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Lufthansa pilots strike as cabin crew call further stoppage

Hundreds of Lufthansa flights were cancelled Monday as pilots kicked off a two-day strike over pay and pensions, with cabin crew announcing they were staging yet another stoppage later this week.

SCANDIC COIN — цифровая валюта в рамках закрытой экосистемы

SCANDIC COIN (SNC) — это новый международный блокчейн-проект, который реализуется Scandic Finance Group (SFG) в качестве брендовой экосистемы. Группа, штаб-квартира которой находится в Гонконге, создала цифровую валюту, объединяющую реальные компании с более чем 30-летним опытом в сферах финансов, недвижимости, мобильности, данных и лайфстайла. Официальный сайт определяет SCANDIC COIN (https://www.SCANDIC COIN.dev) как «транзакционное ядро» экосистемы.

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Trump says US 'armada' headed toward Gulf

President Donald Trump said a US "armada" was heading toward the Gulf and that Washington was watching Iran closely, even after downplaying the prospect of imminent military action and saying Tehran appeared interested in talks.

Pakistan battles legions of fake doctors

Rusted nails hold used infusion tubes on the wall of a clinic run by one among hundreds of thousands of unqualified doctors operating across Pakistan.

Masar Destination Achieves LEED for Communities Gold Certification

Affirming its Commitment to Sustainability

TGI Group / Advent Buzz Announce Strategic Partnership as Official Business Development and Marketing Leads for Earth Week Miami 2026

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / TGI SOLAR POWER GROUP (OTCMarkets:TSPG), a leader in sustainable technology and environmental real estate development, through its specialized digital marketing subsidiary ADVENT BUZZ, is proud to announce its official role as a lead sponsor and the designated Official Business Development and Marketing Partner for Earth Week Miami 2026.

Why SMX Became a Different Market Story in 2025-and Why That Shift Carries Into 2026

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Investors encountering SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) for the first time often start with the obvious headline: a dramatic 2025 price move. A rally exceeding 4,000% naturally draws attention, and from a trading perspective, that reaction makes sense.

SMX and Gold's New Gold Standard: How Verification Is Replacing Assumption in Global Markets

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is reshaping what the "gold standard" means in modern finance-not as a theory of currency backing, but as a system of proof. For decades, economists and policymakers debated whether gold would ever reclaim a formal monetary role. That debate cycled without resolution. What has resolved, quietly and decisively, is something more operational and more consequential: in an era defined by enforcement, sanctions, and geopolitical risk, gold's value is increasingly determined by its ability to verify itself.

Why the Market Looked at SMX Differently in 2025, and Shouldn't Overlook It in 2026

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Those new to SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) may be focused primarily on its impressive 2025 rally. That's fine from an investor perspective. Gains of over 4,200% should attract attention. But the real focus should be on why it happened. And just as importantly, whether that rally history can repeat.

Institutional Access via Public Equities: Black Titan's Strategic Pivot

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / As the "DeFi-as-a-Service" (DaaS) narrative matures, public equity markets are witnessing a new phenomenon: the "Infrastructure Pivot." This week's primary focus is Black Titan Corp (BTTC), which has effectively repositioned itself from a legacy service provider into a regulated conduit for institutional capital entering the decentralized economy. This move mirrors the "MicroStrategy Playbook" but applies it to operational infrastructure (Yield/Liquidity) rather than passive treasury holding.

SMX Fully Financed Through the End of First Quarter 2027

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) has entered 2026 fully financed through the end of first quarter 2027, giving the Company the flexibility to stay focused on execution, expanding its platform, and continuing to develop its Plastic Cycle Token as a practical foundation for the circular economy. The Company is investing in the rollout of its molecular marking and material verification technologies, strengthening its digital platform, and driving real-world adoption across global supply chains where transparency, proof, and regulatory alignment are no longer optional.

AVI Open Letter to HVPE Board, Manager, Shareholders

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / AVI Global Trust plc (the "Company") AVI Open Letter to HVPE Board, Manager, Shareholders

Horizon Aircraft to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference and Industry Trade Show

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (NASDAQ:HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft ("Horizon Aircraft" or the "Company"), an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of one of the world's first hybrid-electric VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, announces that management will participate in the following upcoming events:

NYC sues to block Dr. Phil-fronted police TV show

New York City has sued to block a TV show about the police department fronted by celebrity psychologist Dr. Phil that local officials say is "extremely problematic."

