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India plugs oil gap as Middle East supplies sink

India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil and revived alternate supplies from Africa, Iran and Venezuela to blunt a sharp crude shortfall from the crisis-ridden Middle East, analysts say.

Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks

From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines are ubiquitous. But with the rapid pace of inflation cooling demand for their drinks, operators are being forced to rethink the business.

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Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits, says independence 'gone'

The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's has resigned from the ice cream brand after saying his company know for its social activism has lost "the independence to pursue our values" under the ownership of British giant Unilever.

Nestle share price slips as chairman follows CEO out the door

Nestle shares slipped on Wednesday after the Swiss food giant announced the earlier-than-expected departure of its chairman, just weeks after the sudden ouster of its chief executive over an office relationship.

Peru evacuates 1,600 tourists from Machu Picchu amid protest

Peru has evacuated around 1,600 tourists from a train station that serves the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after a local protest escalated into clashes with police.

UK inflation stable ahead of central bank rate call

British inflation was unchanged in August, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling expectations that the Bank of England will not cut interest rates again at its meeting this week.

Lower shipments to US, China weigh on Singapore August exports

Singapore's exports slid again in August according to official figures out Wednesday, as shipments to its biggest markets -- the US and China -- keep dropping.

EU business lobby head says China rare earths snag persists

European firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby warned Wednesday, despite a July deal to speed up exports.

Asian stocks swing as traders bide time ahead of US rate decision

Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as investors bided their time ahead of an expected US interest rate cut later in the day.

US Fed set for first rate cut of 2025 as Trump pressure looms

The US Federal Reserve is poised to make its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Wednesday, but it battles competing forces in the path forward -- with heightened political pressure and likely divisions among its ranks.

Broadway jeering Caesars Times Square casino bet

The casino industry's quest to bring gambling to Manhattan faces a key test this week when an advisory panel weighs a Times Square proposal that has enraged much of Broadway.

Liberty Personal Loans Support Australians Upgrading Their Homes

As renovation costs rise and household spending increases, Liberty offers fast and flexible personal loans to help Australians improve their homes.

Announcing the 2025 Barrie Consumer Choice Award Winners

BARRIE, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Barrie region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Barrie Consumer Choice Award Winners.

Alset AI Announces Voluntary Shareholder Lock-Ups Reflecting Confidence in Company's Long-Term Vision

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Alset AI Ventures Inc.(TSXV:GPUS)(OTC:GPUSF)(WKN: A40M0J | SYM: 1R6)("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence ("AI") venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, is pleased to announce that certain shareholders (the "Locked-Up Shareholders")beneficially owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, an aggregate of 13,010,068 common shares in the capital of the Company (the "Shares"), representing approximately 8.39% of the Company's issued and outstanding Shares, have voluntarily agreed to a four-month lock-up periodon the Shares (the "Voluntary Lock-Up").

EpiqueX Launch, Global Expansion, and IPO on the Horizon Signals the Next Era of Epique Realty

We are a disruptive force and are looking to revolutionize several industries across multiple platforms in the coming year." said Joshua Miller, CEO & Co-Founder of EpiqueX.

Empire AV Services & Installations LLC Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Excellence in AV Services in Dallas-Fort Worth

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Empire AV Services & Installations LLC has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the AV Services category for the Dallas-Fort Worth region. This honour highlights the company's dedication to delivering cutting-edge audio-visual solutions with a focus on quality, innovation, and exceptional customer support.

Bushido Kids Karate Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Martial Arts in Guelph

GUELPH, ON / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Bushido Kids Karate, a premier martial arts school dedicated to teaching authentic Okinawan karate and self-defence, has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award recipient in the Martial Arts category for Guelph. With over 18 years of service to the community, Bushido Kids Karate has built a reputation for developing confident, respectful, and skilled students in a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

Capstone Builds the Industry's Most Efficient Integration Process

Integration Strategy Makes Acquisitions Accretive from Day One, Delivering Value to Customers and Shareholders

SMX and RedWave Complete Proof-of-Concept Trials, Successfully Demonstrating to NAFRA & A*Star Certified Recycling with Digital Passport in Food-Grade, Flame-Retardant and Carbon Black Plastics

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW), a global pioneer in digitizing physical objects for a circular economy, today announced the successful completion of two proof-of-concept trials, conducted over two consecutive days, with its service provider RedWave, demonstrating advanced sorting solutions for NAFRA (North American Flame Retardant Alliance) and A*Star (Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research).

