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Afghan returnees in Bamiyan struggle despite new homes

Sitting in his modest home beneath snow-dusted hills in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province, Nimatullah Rahesh expressed relief to have found somewhere to "live peacefully" after months of uncertainty.

Mired in economic trouble, Bangladesh pins hopes on election boost

Textile worker Sabina Khatun is in limbo after losing her job during sweeping factory closures, caught up like millions in Bangladesh in the fallout from a 2024 uprising that toppled years of autocratic rule.

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Stagwell to Participate in the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 2, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced its Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will attend the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York on Wednesday, January 14.

Motos America Inc. Files for Chapter 11 Restructuring; Dealership Subsidiaries Not Included and Will Continue Operating Without Interruption

SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESS Newswire / January 2, 2026 / Motos America Inc. ("Motos America" or the "Company"), a Nevada corporation, announced that it filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah on December 31, 2025. (Case No. 25-21834).

EB5 United Surpasses 700+ I-526E Approvals, Reinforcing Leadership in Rural EB-5 post-RIA

MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 2, 2026 / EB5 United is pleased to announce that it has surpassed 700 I-526E approvals under Rural Priority Processing, marking one of the strongest post-RIA performance records in the EB-5 industry. This milestone comes less than three months after the company announced surpassing 600 approvals on August 27, 2025, further underscoring both its leadership in Rural EB-5 Projects and the effectiveness of USCIS Priority Processing introduced under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) of 2022.

Sound Money Groups Announce Inaugural Journal: Sound Money Review

Leading Groups Team Up to Bridge Sound Money Policy and Thought Leadership

Washington State Targets Savers with New Sales Tax on Gold and Silver, Effective January 1st

Sound Money Defense League working to restore the longstanding sales tax exemption

Gladstone Alternative Income Fund Announces Increase in Monthly Cash Distribution for January 2026

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 2, 2026 / Gladstone Alternative Income Fund ("Gladstone Alternative" or the "Fund") announced today that its board of trustees declared monthly cash distributions to shareholders for the month of January. The January distribution amount is $0.001965 per calendar day for each issued and outstanding Class A share, Class C share, and Class I share for the period beginning January 1, 2026 and ending January 31, 2026 (for shareholders who own shares all 31 days in January, the distribution will total $0.06091 per share). The distributions will be paid on January 30, 2026 for Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP") participants and February 2, 2026 for non-DRIP participants.

IRS Can Pursue Past 1099 Income Years Later - Clear Start Tax Explains How Long Contractors Stay Exposed

Tax professionals say freelancers and independent contractors often underestimate how long unreported income can remain on the IRS's radar.

Investar Holding Corporation Announces Completion of Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc. Acquisition

BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / January 2, 2026 / Investar Holding Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:ISTR), the holding company of Investar Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), today announced the completion of its acquisition of Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc. ("Wichita Falls"), the holding company for First National Bank ("FNB") headquartered in Wichita Falls, Texas. An Agreement and Plan of Merger relating to the acquisition was previously announced in July 2025.

China's BYD logs record EV sales in 2025

Chinese auto giant BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles last year, a company statement showed Thursday, setting a new record for any firm globally.

Trump joins criticism of Clooney's French passport

US President Donald Trump piled on criticism Wednesday of a decision to grant Hollywood superstar George Clooney French passports after a junior government official in Paris labelled the move a "double standard".

AI, chips boom sent South Korea exports soaring in 2025

Soaring global demand for semiconductors fuelled by a boom in artificial intelligence sent South Korea's exports to their highest-ever level in 2025, official data showed Thursday.

Bulgaria adopts the euro, nearly 20 years after joining the EU

Bulgaria became the 21st country to switch to the euro as it entered the New Year on Thursday, a milestone met with both cheers and fears, nearly 20 years after the Balkan nation joined the European Union.

French minister criticises Clooney's 'double standard' passport

A junior member of President Emmanuel Macron's government Wednesday criticised the French passports given to Hollywood superstar George Clooney despite him speaking poor French, saying the move suggested a "double standard".

Stocks pull lower at end of record year for markets

Stock markets mostly retreated Wednesday in thin trading, following a year of record gains for key assets as central banks cut interest rates and the tech sector boomed thanks to the growth of artificial intelligence.

