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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presided over the inauguration of new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai, capping off a three-day visit as the former Portuguese colony marks 25 years since being returned to China.

Egypt adopted its first-ever asylum law this week, but it has sparked concerns among human rights groups who warn it takes a "security-focused approach" that could undermine refugee protections.

From an anonymous office in a New Delhi mall, matrimonial detective Bhavna Paliwal runs the rule over prospective husbands and wives -- a booming industry in India, where younger generations are increasingly choosing love matches over arranged marriage.

Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House and uncertainty about his policy proposals has begun weighing on the US Federal Reserve, raising concerns of a reckoning between the central bank and the president-elect.

On Bethlehem's Manger Square, Christmas decorations and pilgrims are notably absent for a second wartime festive season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city.

Lacador, a small bar in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, has got its uptown funk on following a surprise visit by US pop hitmaker Bruno Mars.

Manchester City travel to Aston Villa on Saturday desperately seeking to halt their dramatic slide while Chelsea have the chance to go top of the Premier League, if only briefly.

Australia said Friday it has agreed to help boost Solomon Islands' police force with a finance and training package for the Pacific nation, which has fostered close ties with China.

The United Arab Emirates has informed the United States that it will not arm paramilitaries in Sudan's brutal civil war, US lawmakers long critical of the Gulf power's role quoted the White House as saying on Thursday.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will play host to New York City FC in the opening match of the 2025 Major League Soccer season under a schedule unveiled on Thursday.

The US House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected a Republican-led funding bill aimed at averting a government shutdown, with federal agencies due to run out of cash on Friday night and cease operations starting this weekend.

The man accused of gunning down a US insurance executive in Manhattan -- a killing that tapped into widespread anger with the American health care system -- appeared in a New York court Thursday to face federal charges including murder.

Australian cricket's domestic One-Day Cup was Friday renamed the Dean Jones Trophy to honour a pioneer of the 50-over game.

Japanese inflation accelerated in November, with prices rising 2.7 percent on-year partly due to higher energy costs, government data showed Friday.

Wilhelmina International, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLM) ("Wilhelmina" or the "Company") today announced that it has formally notified the Nasdaq Stock Market of its intention to voluntarily delist its shares of Common Stock from the Nasdaq Capital Market and to deregister the shares of Common Stock under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").

iMetal Resources Inc. (TSXV:IMR)(OTCQB:IMRFF)(FRANKFURT:A7V) ("iMetal" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement dated November 4, 2024. Under this tranche, the Company issued a total of 4,466,686 Units at a price of $0.15 per Unit for total proceeds of $670,002.90 (the "First Tranche").

Amarc Resources Ltd. ("Amarc" or the "Company") (TSXV:AHR)(OTCQB:AXREF) announces that that it has entered into Third Loan Amendment Agreement dated November 25, 2024 (the "Amendment Agreement") with a lender who is a director and significant shareholder of the Company. Pursuant to the Amendment Agreement, the repayment date of the $1,000,000 loan (the "Loan") thereunder was extended from November 26, 2024 to November 26, 2025. The other terms of the Loan remain unchanged.

Chloeta has been awarded a GSA OASIS+ contract for expanded professional services to federal government agencies.

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The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 20, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2025.

Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, has solidified its position as a leader in the local government software sector with the acquisitions of Keystone Information Systems ("Keystone") and Cott Systems ("Cott Systems"). These acquisitions mark a significant expansion of Valsoft's portfolio in the local government sector, enabling them to provide enhanced solutions to school boards, local governments, and other public-sector organizations.

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The Sound Money Scholarship is an annual essay contest organized by Money Metals Exchange (the U.S. precious-metals dealer ranked "Best Overall") and the Sound Money Defense League, a national public policy group at the forefront of sound money legislative battles across the country since 2014.

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. ("FLYHT" or the "Company") (TSX-V:FLY)(OTCQX:FLYLF) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced court-approved plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under the Canada Business Corporations Act wherein FLYHT has been acquired by Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX:FTG)(OTCQX:FTGFF) ("FTG"), a global corporation providing solutions for aerospace and defense electronic products and sub-systems.

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The PGA of America today announced Derek Sprague, a PGA of America Golf Professional and Past President of the Association, as Chief Executive Officer.

VIOR INC. ("Vior" or the "Corporation") (TSXV:VIO)(OTCQB:VIORF)(FRA:VL51) announces that following the resumption of postal services after the recent Canada Post strike, there may be delays in the delivery of Vior's Management Information Circular (the "Circular") and related materials (together with the Circular, the "Meeting Materials") for the upcoming Annual Meeting (the "Meeting") of Vior shareholders. The Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) at 800 Victoria Square, Suite 3500, Montreal, Quebec, H3C 0B4.

Nextech3D.AI (OTCQB:NEXCF)(CSE:NTAR)(FSE:EP2), a frontrunner in generative AI-powered 3D modeling technology for major e-commerce issues letter to shareholders.

Silver Spruce Resources Inc. (TSXV:SSE) ("Silver Spruce" or the "Company") along with our partner Colibri Resource Corp. ("Colibri" and together with Silver Spruce, the "Companies"), jointly announce the completion of core drilling operations at four polymetallic targets during our second drilling program at the Diamante project ("Diamante or the "Property"). The 7-hole, 800-metre program tested extensions to two 2022 drilling sections and two new priority target areas resulting from the 2022 through 2024 exploration programs (Tables 1 and 2, Figure 1).

RONN, Inc (OTC Pink:RONN) Prepare to have your senses pushed to new limits with our second-generation sports car. We are on a mission to redefine the future of HEV (hydrogen electric vehicle) technology, and we're doing it with a ground-breaking supercar - (Scorpion V2), providing extreme brand awareness and showcasing the latest technologies available to the market. Formally called Phoenix, we have a new name not released yet for its new upgraded status.

Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:QNTM)(CSE:QNTM)(FRA:0K91) ("Quantum BioPharma" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that after receiving approval from the Board of Directors, the Company has purchased USD $1,000,000 Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies as part of its strategic efforts. As well, going forward the Company will allow for future financing and other transactions to be carried out in cryptocurrency.

Board Member Jack Jacobs to Retire