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Rescue crews scramble after Nepal-Tibet floods kills at least 160

Rescue teams rushed Thursday to find hundreds of people missing on the Nepal-Tibet border in flash floods and landslides that killed at least 160.

Why Global Finance Still Relies on Wall Street Despite Diversification Trends

Global investors seek to diversify away from the United States due to political polarization and rising public debt, yet no significant exodus has occurred. This persistence stems not from loyalty but from a lack of viable alternatives; other financial systems lack the depth and infrastructure to absorb massive capital flows without destabilizing themselves.

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SMX Plastic Recycling Technology Combats Rising Prices on Everyday Consumer Goods

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is addressing one of the most immediate economic pressures facing global markets: rising and increasingly unpredictable costs of everyday goods driven by geopolitical instability and energy volatility. As oil and gas markets react to ongoing global conflict, the price of plastic-an essential input in food packaging, clothing, and consumer products-is beginning to trend upward, putting pressure on manufacturers and consumers alike. SMX technology offers a clear path forward: verified recycled plastics that help contain costs before they accelerate further.

South River Mortgage Contributes $4,000 to Support Community Initiatives Benefiting Service Families and Survivors

The funding supported BUBs Give Back, which benefited organizations serving children of fallen service members and survivors of domestic violence.

SMX Turns Recycled Plastic into A Cost Advantage Through Digital Verification Framework

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) has created a new economic framework for plastics by combining molecular marking with blockchain infrastructure-positioning recycled plastic as a cost advantage in a market increasingly shaped by energy volatility. As oil and gas prices continue to drive uncertainty in the cost of virgin plastic, SMX enables companies to shift toward verified, traceable recycled materials with a more stable and efficient cost profile.

The SMX Opportunity: When Virgin and Recycled Plastic Are Close to Even

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2026 / For decades, the economics of plastics have been deceptively simple: virgin resin-derived from oil and gas-has been cheaper, more reliable, and easier to scale than recycled alternatives. Recycling, while environmentally desirable, has largely depended on policy support, corporate commitments, or reputational incentives. It has always been about the money.

Southern Energy Renewables Inc. Strengthens Leadership to Accelerate Commercial Growth in Clean Fuels and Chemicals and Starts Development of Integrated Biomass-to-Fuels Facility

ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2026 / Southern Energy Renewables, a leader in clean fuels and products, today announced progress update and key leadership appointments designed to optimize strategy, strengthen execution, and accelerate growth.

Trump sends peace plan as Iran opens to 'non-hostile' oil vessels

US President Donald Trump sent a peace plan to Iran as he voiced optimism Tuesday at ending nearly a month of a war, with Tehran announcing that it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels go through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Trump upbeat on Iran deal despite new attacks

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was upbeat about the chances of a negotiated deal with Iran, even as Israel and Tehran traded new blows and the United States was reported to be sending more troops to the region.

Oil, stock trading spiked before Trump's Iran remarks

Thousands of oil contracts -- a far higher volume than normal -- were traded 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump pledged to halt strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, sending prices tumbling, data showed on Tuesday.

US officials downplay controller 'distraction' in New York crash

US officials on Tuesday played down speculation that distracted air traffic controllers might have contributed to a deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

Iran, Israel trade strikes as push for talks intensifies

Iran and Israel traded fresh strikes on Tuesday as the Middle East war ground on, though a diplomatic push to bring Iran and the United States to the negotiating table appeared to be gathering pace.

Data canary shows economy already suffering from Middle East war

Soaring fuel prices due to the Middle East war and snarled supply chains are already hurting businesses, business survey data published Tuesday showed.

Oil prices jump as Trump's Iran claims raise doubts

Oil prices jumped on Tuesday as traders turned cautious over the prospect of a negotiated agreement between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war.

Meta awaits verdict in New Mexico child safety trial

A New Mexico jury began its first full day of deliberations on Tuesday in a trial where social media giant Meta is accused of endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators.

Aid flotilla arrives in Cuba as US oil blockade bites

The first boat of a flotilla carrying medical supplies, food and solar panels reached Cuba on Tuesday to aid the island as a US fuel blockade deepens its energy crisis.

