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Trump orders Pentagon to buy coal-fired electricity

US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Wednesday to buy electricity from coal-fired plants, in his latest bid to boost an industry that is a major contributor to climate change.

US pushes for 'dramatic increase' in Venezuela oil output

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday vowed to power a "dramatic increase" in Venezuelan oil output as part of a plan to "make the Americas great again" after talks with acting president Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas.

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Microsoft announces $17.5 bn investment in India, its 'largest ever' in Asia

Global technology giant Microsoft announced on Tuesday plans to invest $17.5 billion to help build India's artificial intelligence infrastructure, with CEO Satya Nadella calling it "our largest investment ever in Asia".

Bleak year for German engineering firms amid US, China turmoil

Production in Germany's key engineering sector plunged for a third straight year in 2025 as firms were squeezed by US tariffs and fierce Chinese competition, an industry group said Tuesday.

France's prime minister faces crunch vote in parliament

France's social security bill was to go to a vote in parliament Tuesday, in a key hurdle for Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after he pledged to deliver a 2026 budget by year-end.

BMW names new boss to steer car giant in tough times

BMW said Tuesday its head of production Milan Nedeljkovic will take over as chief executive as the German auto giant contends with challenges ranging from the electric shift to Chinese competition.

'Resilient' airlines head for record passenger numbers: IATA

International airlines expect to transport a record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026 despite global headwinds affecting the sector, the industry's trade association said on Tuesday.

Greek govt seeks to tackle farmer protests after Crete clashes

Greece's government was on Tuesday scrambling to keep angry farmers from blocking key infrastructure after airports were occupied on Crete in a growing nationwide protest for agriculture funds.

EU launches antitrust probe into Google's data use for AI

The EU announced Tuesday it had opened a probe to assess whether Google breached antitrust rules by using content put online by media and other publishers to train and provide AI services without appropriate compensation.

German exports tread water as US, China shipments fall

German exports almost stagnated in October, official data showed Tuesday, as heavy declines in shipments to the United States and China eclipsed growing trade with the rest of Europe.

South Korea police raid e-commerce giant Coupang over data leak

South Korean police raided the Seoul headquarters of e-commerce giant Coupang on Tuesday over a recent data leak believed to have affected almost two-thirds of the country's population.

Most markets track Wall St losses as jitters set in ahead of Fed

Most stocks fell in Asia on Tuesday as investors grow nervous about the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates next year following an expected cut this week.

AR Ventures Launches Small-Cap IPO Consulting to Help Startups Go Public Without Heavy VC Dilution

Dubai-based serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist Alexander Rugaev introduces boutique advisory focused on small-cap and micro-cap IPOs and direct listings for AI, robotics and fintech founders.

SMX Announces Amendment to $111.5M Equity Purchase Agreement

Increases Convertible Note Component by Additional $5 Million,For Total Proceeds of up to $116.5M

SMX Technology Is a Circularity Engine That Values Materials Through Proof

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / The mission toward economic Circularity has spent years trapped between ambition and reality. Regulations expanded, sustainability pledges multiplied, and reporting structures grew more complex. Yet, the essential problem remained unchanged. The world lacked a way to verify circularity at the material level.

The Recognition Curve of Breakthrough Technologies

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Across multiple global industries, the concept of material identity is shifting from a theoretical objective to an operational requirement. Companies are confronting the limits of documentation-heavy verification systems that cannot keep pace with the complexity of modern supply chains. It's not that they didn't want to overcome them during the past decade. It's that they didn't have a platform to fill the gaps in a system that wanted a lot but counted on an infrastructure that could do very little.

Breakthrough Technologies Mature in Waves, Not Straight Lines

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Across global supply chains, companies and regulators are rethinking how materials move, how they retain identity, and how circular economies can operate with integrity rather than assumptions. The past decade made one truth unmistakable. Documentation alone cannot carry the weight of modern circularity goals. Materials require verification that survives transformation. Supply chains require evidence that travels with the product. And industries require authentication that is resilient, scalable, and built into the material itself.

Techmer PM Joins Formerra's Portfolio in North America

Formerra will distribute Techmer PM color masterbatches, high-performance additives, and pre-colored compounds across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

AutoUse Goes Live on VeroOS, Modernizing Floorplan Lending with Digital Infrastructure

New partnership brings advanced automation and operational control to AutoUse's dealer finance operations

Bonk, Inc. Completes Strategic Capital Structure Optimization to Support Institutional Growth and Digital Asset Strategy

1-for-35 Reverse Stock Split Aligns Share Structure with New Revenue-Generating Business Model; Final Step in Corporate Transformation

Epique Realty Expands CliqueOffers Benefit, Launching Powerful B2C Cash Offer Marketing for Agents

New integration transforms agents into instant-offer platforms, enabling direct-to-consumer lead generation and expanded seller options.

Trump says US will allow sale of Nvidia AI chips to China

President Donald Trump said Monday he had reached an agreement with President Xi Jinping to allow US chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China.

Mamdani to swap humble apartment for NY mayor's mansion

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Monday that he will be leaving his rent-controlled apartment in the borough of Queens for the luxurious official mayor's residence in Manhattan.

Boeing closes takeover of aviation supplier Spirit

Boeing announced Monday that it completed an acquisition of aerospace supplier Spirit AeroSystems, saying the move will allow for more seamless operations and enhance quality control.

Paramount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros

Paramount launched an all-cash tender offer Monday to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $30 per share, challenging a previously announced deal between WBD and Netflix.

World stocks tread water with eyes on Fed

Global stock markets were steady on Monday as investors took few risks ahead of this week's Federal Reserve meeting, which may yield clues to the direction of interest rates in coming months.

Tens of thousands celebrate as Syria marks one year since Assad's ouster

Tens of thousands took to the streets across Syria on Monday to celebrate a year since the toppling of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, with President Ahmed al-Sharaa urging people to unite to rebuild the country.

Syria's Sharaa calls for united efforts to rebuild a year after Assad's ouster

President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday urged Syrians to work together to rebuild their country, still marred by insecurity and divisions, as they marked a year since the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Markets mostly up as traders prepare for expected US rate cut

Most markets rose Monday as investors gear up for an expected US interest rate cut this week, with debate centring on the likelihood the Federal Reserve will continue easing monetary policy further into the new year.

Asian stocks drift as traders prepare for expected US rate cut

Asian equities drifted Monday as investors gear up for an expected US interest rate cut this week, with debate centring on the likelihood the Federal Reserve will continue easing monetary policy further into the new year.

China's trade surplus tops $1 trillion despite plunge in US-bound exports

China's towering annual trade surplus surpassed $1 trillion for the first time last month, data showed Monday, as a sharp drop in shipments to the United States was offset by surging exports to other major markets.

'Not black or white': Teens worldwide react to Australia social media ban

Australia's landmark move to ban under-16s from social media will be closely watched by other countries, which could follow suit with similar laws.

EU set to back migrant 'return hubs'

EU countries on Monday are expected to approve a significant tightening of Europe's immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up "return hubs" for migrants outside the 27-nation bloc.

Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Announces Completion of Plan of Arrangement with the Toro Company

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / December 8, 2025 / Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Ltd. ("Tornado" or the "Company") (TSX-V:TGH)(OTCQX:TGHLF) is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") involving the Company, The Toro Company ("Toro") and Tornado Acquisition Company ULC (the "Purchaser"), an affiliate of Toro, pursuant to which the Purchaser acquired all of the issued and outstanding Class "A" common shares (the "Shares") of the Company for cash consideration of $1.92 per Share.

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