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Just inland from the crashing waves on Sri Lanka's palm-fringed shores, the train slowly came to a stop on Thursday -- marking the moment a deadly tsunami hit 20 years ago.

Australia's top four all slammed 50 or better on Thursday to take a firm grip on day one of the fourth Test against India, with fearless teenage opener Sam Konstas stealing the show.

South Korea's opposition said Thursday it filed an impeachment motion against acting president Han Duck-soo, after he refused to appoint Constitutional Court judges to complete the process of removing his predecessor from office.

Under the shade of trees at a mass grave in Indonesia's Aceh province, survivors and mourners recited Islamic prayers, commemorating the deaths of tens of thousands killed when a tsunami decimated the area two decades ago.

Azerbaijan began a national day of mourning Thursday after a passenger jet from the flag carrier crashed in western Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38 of the 67 people onboard.

Australia seized control on the opening day of the fourth Test against India on Thursday on the back of half-centuries from fearless teenage opener Sam Konstas and dogged veteran Usman Khawaja.

LeBron James and Steph Curry served up a Christmas Day feast as their rivalry delivered another classic with the Los Angeles Lakers edging the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday.

Beside India's holy rivers, a makeshift city is being built for a Hindu religious festival expected to be so vast it will be seen from space, the largest gathering in history.

With Nepal's snowy Himalayan peaks as a backdrop, the sky above Pokhara transformed into a vibrant canvas of colours for the country's first hot-air balloon festival.

Asia's stocks rose in thin Boxing Day trade on Thursday, extending a "Santa Rally" with key markets Hong Kong and Sydney still shut for the holidays.

Tearful mourners prayed Thursday as ceremonies began across Asia to remember the 220,000 people who died two decades ago when a tsunami hit coastlines around the Indian Ocean, in one of the world's worst natural disasters.

Crews of more than 100 yachts set sail Thursday on a "boat-breaking" Sydney-Hobart yacht race, with gale-force winds and high seas forecast for the gruelling bluewater classic.

The quiet resumption of operations at a desalination plant in the Gaza Strip last month marked a small but significant step toward restoring public services in the Palestinian territory ravaged by more than 14 months of war.

Fearless young opener Sam Konstas slammed an entertaining 60 on debut for Australia on Thursday, showing little respect for the Indian pace bowlers in the opening session of the fourth Test.

Emotional ceremonies began across Asia on Thursday to remember the 220,000 people who died two decades ago when a tsunami devastated coastal areas around the Indian Ocean, in one of the worst natural disasters in human history.

Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks edged Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 in a Christmas Day thriller at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she is "fresh and ready to go" in her bid for a third straight Australian Open title, warning she has plenty of room for improvement.

TechPrecision Corporation (NASDAQ:TPCS) ("TechPrecision" or "the Company"), today announced that following the results of the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting, three new directors were elected to the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company by its stockholders: John A. Moore, General Victor E. Renuart Jr. and Robert D. Straus. The Board appointed by unanimous vote General Victor E. Renuart Jr. to serve as Chair of the Board and Robert D. Straus as Vice-Chair of the Board.

Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:TYCB), the holding company of Calvin B. Taylor Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income for the third quarter 2024 ("3Q24") of $3.7 million, or $1.37 per share compared to net income of $2.8 million, or $1.03 per share for the second quarter of 2024 ("2Q24), and net income of $4.1 million, or $1.50 per share for the third quarter of 2023 ("3Q23"). Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $9.5 million or $3.47 per share, compared to net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 of $10.7 million, or $3.90 per share.

Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:RBKB) (the "Company"), the parent company of Rhinebeck Bank (the "Bank"), announced the sale of a portion of its available-for-sale investment securities portfolio as part of a strategic balance sheet repositioning.

New equity funding from Portage Capital Solutions, Viking Global Investors, and PROPELR Growth underscores Valsoft's leadership and growth potential

Recent regulatory changes have brought significant updates to the reporting obligations for companies filing beneficial ownership information with FinCEN. Following a federal Court of Appeals decision on December 23, 2024, reporting companies, except as indicated below, are once again required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN.

Cosmos Health Inc. ("Cosmos Health" or the "Company'') (NASDAQ:COSM), a diversified, vertically integrated global healthcare group engaged in innovative R&D, owner of proprietary pharmaceutical and nutraceutical brands, manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, and operator of a telehealth platform, announced today the appointment of Professor Dimitrios Trafalis, MD, as Head of Oncology at the Company's Research and Development division.

Greenlite Ventures, Inc. (OTC PINK:GRNL), a leader in blockchain-driven software development, is excited to announce groundbreaking advancements powered by NoLimitCoin (NLC). The innovative expansion from the BSC NLC token to the Polygon network, with upcoming bridges to Ethereum and Chiliz, is set to supercharge Greenlite Ventures' platforms and enable seamless integration across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

Ryde Group Ltd (NYSE American:RYDE) ("Ryde" or the "Company"), a technology company with a leading platform for mobility and quick commerce in Singapore, is proud to announce that Ryde's licence has been renewed for 3 years under full ride-hail service operator license and carpool service operator license, reflecting its dedication to delivering exceptional and sustainable mobility solutions for Singapore.

Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American:NTIP) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, HFT Solutions Technologies, LLC ("HFT"), has initiated patent litigation against Citadel Securities, LLC ("Citadel") and Jump Trading, LLC ("Jump") in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 10,931,286, U.S. Patent No. 11,128,305, and U.S. Patent No. 11,575,381 (collectively, the "Patents-in-Suit").

Kidpik Corp. ("Kidpik" or the "Company"), an online clothing subscription-based e-commerce company, today announced that the Company received a notification letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market Hearings Panel (the "Panel") on December 20, 2024, indicating that trading in the Company's common stock on Nasdaq's Capital Market will be suspended effective at the open of business on December 26, 2024, based upon the Company's non-compliance with Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), the Exchange's minimum shareholders' equity rule (the "Equity Rule").

SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW), a pioneer in digitizing physical objects for a circular economy, proudly announces the groundbreaking integration of its cutting-edge technology to mark and protect NFC and RFID chips. This innovative solution is being designed to offer unparalleled security, traceability, and durability, and to set a new standard in electronic component protection.

On December 26th, DeepWay announced the successful completion of its Series B financing, raising a total of 750 million RMB. This round was co-led by ZHONGAN Capital and Puhua Capital, with additional investment from existing investor CCB Trust. Other investors inthis round include CGTI Fund, Hefei Industry Investment Capital and Feixi Industry Investment Holdings Ltd, collectively providing strong momentum for DeepWay's growth.

More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a Maputo prison Wednesday, taking advantage of the third day of unrest triggered by the controversial confirmation of the long-ruling Frelimo party as the winner of recent elections.

An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed on Wednesday in western Kazakhstan after travelling far off course, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, officials said.

Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks edged Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 in a Christmas Day thriller at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.