Xiaomi quarterly profit slumps despite annual EV gains

Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi announced a dip in quarterly profit on Tuesday after slower smartphone sales, while electric vehicles drove a modest surge in annual revenue.

'Plundered': Senegal fishers feel sting of illegal, industrial vessels

Ibrahima Mar first lost his livelihood then lost his son when the fish off Senegal's coast began to disappear, rupturing a way of life that had sustained his family for generations.

Iran hits Israel with missiles after denying Trump talks

Iran fired a fresh broadside of missiles at Israel Tuesday, causing damage and injuries in Tel Aviv, as uncertainty swirled over possible talks to end the three-week Middle East war.

Back to black: facing energy shock, Asia turns to coal

Asian countries are ramping up use of polluting coal to tackle energy shortages and price spikes linked to the Iran war, but the crisis could have an environmental silver lining.

'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash

Take an everyday video on any suburban transport network, add anime-style music and a rosy filter, and it's suddenly a scene from the Japanese holiday of your dreams.

Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade.

SMX Turns Recycled Plastic Into a Cost-Decrease Stabilizer

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is advancing a new economic model for plastics, leveraging blockchain and tokenization technology to help contain rising costs for everyday goods at a time when global conflict and energy volatility are driving prices higher. As war continues to disrupt oil and gas markets, the cost of producing virgin plastic-an essential input in food packaging, clothing, and consumer products-is increasing, placing sustained pressure on manufacturers and consumers alike.

Fast Company Names Code and Theory One of the World's Most Innovative Companies for Second Consecutive Year

Stagwell's digital transformation network was recognized in the Advertising and Marketing category for building the infrastructure that turns AI ambition into business transformation.

Festival Season Kicks Off & Allied Universal Highlights Ten Key Safety Tips for an Epic Experience

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2026 / Music festivals are high-energy environments that combine factors that can heighten safety risks. This mix can quickly elevate risk to attendees if they don't come prepared. Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services provider, offers some helpful safety tips for music festival fans this 2026 season including a short safety tips video.

Nearly Half of Job Seekers Won't Apply to Jobs Without Salary Ranges, New Survey Finds

Patriot Software study reveals growing demand for pay transparency among job seekers and widespread suspicion about why companies hide pay.

SMX Resets Plastic Economics-Lower Costs Start with Recycling

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2026 / As global conflict and geopolitical instability continue to disrupt energy markets, the cost of everyday goods-from food and clothing to packaging and household essentials-is rising sharply. SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is positioning its technology as a direct solution to this inflationary pressure, enabling the use of verified recycled plastics to stabilize and potentially lower production costs across industries.

Professional Services Firms Bet Big on AI but Skills Gaps Are Holding Them Back, General Assembly Survey Finds

Most firms have had to abandon at least one AI initiative due to a lack of skills in the past year

ECGI Signs Definitive $25 Million Agreement to Acquire RezyFi

Agreement would add a 29-state licensed mortgage platform to ECGI as it advances a $10M mortgage tokenization pilot and prepares to open its investor portal

Spider Labs Releases Educational Manga to Explain Ad Fraud

Tokyo-based marketing security company uses illustrated storytelling to make digital advertising risks easier to understand

SMX Technology Can Stop Cost Increases Through Recycled Plastics

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is redefining the economics of everyday goods by proving that advanced plastic recycling technology can directly reduce costs for consumers. At a time when inflation continues to pressure household budgets-and global conflict is disrupting energy markets, driving volatility in oil and gas prices-SMX enables manufacturers to produce high-quality goods using verified recycled materials without the price instability associated with virgin plastic.

Venezuela protesters demand end to 'hunger' level wages

Hundreds of Venezuelan workers and pensioners marched Monday for an increase in "hunger" wages as well as pensions frozen for four years and eroded by galloping inflation.

Oil slides, stocks rebound on Trump's Iran remarks

Oil prices tumbled and stock markets rebounded Monday after US President Donald Trump suddenly ordered a halt to strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure after initially setting a 48-hour deadline, claiming "very good" talks with Tehran.

Runway collision kills two pilots at New York airport

Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on a runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, US authorities said Monday.

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