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The scene is nearly unimaginable in Kosovo -- Serbs, Albanians, NATO peacekeepers and European diplomats all in one room chatting and feasting.

The EU on Wednesday will look to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences, as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections.

Ecuador's state-owned oil company declared an emergency over a damaged pipeline and cut crude exports on Tuesday following a spill that polluted several rivers, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without drinking water, authorities said.

Turkish police raided the home of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday, detaining him over a corruption probe in a move denounced by the main opposition CHP party as a "coup".

Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and Ivica Zubac added 28 on his 28th birthday on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to hand the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers a second straight defeat, 132-119.

A "more united" and confident China will be driven by a sense of revenge when they face Saudi Arabia in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday, striker Zhang Yuning has said.

Two ex-bodyguards for former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen go on trial in absentia in France on Wednesday, charged over a 1997 grenade attack on a leading opposition figure.

Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban's oppression of women.

Malaysia is making great strides in its effort to become a major player in the global semiconductor industry as it looks to capitalise on a surge in demand driven by the AI explosion but analysts warn it faces headwinds.

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis headlines a stellar cast in the Chinese city of Nanjing for a world indoor athletics championships delayed three times by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Heartbreaking near-misses will fire "hurting" New Zealand to their first football World Cup since 2010, their coach Darren Bazeley said on Wednesday, with the country two wins from the finals.

Asian markets were mixed and gold hit another record high Wednesday as trade war worries cast a shadow and geopolitical concerns returned to the fore.

Kristaps Porzingis and rookie Baylor Scheierman stepped up as the NBA champion Boston Celtics shook off the absence of star duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-96 on Tuesday.

The Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday in a widely expected move given the global economic uncertainty fuelled by US trade tariffs.

Early championship leader Lando Norris knows he will face a new series of challenges at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, including the first sprint race of the season.

The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry believed to be neck and neck but clear of the remaining quartet.

New York's JFK airport is an overlapping patchwork of open terminals, giant building sites and burgeoning infrastructure, wedged in by thousands of homes on one side and the ocean on the other.

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to extend its rate cut pause on Wednesday as it seeks to chart a path through the economic turbulence unleashed by President Donald Trump's on-again, off- again approach to tariffs.

America's ice-climbing epicenter was facing a bleak future, with climate change endangering its water supply, until an unlikely savior came to its rescue: a nearby silver mine.

One of two Democrats on the US Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump had fired him from the agency, which is intended to guard against unfair business practices.

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged in a Wednesday policy decision, with analysts pointing to economic uncertainty fuelled by US trade tariffs.

Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of effectively rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal, reporting a barrage of strikes on civilian infrastructure hours after Moscow agreed only to pause attacks on the energy grid.

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2025 / SWK Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SWKH) ("SWK" or the "Company"), a life science-focused specialty finance company catering to small- and mid-sized commercial-stage companies, today announced the monetization of its royalty portfolio through two transactions.

Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 09:00 a.m. CSTCorporate HighlightsFourth quarter 2024 GAAP net income was $5.9 million, compared with GAAP net income of $2.8 million for the fourth quarter 2023.Fourth quarter 2024 finance receivables segment adjusted non-GAAP net income was $6.2 million, compared with adjusted non-GAAP net income of $3.7 million for the fourth quarter 2023.As of December 31, 2024, net finance receivables were $277.8 million, a 1.2% increase from December 31, 2023.The fourth quarter 2024 effective yield was 15.5%, a 150 basis points increase from fourth quarter 2023.As of December 31, 2024, GAAP book value per share was $23.45, a 5.0% increase from $22.33 on December 31, 2023.As of December 31, 2024, non-GAAP tangible financing book value per share was $21.15, an 8.3% increase from $19.53 as of December 31, 2023.In March 2025, through two transactions SWK monetized its performing royalty portfolio for approximately $51.3 million and anticipates declaring a dividend on the closing of the larger transaction.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2025 / Alset AI Ventures Inc.(TSXV:GPUS)(OTC:ALSCF)(FSE:1R60, WKN:A3ESVQ) ("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence (AI) venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, announces that it has filed its management-prepared interim financial statements for the three-month period ended December 31, 2024, along with the related management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") and CEO and CFO certifications (collectively, the "Interims").

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ST. JOHN'S, NL / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2025 / Atlas Salt Inc. (the "Company" or "Atlas Salt")(TSXV:SALT)(OTCQB:REMRF) announces that through mutual agreement the services of Mr. Rick LaBelle as CEO and Director will cease effective March 19, 2025. The Company will immediately commence the recruitment process to hire a new CEO. In the interim, Mr. Patrick Laracy, Chairman will assume executive management responsibilities.

ANAHEIM, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2025 / Phoenix Motor Inc. (NASDAQ:PEV), a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, today announced a groundbreaking initiative to develop autonomous robots designed for package pickup and last-mile delivery. This new program builds upon the company's recently announced autonomous food and beverage delivery vehicle initiative, expanding its vision for the future of smart logistics.

IRVING, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2025 / Envela Corporation announced today that it plans to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 after the market close on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

HGO's New Season to Feature Six Operas, Including a Historic American Masterpiece; the Company Premiere of a Puccini Classic; a New Staging of a Celebrated Modern Work; an Anticipated American Premiere Production; and More Audience FavoritesThe new season to feature cherished American opera Porgy and Bess; the HGO premiere of Puccini's Il trittico; a revised version of Kevin Puts's Silent Night; family-friendly favorite Hansel and Gretel; the American premiere of director Robert Wilson's Messiah; and adored comedy The Barber of SevilleThroughout 2025-26 season, HGO to celebrate Artistic and Music Director Patrick Summers and his 25-plus years with the company

Fourth Quarter Total Revenue Increased 100% Year-over-Year;GAAP Gross Margin Expanded to 56.3%, Non-GAAP to 71.6% 

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2025 / Supreme Critical Metals Inc. (CSE:CRIT)(FWB:VR61)(OTC PINK:VRCFF) ("Supreme" or the "Company") announces that further to its previous announcement regarding the debt settlement agreements, the Company has amended the issue price per share to $0.13. The Company will issue a total of 5,749,169 common shares at a price of $.13 per share for a total of debt repayment of $747,392, subject to 4 month restricted hold and subject to exchange approval.