Income Makeup of High Schools Is the Greatest Difference in College Outcomes

HERNDON, VA / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Differences in the income makeup between high schools make the largest contrast in postsecondary outcomes of graduates-much greater than differences in geography-according to new research from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

Vero Technologies and Quiktrak Mark Integration Milestone with 5,000 Coordinated Audits, Announce Joint Webinar on Modern Floor Plan Risk Management

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Vero Technologies, a leading technology platform for asset finance, and Quiktrak, a global leader in dealer audit services and technology, today announced they have successfully processed over 5,000 coordinated audits through their integrated platform. To share insights from this milestone, the companies will host a joint webinar in October demonstrating how lenders are using continuous risk monitoring combined with audit verification to transform floor plan management.

IRS Warns of New Scam Targeting Taxpayers With Fake ‘Fresh Start’ Offers - Clear Start Tax Shares How to Stay Protected

Fraudulent schemes exploiting the IRS Fresh Start Program are on the rise, putting vulnerable taxpayers at risk of financial loss.

SMX and REDWAVE Prove Recycling's Greatest Transformation Is Here (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Every once in a while, an industry has its thunderbolt moment. Recycling just had its. SMX (NASDAQ:SMX), working with BT-Systems' Competence Center REDWAVE, has proven that the world's most stubborn plastics can finally be tamed. And not just tamed, but certified, traded, and turned into assets at industrial speed.

SMX and BT-Systems - Competence Center REDWAVE Demonstrate to NAFRA Breakthrough Toward Industry Standard for Certified Recycling with Digital Passport in Food-Grade, Flame-Retardant and Carbon Black Plastics

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW), a global pioneer in digitizing physical objects for a circular economy, today announced the successful completion of two proof-of-concept trials, conducted over two consecutive days, with its service provider BT-Systems - Competence Center REDWAVE, demonstrating advanced sorting solutions for NAFRA (National Flame Retardant Association).

Tiderock Composites Secures $335,000 in New Orders from Leading Airline Seat Manufacturer

New purchase orders underscore Tiderock's execution and multi-sector growth strategy

Flushing Financial Corporation To Host Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Flushing Financial Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq-GS:FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that it will release its third quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on October 29, 2025.

Konica Minolta and ImageNet Partner to Win Major Texas School Contract

Delivering Advanced Production Print Solutions to the State's Fourth Largest District

SMX Validates Plastics Passport Technology for Carbon Black and Flame Retardant Recycling (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Every industry has its white whale, the problem that defies solution year after year. For the recycling world, that problem has always been carbon black plastics. Their dark pigmentation absorbs the infrared and laser signals used by sorting systems, making them virtually invisible on conveyor belts. Billions of tons of this material flow into landfills and incinerators every year because no one could figure out how to separate and certify them at scale. Until now.

Payall Payment Systems, Inc. Supports the FedNow(R) Service, Advancing U.S. Payment System

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Payall Payment Systems, Inc. announced today it can now support live transactions on the Federal Reserve's instant payment rail, the FedNow Service. Payall joins a lineup of service providers facilitating transaction activity for financial institutions on the service.

Proof Positive: SMX and REDWAVE Validate Global Plastics Passport Framework for Flame-Retardant and Carbon-Black Plastics

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Every great industry eventually faces the same showdown. Not over who builds the best technology or who moves the fastest, but over who writes the rules. VHS vs. Betamax. Windows vs. Mac. iOS vs. Android. History is peppered with examples where setting the standard meant owning the market. Few would have predicted that recycling - once dismissed as a regulatory afterthought and a cost of doing business - would be the next arena for such a battle.

Harold Clarke on the Shift From Trophy Properties to Generational Holdings

HONOLULU, HI / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Harold Clarke isn't a traditional realtor. As CEO of MegaCapital Hawaii Corp.-a private real estate office specializing in discreet acquisitions and long-term holdings in Hawai'i-he works with ultra-high-net-worth families seeking privacy, permanence, and legacy. But Clarke's philosophy around real estate was shaped decades ago, far from the islands.

Flushing Bank Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Location in Jackson Heights, Queens

UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Flushing Financial Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the "Bank"), hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new branch located at 37-44 74th Street, Jackson Heights, NY. Business owners and leaders from the local community attended the event, including Council Member Krishnan of District 25. At the ceremony, the Bank's President and CEO, John R. Buran, presented a check to the Foundation for Better World, a charitable organization that provides community members career skill training.

Investar Holding Corporation Declares Quarterly Common and Preferred Stock Cash Dividends

BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Investar Holding Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:ISTR), the holding company of Investar Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share to holders of the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on October 31, 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025. This is the 48thquarterly dividend paid by the Company, which follows an uninterrupted 11 quarterly cash dividends paid by the Bank.

Nestle says chairman Paul Bulcke to step down

Nestle on Tuesday announced that its longtime chairman Paul Bulcke had decided to step down, just weeks after the Swiss food giant suddenly fired its chief executive over an office relationship.

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