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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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Meat-loving Argentines shun beef as inflation bites

As New Year's festivities draw near, meat-loving Argentines are readying their famous "asado" grills -- traditionally laden with steaks, ribs and sausages.

Brigitte Bardot's funeral to be held next week in Saint-Tropez

Cinema icon Brigitte Bardot's funeral will take place next week in her hometown of Saint-Tropez, her foundation said Monday, as France wrestles with how to pay tribute to a cultural legend who in later years championed far-right views.

Stocks mixed, as precious metals drop

European stock markets steadied after a mixed Asian showing Monday, as investors awaited fresh clues on the outlook for US interest rates.

India's navy sails back to the future with historic voyage

India's navy boasts aircraft carriers, submarines, warships and frontline vessels of steel as it spreads its maritime power worldwide.

Emirates mining company challenges Guinea licence withdrawal

Mining company Axis International said Monday it was seeking World Bank arbitration against Guinea for withdrawing its right to operate a major bauxite mine in the west African country.

SOBRsafe Announces Closing of $2 Million Private Placement Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / SOBR Safe, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOBR) ("SOBRsafe" or the "Company"), the leader in next-generation alcohol monitoring and detection technology, today announced the closing of its previously announced private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules for the issuance and sale of 1,290,324 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), Series C warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,290,324 shares of common stock and Series D warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,290,324 shares of common stock, at a purchase price of $1.55 per share (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) and associated warrants. The warrants have an exercise price of $1.30 per share and are exercisable immediately upon issuance. The Series C warrants will expire five years after the effective date of the Resale Registration Statement (as defined below) and the Series D warrants will expire twenty-four months after the effective date of the Resale Registration Statement.

OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation Announce Merger Agreement and $225 Million Strategic Investment from Warburg Pincus

Creates a scaled, high performing regional bank with $23 billion in assets strategically located in attractive New Jersey, Long Island and New York marketsMeaningfully enhances profitability metrics with estimated EPS accretion of 16%, ROATCE of 13% and ROAA of 1.00% by 2027$225 million equity raise, priced at-the-market, is fully committed at a fixed price after extensive investor due diligence by Warburg Pincus1

Why Regulation Is Making SMX More Relevant, And Is Also Its Biggest Value Driver

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Most companies define market opportunity by demand signals. In regulated environments, the real driver is enforcement. When rules move from guidance to requirement, entire markets become addressable overnight.

From Plastics to Metals, SMX Is Turning Verification Into a Platform Play

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Most companies still think of verification as a feature. A box to check. A report to generate when asked. That framing is becoming outdated as supply chains move from disclosure-driven systems to enforcement-driven ones.

SMX Is Benefiting From Regulation While Others Are Still Arguing With It

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Regulation used to be something companies argued with. Delayed. Negotiated. Framed as a risk factor in footnotes. That posture is fading as enforcement replaces interpretation and proof replaces disclosure.

Why SMX's Platform Is Serving Continuity Instead of Trust in Global Supply Chains

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / For decades, supply chains ran on assumed trust. Documents moved with goods. Certifications followed shipments. Disputes were resolved through reconciliation and relationships. That system worked when scale was smaller, regulation lighter, and enforcement uneven. That environment no longer exists.

Glo2Facial Powers GLO by ME Skin's Facials at Golden Globes Gifting Suite

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Glo2Facial is excited to announce its official sponsorship of GLO by MESkin's exclusive facial services at the renowned Golden Globes Gifting Suite, hosted by DPA on January 9th and 10th, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. This highly anticipated event gathers Hollywood's elite during one of entertainment's most glamorous weeks, offering them a chance to experience the ultimate in luxury skincare.

Integrity Has to Be Engineered, SMX Offers the Blueprint

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Supply chain integrity used to be a communications exercise. Companies disclosed. Auditors reviewed. Regulators accepted what could not realistically be verified at scale. That arrangement is no longer holding.

SMX's Platform Creates a World Where Silver Gets Audited, Not Explained

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Global supply chains were built for efficiency, not inspection. For decades, auditability was handled through paperwork, attestations, and trust between counterparties. That model is giving way to something far more rigid.

How Dentures Can Improve Your Confidence in Kyle, TX

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Missing teeth can affect more than just your oral health. They can also impact how you feel about smiling, speaking, and connecting with others. Whether you've been going to a dentist in Kyle, TX for a while now or you're looking for a new healthcare provider, read on to learn about whether dentures are right for you. You'll go to your next dental appointment armed with crucial information about how dentures can help you regain confidence in your smile.

