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Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first leg of a Gulf tour that will also take him to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, eyeing business deals even as accords on the Middle East's hotspots will likely be harder to reach.

Economic growth in Central Europe and the Balkans is expected to be strained this year by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Europe's development bank forecast Tuesday.

India and Pakistan have announced a ceasefire after coming close to all-out conflict, but on social media citizens on both sides are vying to control public perceptions by peddling disinformation.

Japanese rugby chiefs on Tuesday announced a shake-up of eligibility rules aiming to give local players more time on the pitch but casting doubt over the future of naturalised internationals.

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points as the New York Knicks pushed the Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Monday while the Golden State Warriors were also left facing an early exit after a damaging defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Whether in Miami, Athens, or Santiago, dedicated ambassadors are stepping up to tackle extreme urban heat around the world.

Captain Pat Cummins, fellow quick bowler Josh Hazlewood and all-rounder Cameron Green were all named Tuesday in Australia's 15-man squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's next month.

Peering through a microscope, food scientist Raquel Gomez studies microorganisms that add nutrients and preserve tortillas for several weeks without refrigerators -- a luxury in impoverished Mexican communities.

Wang Dong hasn't worked for months and doesn't plan to, whiling away his days at a lakeside town as one of a growing number of young Chinese "retiring" in the countryside.

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points as the New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 121-113 to leave the reigning NBA champions on the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Monday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday to deepen ties with Latin America and condemned "bullying" in a thinly veiled swipe at the United States, as he addressed regional leaders in Beijing.

Donald Trump will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first leg of a Gulf tour that will also take him to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, eyeing business deals even as accords on the Middle East's hotspots will likely be harder to reach.

A Chinese military blockade of Taiwan ignites panic across the self-ruled island as banks shut down, families flee, fake news spreads and Taiwanese troops brace for attack.

The UN aviation agency blamed Russia Monday for the downing of a Malaysian jetliner over Ukraine in 2014, leading to the deaths of 298 people.

Most Asian stocks extended gains Tuesday as investors continued to bask in the glow of the China-US tariff suspension that has fuelled hopes the world's two economic superpowers will step back from a punishing trade war.

The armed wing of Palestinian militant group Hamas handed over a US-Israeli hostage held in Gaza since October 2023 on Monday, ahead of a regional visit by US President Donald Trump.

A-list celebrity Kim Kardashian is to testify in a Paris court on Tuesday, an eagerly awaited appearance nearly a decade after masked men robbed her at gunpoint of millions of dollars of jewellery during the French capital's fashion week.

A Paris court is to deliver a verdict Tuesday in the sexual assault trial of French cinema icon Gerard Depardieu, in a case that has further tarnished the reputation of one of France's greatest stars.

The courtroom fell eerily silent as the footage of Sean "Diddy" Combs beating, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend began -- a video already seen worldwide but which took on new gravity played before the jurors who will determine his future.

Even the greatest human minds building generative artificial intelligence that is poised to change the world admit they do not comprehend how digital minds think.

First national franchise to integrate chromotherapy-based blue and green light therapy

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / AsiaFIN Holdings Corp., (OTCQB:ASFH), a leading fintech financial ecosystem enabler, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2025, the period ended March 31, 2025.

All Six NSL Clubs in Canada's professional women's soccer league have all Signed with Tradable Bits

Appointed Dr. Benjamin Sanchez as a Scientific Advisor

This premium wallscape is more than just advertising - it's cultural placement. The Meatpacking District is a global destination known for its fashion-forward crowd, luxury retail, buzzing nightlife, and creative energy. This location puts brands front and center in a high-foot-traffic corridor surrounded by art galleries, tech headquarters, and trendsetting locals and tourists alike.

BUCHI sets a new standard in material analysis, offering tailored solutions for quality assurance at key stages of the supply chain in food, feed, and chemicals industries

LANSING, MI / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / The Michigan Court of Claims has denied the State of Michigan's motion for summary disposition, allowing homeowners from Midland and Saginaw Counties to move forward to trial with their mass tort and class action lawsuits seeking to hold the state accountable for the 2020 failure of the Edenville Dam and the resulting widespread flooding and property damage.

Highlights Alarming Increase in Expenses and Legal Spending with No Strategic JustificationNotes that Wasteful Spending is Not Over Because of Continued Legal LiabilityHighlights the New Directors' Decision to Expose the Paragon to More Potential Litigation Risk and Expense by Pursuing Legal Action against Paragon's Former Counsel and Filing Such Litigation Under Seal to Keep Important Information from ShareholdersReaffirms that Gad Never Misclassified His Compensation, Which was Clearly Documented by the Company and its AuditorsReaffirms His Unwavering Commitment to Restoring Accountability and Delivering a Bright Future for Paragon and Stockholders

Record Revenue Highlighted by 70% Growth in Single-Use Navigation and Therapy Products

JASPER, IN / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / SVB&T Corporation (OTCQX:SVBT), parent company of Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, today announced 2025 first quarter unaudited earnings of $2.09 million or $1.91 earnings per share (EPS), a 49.22% increase over the same prior year period earnings on a per share basis. This 2025 first quarter performance translates to a return on average assets (ROAA) of 1.32%, compared to the same prior year period ROAA of 0.93%.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) (the "Company") today announced earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. Please read the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or the investors section of the Company's website at www.gladstoneinvestment.com.

BURLESON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / Sadot Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SDOT) ("Sadot Group" "Sadot" or the "Company"), an emerging player in the global food supply chain sector, today announced that the Company plans to file its Q1 results on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after market close. Sadot will then follow up its SEC filing by hosting an associated conference call on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time to discuss the results with its management team.