Eurostar trains back with delays after power glitch sparks travel chaos

Rail traffic through the Channel tunnel slowly resumed with more cancellations and delays Wednesday after an electricity failure stranded thousands of passengers and trapped some for a night in a powerless train.

Iran government building attacked as top prosecutor responds to protests

A government building in southern Iran was attacked on Wednesday, authorities said, as the country's top prosecutor warned of a "decisive response" to any attempt to create instability after days of economic protests.

Bulgaria takes hesitant step into the eurozone

Bulgaria will become the 21st country to switch to the euro when it enters the New Year on Thursday, amid concerns the move could usher in higher prices and add to political instability rattling the Balkan country.

Xi says China to hit 2025 growth target of 'around 5 percent'

China's economy is expected to have grown "around five percent" in 2025, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, despite "pressure" during a year he described as "very unusual", state media reported.

Stocks drop at end of record year for markets

Stock markets mostly fell Wednesday in thin trading, following a year of record gains for key assets as central banks cut interest rates and the tech sector boomed on growth of artificial intelligence.

Berlin says decision postponed on European fighter jet

Efforts to break a deadlock in 2025 over plans for a new European fighter jet have been unsuccessful, a German government spokesman told AFP on Wednesday.

China says to impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports

China said on Wednesday it will impose additional 55 percent tariffs on some beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the United States that exceed a certain quantity from January 1.

Tiny tech, big AI power: what are 2-nanometre chips?

Taiwan's world-leading microchip manufacturer TSMC says it has started mass producing next-generation "2-nanometre" chips.

Bulgaria readies to adopt the euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU

Bulgaria was preparing to switch to the euro on Wednesday night to become the 21st eurozone member, amid concerns the move could usher in higher prices and add to political instability rattling the Balkan country.

Trump v 'Obamacare': US health costs set to soar for millions in 2026

Iowa farmer Aaron Lehman was already paying a hefty price for health insurance, but his premium is set to skyrocket in January when major government subsidies expire, after US President Donald Trump's Republican party declined to extend them.

SoftBank lifts OpenAI stake to 11% with $41bln investment

Japanese tech investor SoftBank said Wednesday that its stake in OpenAI is now around 11 percent after completing the second stage of a $41-billion investment in the maker of ChatGPT.

TSMC says started mass production of 'most advanced' 2nm chips

Taiwanese tech titan TSMC has started mass producing its cutting-edge 2-nanometre semiconductor chips, the company said in a statement seen by AFP on Wednesday.

SMX Is Shifting Luxury, Fashion, and Materials from Assumption to Evidence

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 31, 2025 / There's a structural story playing out beneath the surface of the global supply chain, and it has little to do with trends or branding cycles. It's about what happens when materials stop being anonymous.

Pathfinder Responds to Recent Market Activity

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 31, 2025 / Pathfinder Ventures Inc. (TSXV:RV) (the "Company") announces that, at the request of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), it is issuing this press release to comment on recent trading activity in the Company's common shares.

SMX Converts Disposable Rubber into Verifiable, Monetizable Material

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 31, 2025 / At first glance, the reaction is predictable. Gloves? Disposable rubber gloves used for minutes and discarded by the billions. The immediate question almost asks itself: why bother?

Fragmented Silver Supply Chains Create Winners, Proof by SMX Can Determine Who They Are

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 31, 2025 / Silver has never needed much attention to matter. It sits quietly inside the systems modern economies rely on: power generation, electronics, data infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. That quiet importance is exactly why recent shifts in the silver market deserve a closer look.

How to Choose the Right Tooth Replacement Solution in Pembroke Pines

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 31, 2025 / If you've lost one or more teeth, there are several options to restore your smile and confidence. But how do you know which solution is right for you? A dentist in Pembroke Pines, FL, can review your oral health, learn about your goals, and recommend the best solution. Read on to learn more about your options and what factors to consider before making your decision.

Silver Isn't Just a Metal Anymore, It's Infrastructure with Geopolitical Interests

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 31, 2025 / Silver rarely announces itself. It lacks gold's mythology and copper's growth narrative, yet it quietly underpins the systems modern economies depend on: electricity, efficiency, and precision. That unassuming ubiquity is precisely why its recent behavior deserves attention.

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