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Barbers in Afghanistan risk detention for trimming men's beards too short, they told AFP, as the Taliban authorities enforce their strict interpretation of Islamic law with increasing zeal.

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol faces prison or even the death penalty when he appears in court Thursday on insurrection charges stemming from his 2024 bid to impose martial law.

A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he should be sentenced to death for his failed bid to impose military rule.

Australia's Phillip Island will host its last MotoGP this year after nearly three decades with organisers Thursday announcing the race will move to a street circuit in Adelaide from 2027.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday gathers allies to inaugurate the "Board of Peace," his new institution focused on progress on Gaza but whose ambitions reach much further.

Fresh off of achieving a $1 trillion market value, Walmart will report earnings Thursday as markets look for signs the retail giant can accelerate growth with the aid of artificial intelligence.

A prominent Australian television reporter apologised Thursday after slurring her way through a live broadcast from the Winter Olympics in a clip that went viral.

Brand Leads Surprise Proposals, Weddings, and Vow Renewals During Annual "Love in Times Square" Event

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") through its subsidiary Newsmax Broadcasting, today announced the renewal of two of its leading primetime hosts, Carl Higbie and Greg Kelly, in new agreements that reinforce the Company's commitment to delivering compelling, independent news and analysis to audiences nationwide.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) ("CoTec" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the publication of its updated February 2026 corporate presentation, available on the Company's website at www.cotec.ca.

At the end of the year, Grupo Nutresa's consolidated sales of COP 20.6 trillion, a growth of 10.7% compared to 2024.International revenues reached COP 8.3 trillion, reflecting a growth of 11.9%. In dollars, they amounted to USD 2.2 trillion, reflecting a 31.3% increase.Sales in Colombia reached COP 12.3 trillion, registering a 9.9% growth.The company continues to advance in its transformation efforts toward a more flexible, competitive, and global operation. As a result, Grupo Nutresa's annual EBITDA adjusted for non-recurring expenses, reached COP 3.45 trillion. During the fourth quarter, adjusted EBITDA was COP 1.02 trillion with a margin of 19.3%.Net income, excluding non-recurring expenses, was COP 1.7 trillion, a 126.6% increase.Accounting profit, including non-recurring restructuring expenses, was COP 1.2 trillion.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Snipp Interactive Inc. ("Snipp" or the "Company") (TSXV:SPN)(OTC PINK:SNIPF), a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company in the global loyalty and promotions sector, is pleased to announce that it has entered into non-brokered subscription agreements in respect of a proposed private placement offering (the "Offering") of senior secured convertible debentures (the "Debentures") for aggregate gross proceeds of C$4,500,000 from a group of strategic investors (the "Strategic Investors"), which includes insider participation. The net proceeds of the Offering, if completed, will be used to support the Company's growth initiatives and for general working capital purposes. In connection with the Offering, Shen Capital Partners Inc. ("Shen Capital" or the "Lead Investor"), through its affiliated entities, is expected to participate as lead investor.

Industry leaders stress that digital platforms' support, and collaboration are essential to boost sales, engage channels, and respond to shifts in global trade, workforce shortages, and the rise of robotics and AI.Technology distribution is evolving as these "AI-first" partners emerge, developing and deploying original AI solutions that define a new era of applied AI.IT distributors help speed up cloud, AI, and emerging tech adoption by investing in advanced systems and services for vendors and solution providers.

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Fortitude Gold Corp. (OTCQB:FTCO) (the "Company") announced today that it will hold its annual meeting of shareholders in person at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the SpringHill Suites Colorado Springs Downtown, 402 South Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Fortitude Gold is a gold producer, developer, and explorer with operations in Nevada, U.S.A. offering investors exposure to both gold production and dividend yield.

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Overwatch Fund Found No Support for $100M ‘Trust Transfers', Allegations Made by Zac Richards ‘Fabricated'

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Inventus Mining Corp. (TSXV:IVS) ("Inventus" or the "Company") announces that Mr. Eduardo (Ed) Baer has resigned from his role as Investor Relations consultant effective February 18, 2026. The Company thanks Mr. Baer for his contributions and wishes him success in his future endeavors. In accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan, the unvested portion of Mr. Baer's stock options has been cancelled, and the vested portion will expire 30 days from the effective date of his resignation, unless exercised prior to that time.

In partnership with OZ DeveloperJackson Dearborn Partners, Recapitalization Ensures High Quality Affordable Housing and Job Preservation in the Colorado Springs Powers Corridor

TULSA, OK / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / BOK Financial announced that Brad Vincent, specialized industries banking executive, will retire effective Nov. 30, after 29 years with the company and over four decades in the industry. BOK Financial expects a successor to be named in early April.

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Founded in 2004 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, Tires Easy is a direct-to-consumer online tire marketplace serving customers nationwide. The company has sold more than 8 million passenger, light truck, commercial and specialty tires across the United States and offers products from more than 200 tire brands.

One-day gym-themed activation drew 1,500+ visitors and drove product trial and Sephora purchases for the launch of YSL Lash Latex Mascara

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:NDM)(NYSE American:NAK) ("Northern Dynasty" or the "Company") and its 100%-owned, U.S.-based subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership ("Pebble Partnership") respond to the Department of Justice ("DOJ") brief filed in Alaska Federal Court on February 17, 2026.

MARTINS FERRY, OH / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / On February 18, 2026, the Board of Directors of United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.1925, which is payable on March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 10, 2026. This is an increase of $0.01, or 5.5%, over the cash dividend paid in the first quarter of last year. At this new level and on a forward basis, the regular cash dividend is $0.77, which produces a forward yield of 5.4% based on the market value at the most recent quarter-end.

TAMPA, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Qubee Hive Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Full Alliance Group, Inc. (OTC:FAGI), today announced the successful completion of full Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding and institutional approval with BitGo, Inc., one of the world's leading digital asset custody and infrastructure providers.

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services provider, has been selected by GEODIS Park as its event services provider offering event staffing and security services. Allied Universal's expertise supporting large venues enables GEODIS Park to focus on promoting the success of high-profile Major League Soccer matches, as well as other sporting events and concerts.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Black Titan Corporation (NASDAQ:BTTC)("Black Titan"), a publicly traded company, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PyratzLabs, an integrated player in the digital assets ecosystem. The MOU, effective February 12, 2026, establishes a framework for the two companies to explore a potential strategic partnership and leverage their respective strengths in the blockchain space.

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Agreement is first step to advance critical minerals shipment assurance, digital chain-of-custody, and authenticated marketplace transactions

MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of DigitalEd, an innovative provider of online learning solutions for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.

Powered by Elevate, CIX Honours Canada's Leading Financial Innovator for Record-Breaking Year of Growth and Product InnovationCEO Mike Katchen to Participate in Keynote Fireside Chat at CIX Summit on March 25 in Toronto

MESA, ARIZONA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK:MDCE) today provided shareholders with a strategic update regarding the Company's first AI-based mobile application, Snapshot Recipes (www.snapshotrecipes.app).