Ecuador, Colombia ramp up trade war with tit-for-tat energy levies

Colombia and Ecuador punished each other with dueling levies Thursday on fuel and other imports, escalating a trade and diplomatic feud over narco activity on their shared border.

Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, CEO Dimon, claims 'debanked' for politics

US President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday, alleging he was wrongly "debanked" for political reasons, according to a civil complaint.

Musk's Grok created three million sexualized images, research says

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok generated an estimated three million sexualized images of women and children in a matter of days, researchers said Thursday, revealing the scale of the explicit content that sparked a global outcry.

Venezuela looks to petrodollars to bring down prices

The United States' grab for Venezuela's oil, while shocking, may yet provide a short-term boost for the South American nation's haggard economy.

Musk makes Davos debut with promise of robots for all

Elon Musk sees his humanoid robots hitting the market next year, one of several "optimistic" forecasts by the US tech mogul at his first-ever Davos appearance on Thursday.

NYC sues to block Dr. Phil-fronted police documentary

New York City has sued to block a documentary about the police department fronted by celebrity psychologist Dr. Phil that local officials say is "extremely problematic."

WTO chief slams rise of trade protectionism

World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala slammed the global rise of protectionism on Thursday in Davos, while stressing that most international trade continues according to WTO rules.

'Oasis of stability': Madrid becomes luxury housing haven

Madrid has emerged as a coveted global luxury housing destination as Latin American and US investors fuel a real estate boom, seduced by competitive prices and high living standards.

Games giant Ubisoft suffers share price collapse

Trading in French video game giant Ubisoft was briefly suspended Thursday following a dramatic fall in its share price, a day after the firm announced it expected to make huge losses this year.

Japan suspends restart of world's biggest nuclear plant

The restart of the world's largest nuclear power plant was suspended in Japan Thursday just hours after the process began, its operator said, but the reactor remains "stable".

South Korea's economy grew just 1% in 2025, lowest in five years

South Korea logged its slowest growth in half a decade in 2025, the country's central bank said Thursday, while exports rose on the back of a boom in artificial intelligence.

Higher heating costs add to US affordability crunch

Madeline Marchiano realizes that this winter’s runaway heating prices mean she can’t afford to raise her thermostat enough to warm her entire South Philadelphia rowhouse.

Epique Realty Canada Announces Premier Sponsorship of 2026 BUZZ Conference

Josh Miller, CEO and Co-Founder, to Feature as Speaker

GEE Group Addresses Star Equity's Public Commentary Regarding Indication of Interest

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / GEE Group Inc. (NYSE American:JOB) together with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company," "GEE Group," "our" or "we"), a provider of professional staffing services and human resource solutions, today announced its response to the public commentary made through a press release issued today from Star Equity Holdings (Nasdaq:STRR) or "Star" referencing GEE Group and a letter (Indication of Interest or "IOI") dated January 6, 2026.

Gladstone Commercial Provides Summary of Key 2025 Business Developments

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) ("Gladstone Commercial") is pleased to report another successful year of investing, leasing, and disposition activity in the net lease space. We continue to create shareholder value by increasing our industrial exposure and disposing of non-core office assets.

SMX Is Building Verification as Infrastructure, Not a Feature

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Verification used to be treated as an accessory-something added when requested, documented when required, and forgotten until the next audit. That mindset no longer holds. As supply chains shift from disclosure-based frameworks to enforcement-led systems, verification is moving from the margins to the center.

Horizon Kinetics Launches an Actively Managed Texas Exchange Traded Fund (TEXX)

Horizon Kinetics LLC is pleased to announce the Texas ETF (ticker: TEXX), an actively managed fund that began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange today.

OuterBox Announces Acquisition of GRO Marketing, Expanding Capabilities Across Core Client Verticals

COPLEY, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / OuterBox, a leading performance marketing and web development agency, today announced the acquisition of GRO, a Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based digital marketing agency specializing in paid media, SEO and growth strategy for senior, student and multi-family housing.

Why SMX Is Rewriting the Rules of Global Commerce by Making Proof Physical

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Global supply chains were engineered for speed and scale-not accountability. For decades, materials moved efficiently while questions about origin, custody, and compliance were managed through contracts, certifications, and institutional trust. That framework functioned until rising regulation, cross-border disputes, and enforcement pressure revealed just how fragile paper-based certainty really is.

Kraken Isn't the SMX Infrastructure Finish Line, It's a Required Layer

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / SMX's (NASDAQ:SMX) announcement around Kraken explained what the move adds to the SMX platform. It's just as important to understand why it fits where it does, and why the timing matters.

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