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Guatemalan authorities evacuated around 1,000 people Monday after Central America's most active volcano erupted, spewing lava, ash and rocks.

Australia will play England under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket in 2027, it was announced Tuesday.

In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skilfully executes a series of chops and strikes, practising kung fu techniques she has spent a decade mastering.

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday in Manila by police acting on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant citing crimes against humanity tied to his deadly war on drugs.

Military chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries willing to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine after any negotiated truce with Russia are to meet in Paris on Tuesday.

Nikola Jokic delivered a dominant 35-point performance as the Denver Nuggets bounced back to topple the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 in the NBA on Monday.

Asian markets tumbled Tuesday following a sharp sell-off on Wall Street fuelled by fears about the US economy as Donald Trump presses ahead with his global trade war and federal jobs cuts.

The whirr of machines and smell of carved wood hangs in the air of the Indian toy workshop, a centuries-old art form still in the game despite cheaper plastic alternatives.

Protesters in New York and rights groups expressed outrage Monday over the arrest of a leader of pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University, as President Donald Trump vowed further crackdowns.

The Syrian presidency announced on Monday an agreement with the head of the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate the institutions of the autonomous Kurdish administration in the northeast into the national government.

Ukraine will present the United States on Tuesday with a plan for a partial ceasefire with Russia, hoping to restore support from its key benefactor, which under President Donald Trump has demanded concessions to end the three-year war.

New Orleans Pelicans will become the first NBA team to play in Australia when they tip off in two pre-season games in October, organisers said Tuesday.

The Dalai Lama published a book Tuesday he says is a "framework for the future of Tibet", to guide compatriots in relations with Beijing after his death.

Rescuers in Argentina searched Monday for two sisters, aged one and five, swept away by flash floods that killed 16 people in the city of Bahia Blanca at the weekend.

As a young man, Muhammad Ilyas stood side-by-side with US soldiers as they took on the Taliban in his native Afghanistan, working as an interpreter and driven by a need for "revenge" for attacks on his family.

Seven medical professionals who cared for Argentine football legend Diego Maradona during his final days go on trial Tuesday accused of criminal negligence over his death.

Borussia Dortmund may be relying on continued progress in the Champions League to keep their season alive, but they head to France for the return leg of their last-16 tie against Lille with work to do after a 1-1 draw last week.

Three-time Olympic snowboarder Belle Brockhoff has been rushed to hospital after fracturing her back in a high-speed crash while competing in Georgia, the Australian Olympic Committee said Tuesday.

Australian utilities raced Tuesday to reconnect more than 120,000 homes and businesses still blacked out by gales and floods that bashed the east coast.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Lucia Bronzetti 6-1, 6-2 to lead a string of top women's seeds into the last 16 at Indian Wells on Monday.

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / The Boards of Trustees/Directors of abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE:JEQ) (the "Acquired Fund") and abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI) (the "Acquiring Fund") announce today that each have approved the merger of JEQ into ASGI (the "Reorganization"). The proposed Reorganization is subject to the receipt of necessary Acquired Fund shareholder approvals.

A copy of the December 2024 Half Year Report can be accessed on the ASX website, the investor section of Barton's website, or directly by clicking here.

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV:MPH)(OTC PINK:MCUJF), a company focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market, today announced that further to its news release on February 18, 2025, through its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary Medicure Pharma Inc., it has closed on the acquisition of 100% of Gateway Medical Pharmacy Inc. ("Gateway") from an arms-length third-party (the "Transaction").

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / Curve Energy Corp. (the "Company" or "Curve") and Lot 49 Capital Corp. ("Lot 49") are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the "Definitive Agreement") to combine the two companies (the "Transaction") which will constitute a reverse takeover transaction ("RTO") of Lot 49. The Transaction is structured to facilitate the listing of the combined entity on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV").

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LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc. (NASDAQ:GRYP) ("Gryphon" or the "Company"), an innovative venture in the bitcoin and AI space dedicated to helping bring digital assets to the market, entered into a settlement and release agreement (the "Settlement Agreement") with Sphere 3D Corp. ("Sphere") on mutually acceptable terms. No payments were made under the Settlement Agreement, which fully resolves all pending litigation between Gryphon and Sphere, and provides for a full release of Gryphon from any known or unknown and unsuspected claims.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / Faraday Copper Corp. ("Faraday" or the "Company") (TSX:FDY) announces its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.

BAR HARBOR, ME AND WOODSVILLE, NH / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE MKT:BHB) (or "Bar Harbor") and Guaranty Bancorp, Inc. (OTC:GUAA) (or "Guaranty") today announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Bar Harbor will acquire Guaranty in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $41.6 million, or approximately $56.94 per share.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / Magna Terra Minerals Inc. (the "Company" or "Magna Terra") (TSXV:MTT) today announces that it has filed an early warning report in respect of Gold Hunter Resources Inc. ("Gold Hunter").

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / Organto Foods Inc. (TSXV:OGO)(OTC PINK:OGOFF) ("Organto" or the "Company"), today announced that it has received notification from Antares Capital Management Ltd. ("Antares"), a private corporation, that it has purchased over 67.0% of the Company's outstanding 5 year, 8.0% convertible unsecured subordinated convertible debentures, due November 30, 2026 (the "Debentures") with an aggregate face value of $8,050,000.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:ASM)(NYSE American:ASM)(FSE:GV6) a long-standing silver producer in Mexico, announces its audited consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise.

Net sales from continuing operations of $66.7 million in Q4 2024 compared to $63.8 million in Q4 2023.Net sales from continuing operations of $272.8 million in FY 2024 compared to $258.9 million in FY 2023.Income from continuing operations before income tax of $17.1 million in FY 2024 compared to $15.1 million in FY 2023.Net income from continuing operations of $13.2 million, or $2.13 per diluted share, in FY 2024 compared to $11.8 million, or $1.88 per diluted share in FY 2023.Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $27.1 million in FY 2024 compared to $25.4 million in FY 2023Backlog of $89.2 million as of December 28, 2024 compared to $77.1 million as of December 30, 2023.