cubs deep in the jungles of Malaysia's Sabah state.

SSMC Steel Expands Tub-Style Roll-Off Container Line With Four Construction Levels

Updated Pro Dumpsters, SteelGrid, Workhorse and Titan options help waste fleets compare construction, capacity and hauling demands before ordering

easyJet strike sees 100 French flights cancelled

British budget carrier easyJet has called off about 100 flights out of French airports on Saturday and Sunday because of a strike by cabin crew furious over repeated changes to their schedules.

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