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China's fireworks heartland faces fizzling Lunar New Year sales

A fiery crack of red and gold explodes above a village in China's pyrotechnics hub of Liuyang, where residents are accustomed to ear-splitting fireworks tests year-round.

Bangladesh's Yunus 'banker to the poor', pushing democratic reform

After a life dedicated to fighting extreme poverty, Bangladesh's 85-year-old Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus is set to end his biggest mission.

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Why are stock markets hitting record highs?

Why have stock markets around the world -- from Wall Street to Tokyo and from Paris to Seoul, been striking record highs despite the uncertain political and economic outlook?

Berlin says Rosneft subsidiaries not impacted by US sanctions

US sanctions targeting Rosneft will not impact the Russian oil giant's German subsidiaries, the German government told AFP Tuesday, downplaying fears their operations could be affected as they were not formally excluded.

Wall Street record rally rolls on

Wall Street's major indices pushed higher on Tuesday, a day after striking record highs on optimism over a reduction in US-China trade tensions.

Amazon cuts staff by 14,000

US online retail and cloud computing giant Amazon said Tuesday that it is reducing its workforce by 14,000 posts to streamline operations as it invests in artificial intelligence, without saying where the cuts will be made.

Stocks retreat after Wall Street surge

Major European and Asian stock markets mostly fell Tuesday as they waited for further developments after Wall Street struck record highs on optimism over US-China trade tensions.

European court clears Norway of climate misconduct over oil licences

The European Court of Human Rights said Tuesday that Norway did not breach its climate obligations when it awarded Arctic oil and gas exploration licenses in 2016.

Asian markets cool as Trump hails ties on Japan trip

Asian markets cooled off Tuesday after the previous day's surge as traders digested Donald Trump's visit to Asian ally Japan, ahead of his high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.

Beef, defence deals and rare earths: how Japan's new leader wooed Trump

Japan pulled out all stops for this week's visit by US President Donald Trump -- his first with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Kenya conservation areas evolve to keep Maasai and wildlife together

At dawn in a village in Kenya's Maasai Mara wilderness, zebras rouse themselves and head away from the huts where they like to sleep as protection from lions.

HSBC profit falls in third quarter, hit by legal woes

HSBC reported a 14 percent drop in third-quarter pre-tax profit on Tuesday, with the banking giant's bottom line weighed down by legal provisions related to the late Bernard Madoff's huge investment fraud.

Takaichi, Trump swap praise for 'new golden age' of ties

Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi lavished US leader Donald Trump with praise and vows of a "golden age of ties" on his visit to Tokyo Tuesday, before inking a deal with Washington aimed at securing critical minerals.

Trump tells Japan US is 'strongest level' ally

Donald Trump told Japan's new leader Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday that Washington is an ally of the strongest level, as the US president visited Tokyo on an Asia trip taking aim at a trade deal with China.

Amazon to cut 30,000 office jobs: media reports

Amazon will lay off tens of thousands of office workers as the e-commerce and tech giant trims costs amid ramped-up investments in artificial intelligence, according to US media reports.

Eden's Harvest Announces Acquisition Opportunity for Its Groundbreaking Adaptogenic Beer Brand

A pioneering brand at the crossroads of wellness, craft brewing, and functional innovation-now ready for acquisition.

Mott Corporation Supports Lunar Gateway's HALO with Advanced Filtration Technology

High-performance, low-pressure gas filters will ensure safe delivery of oxygen and nitrogen for crew

Sparq Appoints Ingrid Curtis as New CEO and Expands Executive Leadership Team

Strategic hires for CFO and CGO power innovation, AI vision and customer-centricity at scale

7E Launches First Generative Compliance(TM) Solution, Leveraging AI to Manage Regulatory Readiness

Launching at Money 20/20, the patent-pending platform, that reduces risk and exposure while transforming compliance from a static cost center into a driver for resilience.

Wall Street stocks hit fresh records on easing US-China worries

Wall Street stocks ended at fresh records again on Monday over optimism that the US-China trade war was about to ease, with a possible deal in view when presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet later this week.

Russia's Lukoil to sell overseas assets after US sanctions

Russian oil giant Lukoil will sell its overseas assets, the company said late Monday, after it was hit with US sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

Asian stocks rally on US-China trade progress; Europe flat

Asian stock markets rallied Monday as investors cheered a breakthrough in US-China trade talks that set the stage for presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to perhaps finalise a deal, averting an escalation in the world's biggest trade dispute.

Asia stocks surge on US-China trade deal breakthrough

Asian equities surged Monday as investors cheered a breakthrough in US-China trade talks that set the stage for leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to finalise a deal, averting an escalation in the world's biggest trade dispute.

Trump in Japan as hopes grow for China trade deal

Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday, the next leg of an Asia tour that could see the US president and China's Xi Jinping end their bruising trade war.

'Definitive solution' on Brazil-US trade within days: Lula

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday a trade deal with the United States could happen within days, possibly easing punitive tariffs after months of animosity.

ECB to hold interest rates steady with inflation subdued

The European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady this week for its third straight meeting, with inflation under control and the long-struggling eurozone economy looking healthier.

Trump departs for Japan ahead of key China meet

US President Donald Trump headed to Japan on Monday, the second leg of an Asia tour, in advance of a meeting with China's Xi Jinping aiming to end the bruising trade war between the world's largest economies.

Australia sues Microsoft over 'misleading' AI offer

Australia's competition watchdog accused Microsoft on Monday of misleading people into paying for its AI assistant Copilot.

The Black Fairy Godmother Simone Gordon to Honor Sean Paul, Sir Gary Sze Kong and Larry Namer and more at the Annual Purple Diamond Awards Gala

Purple Diamond Awards Gala Names OX_Agency and Xtrends.io as Official Media Sponsors, amplifying a Global Message of Hope and Resilience

SeaEO Expands Florida Operations in 2025, Now Offering Luxury Charters in 12 Destinations

Company Strengthens Presence in Competitive Florida Market with Focus on Luxury, Sustainability, and Consistent Service

LSEG Announces Collaboration with Anthropic

LSEG and Anthropic collaborate to make more financial data accessible to Claude for Enterprise customers

RedChip Companies Announces Gold Sponsorship of the Centurion One Capital 3rd Annual Bahamas Summit

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2025 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its gold sponsorship of the Centurion One Capital 3rd Annual Bahamas Summit, taking place October 28-29, 2025, at the Rosewood Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas.

High Velocity Ventures, Inc. (FKA Blubuzzard, Inc.) Announces Change in Control

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2025 / High Velocity Ventures, Inc. (OTCID:BZRD), formerly known as Blubuzzard, Inc. (the "Company"), today announced that on or about October 16, 2025, a change in control of the Company occurred following the acquisition of a controlling interest by Manju Holdings, LLC, a Florida limited liability company.

What Happens When Your Tax Debt Passes 10 Years - Clear Start Tax Explains the Statute of Limitations

IRS has a 10-year window to collect back taxes - but for many Americans, that doesn't mean the debt simply disappears.

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