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North Korea's Kim Jong Un "warmly" welcomed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on his maiden visit to the fellow Russia ally, with the two strongmen set to sign a friendship and cooperation treaty, state media reported Thursday.

Oil prices rose and equities were mixed Thursday as investors tracked developments in the Middle East warafter Iranian officials were said to have replied to US demands to end a conflict that has sparked warnings of an unprecedented energy crisis.

A ship carrying more than 700,000 barrels of Russian crude oil has arrived in the Philippines, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP Thursday, days after the country declared a national energy emergency over the Middle East war.

Foreign ministers from the G7 meet outside Paris from Thursday with European nations and allies seeking to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war while keeping other crises like Ukraine and Gaza high on the agenda.

The World Trade Organization's 166 members appeared deeply divided as ministers gathered in the Cameroonian capital for a key conference starting Thursday, amid global economic turmoil linked to the Middle East war.

A former Australian Rules player has come out as the sport's first openly gay man, with Leigh Ryswyk praised Thursday for "challenging our idea of who a footballer is supposed to be".

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has called on his side to "roll our sleeves up and be hungry" as they bid to halt a run of three straight Super Rugby defeats on Friday.

US President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran does not accept a deal to end the nearly four-week Middle East war, the White House warned Wednesday, but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate.

Ange Postecoglou said Thursday he was "not done yet" while admitting it was hard to watch as the two clubs that dumped him last year battle to avoid English Premier League relegation.

With the war in Iran leading to a near-total internet blackout in the country, activists around the world -- especially in the United States -- are mobilizing to help Iranians stay connected via Starlink.

Major League Soccer clubs must attract fans overseas to capitalize on the explosion of US football, officials said Wednesday, as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and second-ranked Elena Rybakina on Wednesday booked a blockbuster semi-final at the Miami Open.

A former Australian Rules star has come out as the sport's first openly gay player, with Leigh Ryswyk praised Thursday for "challenging our idea of who a footballer is supposed to be".

The London marathon could be split across two days next year to reportedly allow up to 100,000 runners to participate and raise millions more for charity.

The United Nations has proposed an emergency plan for crisis-hit Cuba, including tracking fuel use, amid talks with the United States on allowing energy imports for humanitarian services, a UN official said Wednesday.

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BELVEDERE TIBURON, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2026 / For the first time, fractional ownership shares in the legendary "Eureka Bar," a massive 64-pound California Gold Rush sunken treasure gold ingot, are being offered by Kagin's Digital (https://kagins.digital), a subsidiary of Kagin's Inc. of Belvedere Tiburon, California.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2026 / FutureGen Industries Corp. (formerly Right Season Investments Corp.) (TSXV:LITT)(Frankfurt:T500, WKN: A41WY4) ("FutureGen Industries" or the "Company") announces that it has closed its previously announced debt settlement agreement with a director of the Company (the "Creditor") dated March 9, 2026 (the "Settlement Agreement"). Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company has issued to the Creditor 100,800 common shares of the Company (each, a "Share" and, collectively, the "Shares") at a deemed price of $0.25 per Share in settlement of $25,200 of outstanding indebtedness (the "Settlement"). Pursuant to applicable securities laws, all securities issued pursuant to Settlement are subject to a hold period of four months and one day, expiring July 27, 2026.

- Dermata announced a strategic pivot to develop and commercialize direct-to-consumer ("DTC") skincare products under the brand name Tome -- Dermata plans to launch its first DTC product, our Foundational Treatment, a once-weekly mask to support a skin renewal, in the middle of 2026 -- Raised $4.125 million in gross proceeds from a private placement financing in December 2025, including participation from Dermata's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and a member of the Company's management -

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2026 / Green Bridge Metals Corporation (CSE:GRBM)(OTCQB:GBMCF)(FWB:J48, WKN: A3EW4S) ("GreenBridge" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on its ongoing Phase 1 diamond core drilling program at the Titac Project, located within the Company's South Contact District in northeastern Minnesota, U.S.A.

WATERLOO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2026 / BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) will report results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The conference call can be accessed as a live webcast using the following link (here) or through the events section of the Company's investor webpage (BlackBerry.com/Investors) or by dialing toll free +1 (877) 883-0383 and entering Elite Entry Number 9385158.

THUNDER BAY, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2026 / Clean Air Metals Inc. ("Clean Air Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV:AIR)(FRA:CKU)(OTCQB:CLRMF) is pleased to provide an update on its 100%-owned Thunder Bay North ("TBN") Critical Minerals Project in Northwestern Ontario.

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KUALA LUMPUR, MY / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2026 / AsiaFIN Holdings Corp., (OTCQB:ASFH), a leading fintech financial ecosystem enabler, today announced that it will release its financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2025, after the close of the U.S. capital markets on Monday, March 30, 2026.

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SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2026 / CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB:CVSI) (the "Company", "CV Sciences", "our", "us" or "we"), a preeminent consumer wellness company specializing in hemp extracts and other proven science-backed, natural ingredients and products, today announced its financial results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Company Reports Record Full-Year Revenues of $189.3 million, a 10.7% Year-Over-Year Increase, Outpacing Election-Year ComparisonBroadcast Revenues Increase to $153.3 million, a 17.3% Increase Year-Over-YearNewsmax Remains the Fourth Highest-Rated Cable News Channel, Reaching More Than 58 Million Total ViewersCompany Projects Accelerated Revenue Growth in 2026

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2026 / Modular Medical, Inc. ("Modular Medical" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:MODD), an innovative insulin delivery technology company, today announced that it will effect a 1-for-30 reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock. The reverse stock split will become effective at 5:30am ET on March 31, 2026. The common stock is expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") under the same symbol "MODD" when the market opens on March 31, 2026, with the new CUSIP number 60785L306.

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