Silver Is Forcing the Question SMX Already Answers

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Infrastructure technology does not tolerate impatience. It requires long deployment cycles, regulatory alignment, and integration into systems that cannot afford disruption. When execution is rushed or sequencing is misjudged, infrastructure does not fail quietly. It fails visibly.

SMX: Silver Is Proving That Verification Is a Requirement

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / In regulated markets, credibility is rarely established through presentations or promises. It is inferred from structure. Counterparties look first at stability, incentives, and endurance, then decide whether engagement is worth the effort. In sectors where enforcement matters, credibility is tested before management ever enters the room.

SMX's Platform Changes Global Trade Through Physical Proof, Not Software

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Supply chains were never built to answer hard questions. They were built to move volume. Provenance, custody, and verification were handled through paperwork, trust, and precedent. That model held until regulation, litigation, and global fragmentation exposed how fragile it really was.

Why Silver Is Exposing the Need for Real Supply Chain Control

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Capital gets a lot of attention in small-cap markets. Control gets far less, even though it is usually the deciding factor between companies that execute and companies that react. The difference rarely shows up in how much money is raised. It shows up in who dictates timing, sequencing, and purpose across real-world deployments.

SMX: The Difference Between Talking About Scale and Operating Inside It

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Partnerships are easy to announce and hard to execute. In most cases, they exist to signal intent rather than deliver output. The difference shows up quickly once real systems, real regulators, and real throughput enter the picture. SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is operating on the right side of that divide.

Cardiff Lexington Announces Planned Retirement of Daniel Thompson as Chairman of the Board of Directors

- President and CEO of Cardiff Lexington, Alex Cunningham, to succeed Daniel Thompson as Chairman -

Blackford Capital to Acquire Moro Corp.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI AND NATICK, MA / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Blackford Capital, Inc. and Moro Corporation (OTC:MRCR) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Blackford Capital will acquire Moro Corporation in an all-cash transaction for a total enterprise value of approximately $34.2 million (or approximately $5.59 per share). Approximately, $3.3 million (or approximately $0.55 per share) of the purchase price is subject to certain escrow and holdback provisions of the merger agreement.

VWAP-Based, Non-Toxic, and Patient: Inside SMX's $116.5 Million Financing Strategy

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / There is a quiet shift happening in global supply chains, and it has nothing to do with slogans or pledges. It has everything to do with proof. Regulators are demanding it. Corporations are scrambling for it. Markets are starting to price it in.

Eco Innovation Group (ECOX) and WRA Holdings Announce Advancement of Conversion Technology Waste-to-Energy Initiative in Costa Rica

Projects to Support Renewable Energy Generation, Reduce Landfilling, and Deliver Environmental and Economic Benefits

How SMX Avoided the Dilution Trap That Catches Almost Every Smallcap

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Markets have a habit of ignoring infrastructure until it becomes unavoidable. That pattern is repeating in sustainability, compliance, and global trade, where claims are being replaced by verification and trust is being replaced by proof.

ASMALLWORLD Brings Luxury Travel Privileges to Klarna's Membership Programme

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / ASMALLWORLD AG announces the integration of ASMALLWORLD memberships into Klarna's global membership programme, a unique offering that gives consumers access to travel, lifestyle, and digital benefits. This integration also gives Klarna membership customers access to ASMALLWORLD's portfolio of luxury travel memberships and services.

Third 'Avatar' film stays atop N. American box office rankings

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" retained the top spot at the North American box office after it debuted the week before, reeling in $64 million during the weekend after Christmas, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Brigitte Bardot on Muslims, men and 'horrible' humanity

Brigitte Bardot, France's outspoken sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s, who has died at the age of 91, tended to shoot from the hip.

Multicultural UK town bids to turn page on troubled past

One of Britain's most multicultural towns, long tarnished by extremist links, is increasingly seeking to celebrate its identity, despite a bitter immigration debate and US President Donald Trump's warning that Europe risks "civilisational erasure" from migrants.

'Unfair election': young voters absent from Myanmar polls

The droves of young people who queued to cast ballots in past elections in Myanmar were conspicuous by their absence from Sunday's military-run poll, with older voters dominating the turnout.

How company bets on bitcoin can backfire

The year-end plunge in cryptocurrencies has rattled companies that had bet heavily on bitcoin, sending share prices tumbling and reviving fears of a bubble.

Hong Kongers bid farewell to 'king of umbrellas'

Scores of residents flocked to a cramped shop in Hong Kong's old district to bid farewell to the city's "king of umbrellas", who is retiring after spending decades repairing umbrellas at his family business.

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