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Rubio seeks to strengthen US foothold in Central Asia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio launches into talks on Monday with key Central Asian states before heading to India on a tour to a region with vast natural resources and China as a key competitor.

Macron denounces 'unbridled' violence as France hit by new clashes

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday slammed the "unbridled" violence that erupted in cost-of-living protests across France, as police battled protesters and looters in new clashes in Paris.

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Humanoid resources: China's robots search for workforce breakthrough

A horde of schoolchildren watched excitedly as a diminutive humanoid tour guide named Wuji welcomed them to a robot school in eastern China, gesticulating theatrically as it described the institute's aspiration to train the mechanical workforce of the future.

Trump pauses planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of new tariffs on some Canadian goods late Tuesday, after negotiations between both countries that went down to the wire.

John Mouganis, One of Pennsylvania’s Most Experienced Retirement Planning Professionals, Co-Authors New Book To Help Retirees Reduce Taxes and Preserve Wealth

PITTSBURGH, PA / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2026 / In an increasingly uncertain economic environment, successful retirement planning requires a more strategic, comprehensive, and thoughtful approach than ever before.

Sentinel Net Lease Acquires Knight Energy Services Industrial Portfolio

Two-property acquisition adds mission-critical energy-service facilities in Louisiana and North Dakota

Olenox Signs LOI to Expand Integrated Energy and Data-Infrastructure Platform

Proposed acquisition would add natural gas resources, power-generation potential and West Texas infrastructure-development capabilities

The Age of Parity Gets New Urgency; Innovation and Efficiency Puts SMX in Center

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2026 / Across industries, a once in a generation disruption has reshaped the competitive landscape. Now, as the dust begins to clear, rising new forces are coming into sight. With markets increasingly vulnerable to global events, shifting economies and supply chain pressures, manufacturers are placing greater value on efficiency, agility, innovation and authenticity, and on the companies that can deliver them. For SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX), that changing landscape is bringing growing interest and international attention to technologies it has designed to identify, trace, authenticate and certify materials across plastics, precious metals, textiles and global supply chains.

Allied Universal Names Jordan Avnaim Global Chief Information Security Officer - Experienced Cybersecurity Executive to Lead Global Strategy and Operations

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced the appointment of Jordan Avnaim as Global Chief Information Security Officer. Avnaim will be responsible for the company's global cybersecurity strategy and operations.

Impala Launches AI-Native MCP Server for the Philanthropic Sector

New MCP Server unlocks sector-wide philanthropic intelligence, enabling nonprofits and funders to build custom AI applications around their unique data, workflows and needs

RedChip Hosts Virtual Investor Conference Showcasing the Next Generation of ETF Investing

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its upcoming virtual investor conference, Beyond the Index: The Next Generation of ETF Investing, taking place August 19, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.

Trump, Carney talk as Canada seeks to hold off new US tariffs

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney held urgent talks with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, hours before fresh US tariffs on Canadian goods were set to come into force.

French producer Nicolas Altmayer, Dior PR chief Favier die in car crash

Award-winning French film producer Nicolas Altmayer and Dior PR head Mathilde Favier were killed in a car accident in western France, local authorities said Tuesday.

Germany opens new drone research centre as security threats mount

Germany on Tuesday opened a new drone defence research centre to help combat the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles after a surge in suspicious sightings over critical infrastructure.

Canada seeks to avert new US tariffs as deadline looms

Fresh US tariffs are due to take effect on a range of Canadian goods after midnight Tuesday, as Ottawa seeks a deal to avert President Donald Trump's planned 50-percent duties.

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.

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