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Two hundred 'Cruise for life' passengers stranded in Cambodia

Around 200 passengers who paid to live on a cruise ship while travelling the world were abruptly left in a Cambodian port after the company ran out of money, an official said on Wednesday.

S.African activists push back on data centre rush

A little boy balanced a large bottle of water on his shoulder as he returned from a communal tap near land acquired by a major data centre developer in South Africa's water-scarce city of Cape Town.

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App Orchid Chosen for Plug and Play's Leading Innovation Cohort

Unique AI technology was selected for advances in solving the "last mile challenge."

Hometurf Lawn Care Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Lawn Maintenance in Toronto Central

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces that Hometurf Lawn Care has won the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Lawn Maintenance category in Toronto Central. This prestigious recognition highlights Hometurf Lawn Care's unwavering dedication to providing top-quality lawn care services and its commitment to customer satisfaction.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Announces Strategic Partnership With Diginex (NASDAQ:DGNX)

Nomas Announces Strategic Partnership With Diginex (NASDAQ:DGNX) for ADX Dual Listing, USD$250M Capital Injection to Advance Sustainable Finance in the UAE

US to produce tariff 'number' for countries on April 2: Bessent

Washington is expected to present US trading partners on April 2 with a number representing their tariff and other barriers, as it unveils reciprocal levies tailored to each country, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.

Geopolitical tensions buffet markets as gold hits record

Global stocks diverged while gold hit a record high on Tuesday as investors juggled geopolitical concerns with renewed violence in Gaza and a high-stakes US-Russian presidential phone call.

Ecuador battles spreading oil slick, residents without water

Ecuador battled a spreading oil slick Tuesday that has reached several rivers after a spill left thousands without drinking water and triggered the declaration of an environmental emergency.

Germany's Siemens to cut over 6,000 jobs worldwide

German industrial giant Siemens said Tuesday it planned to cut over 6,000 jobs worldwide due to weak demand and increasing competition in China and in its home market.

Hong Kong's bamboo scaffolds on their way out

The sight of Hong Kong's high-rises encased in bamboo scaffolding may soon become a rarity after officials announced plans to replace the ancient technique with metal.

Bessent says nations may avoid US reciprocal tariffs by halting unfair barriers

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said Washington could hold off reciprocal tariffs for countries that halt practices it deems unfair, adding that officials will produce a list of levies on April 2.

Geopolitical tensions buffet markets

Global stocks diverged on Tuesday as investors juggled geopolitical concerns as US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin were set to hold talks.

Google says to buy cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 bn

Google said Tuesday it will acquire cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion, citing the need for greater cybersecurity capacity as artificial intelligence embeds itself in technology infrastructure.

Huthis announce new attack on American warships, fresh US strikes

Yemen's Huthis said on Tuesday they carried out their third attack on American warships in 48 hours, following US strikes on the Iran-backed rebels that sparked mass protests in areas under their control.

European satellite group ready to step up for Kyiv's military: CEO

European satellite operator Eutelsat is under the spotlight like never before because of fears that Elon Musk's Starlink could pull its crucial service from Ukraine.

Markets track Wall St gains as tech inspires Hong Kong

Asian and European equity markets rallied on Tuesday following another positive day on Wall Street stoked by US data that eased recession fears, while Chinese tech firms helped propel another surge in Hong Kong.

German parliament to vote on huge spending boost for defence, infrastructure

German lawmakers will vote Tuesday on a massive spending boost for defence and infrastructure proposed by chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz amid concern over the United States' commitment to Europe's security.

China EV giant BYD soars after 5-minute charging platform unveiled

Shares in Chinese EV giant BYD surged to a record high Tuesday after it unveiled new battery technology it says can charge a vehicle in the same time it takes to fill up a petrol car.

Asian markets track Wall St gains as tech inspires Hong Kong

Asian markets rallied on Tuesday following another positive day on Wall Street stoked by US data that eased recession fears, while Chinese tech firms helped propel another surge in Hong Kong.

AI Platform Transforms X's Political Debates Into Solutions for Global Crises

As Donald Trump's presidency reshapes the political landscape, a new AI venture; AI-GOV has burst onto the global townhall we call X, where 600 million people talk, debate, and share ideas every day, transforming the platform's vast stream of monthly posts into bold solutions for humanity's greatest challenges.

Clear Start Tax Reduces $30,000 Tax Debt to $100: A Life-Changing Resolution

From Crushing Debt to Financial Freedom: Discover the Proven Approach That Transformed Hector's Life

AXP and BitFuFu Partner in Power Generation

Successful completion of 14-day gas-to-power trial at Pathfinder production hub delivers ~1.5 MW/hour of electricity to power two bitcoin mining containers;The 14-day trial delivered ~85% system uptime and, since the end of the trial, the system has achieved greater than 90% uptime;AXP has secured the support of NASDAQ-listed Bitcoin miner BitFuFu, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUFU, FUFU.WS) for the next phase of expansion at Pathfinder;BitFuFu will supply additional ASIC Miners and other equipment to support the next phase of expansion, with AXP focused on delivering gas-to-power and site services;All parties are now committed to establishing power generation output of 25MW/hour by the end of CY2025 for a significant scale up of bitcoin mining operations, powered by Pathfinder's ~750 Bcf of contingent gas resources;The parties are now assessing further expansion opportunities.

Jury deliberates US pipeline case with free speech implications

A jury in North Dakota began deliberating Monday in a trial that has broad free speech implications, over a US oil pipeline operator's lawsuit seeking millions of dollars from Greenpeace for allegedly orchestrating a campaign of violence and defamation.

New blow to German auto sector as Audi announces job cuts

Premium carmaker Audi said Monday it will cut 7,500 jobs by 2029 in Germany, citing "immense challenges" as the country's auto industry battles slowing electric vehicle demand and rising Chinese competition.

New Canada PM meets King Charles and Macron after Trump threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday said his country was seeking to reinforce ties with "reliable" European allies as he met Britain's King Charles III and France's Emmanuel Macron on his first foreign trip since taking office.

Hong Kong property tycoon Lee Shau-kee dies aged 97

Hong Kong's second-richest man Lee Shau-kee has died aged 97, the property tycoon's firm Henderson Land Development announced Monday.

US retail sales weaker than expected as consumer health under scrutiny

US retail sales logged smaller gains than expected in February according to government data released Monday, edging up from an earlier decline with all eyes on consumer spending strength amid growing worries of a recession.

Court upholds £3 bn lifeline for UK's top water supplier

A UK court on Monday upheld an emergency loan granted to Thames Water, allowing Britain's largest such supplier to keep a financial lifeline as it drowns under massive debt.

OECD lowers global growth projections over tariffs, uncertainty

Trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties are weighing on economic perspectives, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said on Monday as it lowered its projections for global growth in 2025.

Stock markets rise as China unveils consumer plan

European and Asian stock markets started the week on the front foot on Monday as investors welcomed China's plans to kickstart consumption in the world's number two economy amid US tariff fears.

Yemen's Huthis claim US aircraft carrier attacks

Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels said they attacked an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours as they prepared for huge rallies on Monday after US strikes left dozens dead.

From determination to despair: S.Africa's youth battling for work

In a corner of his mother’s backyard, 30-year-old Thabang Moshoke runs a clipper through a client's hair at a makeshift barbershop that has only a rough roof to shield it from the skies.

Designer Jonathan Anderson leaves Spanish brand Loewe

British designer Jonathan Anderson has left Spanish brand Loewe after more than a decade at the helm, owner LVMH announced Monday, with the 40-year-old tipped to take over at Dior.

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