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Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone ahead of peace talks

The first tankers carrying Iranian oil exited a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a tracking website said on Wednesday, two days before Washington and Tehran launch talks on an agreed peace deal still scant on details -- including Iran's nuclear programme and the lifting of sanctions.

US Fed set to hold rates steady at Warsh's first meeting in charge

The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday at Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank, with rate hikes potentially on the horizon to combat surging inflation.

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IMF warns of 'inevitable' AI-powered threats to global financial system

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday of the risks to global financial stability posed by cyberattacks powered by advanced artificial intelligence tools, calling for greater international cooperation on the issue.

Germany warns tax revenues to be hit by Iran war

Germany will generate less tax revenue in the coming years, in large part due to the "irresponsible" Middle East war launched by US President Donald Trump, the finance minister warned Thursday.

UK police officers probed over handling of Al-Fayed complaints

A serving officer with London's Metropolitan Police and four ex-officers are being investigated for their handling of sexual abuse allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, a watchdog said Thursday.

Defence giant Rheinmetall makes offer for further shipyard

German arms maker Rheinmetall said Thursday it had made an offer for a further shipyard as the influential defence giant deepens its push into naval systems.

Royal and Ancient Golf Club names Claire Dowling as first woman captain in 272 years

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has appointed amateur player Claire Dowling as the first woman captain in its 272-year history.

Royal and Ancient Golf Club names first woman captain after 272 years

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has appointed amateur player Claire Dowling as the first woman captain in its 272-year history.

US awaits Iran response to latest deal offer

The United States was waiting on Thursday for Iran to respond to its latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle East and to reopen the key shipping lane out of the Gulf.

Latest evacuee from hantavirus-hit cruise lands in Europe

Another sick passenger from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship landed in Europe on Thursday, as the vessel headed to a Spanish island and health officials scrambled to map the outbreak of the potentially deadly human-to-human strain.

Shell profit jumps as Mideast war fuels oil prices

British energy giant Shell announced Thursday rising net profits for the first quarter as the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices soaring in volatile trading.

Senegal's children mourn in silence when migrant parents disappear

Fallou softly whispers that since his mother's death he has chosen to remain quiet, while young Sokhna recounts the many nightmares she has had following her father's disappearance: for the children of Senegalese migrants lost at sea, the torment of grief is long-lasting.

Australia to force gas giants to reserve fuel for domestic use

Australia will look to stave off energy shortages by forcing major gas companies to reserve 20 percent of their exports for domestic use, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Thursday.

AirAsia signs $19bn deal for 150 Airbus A220 jets

Southeast Asia's AirAsia signed a $19 billion deal to buy 150 Canadian-made Airbus A220-300 jets, the two companies said, with the low-cost carrier adding Thursday that it could double the order to meet future demand.

Tokyo leads Asia stock surge on growing Mideast peace hopes

Tokyo's Nikkei index soared Thursday to lead another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the Iran war is close to ending and the revival of demand for all things AI.

Africa's Lobito Corridor chief tells AFP business, not geopolitics, drives strategy

The chief executive of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) project to link southern African mines to an Angolan export port says his priority is the business of the operation, not the geopolitical tussle over Africa's minerals.

Redwood AI Approved to Receive National Research Council of Canada Funding for its Q-SAFE Chemical Screening Project for Defence and Security Applications

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / Redwood AI Corp. (CSE:AIRX)(OTCQB:RDWCF)(Frankfurt:Y0N, WKN:A422EZ) ("Redwood" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Redwood AI Operations Inc., has been approved to receive advisory services and funding of up to C$240,000 from the National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) Industrial Research Assistance Program ("NRC IRAP") to support its research and development project, "Quantum-enhanced optimization for hazardous chemical risk classification" (Q-SAFE). This is a new initiative focused on improving hazardous chemical risk classification using artificial intelligence and quantum-enhanced optimization methods, with applications the Company believes relevant to defence-related companies and industrial organizations involved in chemical screening and risk assessment.

Kingsway Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

-- Q1 2026 Ahead of Budget for both KSX and Extended Warranty ---- Revenue Growth of 37% to $39.0 Million ---- KSX Revenue Growth of 81% to $21.1 Million ---- Extended Warranty Revenue Growth of 7% to $17.9 Million ---- Reiterates Target of Three to Five Acquisitions in 2026 ---- Reiterates Double-Digit Organic Growth Budget for both KSX and Extended Warranty in 2026 --Management to Host Conference Call Today, May 7, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET

Trinity Bank Names Mindy Hegi as Chief Financial Officer

FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / Trinity Bank, N.A. (OTCID:TYBT) announced today that Mindy Hegi has joined Trinity Bank's executive management team as Chief Financial Officer.

Niv Davidovich: LA Landlord Tenant Attorney on Proactive Legal Counsel

Managing Partner Niv V. Davidovich explains how a broad, client focused approach to real estate law gives property owners across Southern California a decisive advantage when eviction and lease disputes arise.

SMX Turns Plastic Cost Parity Into a Business Case for Verified Materials

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW) is entering the next phase of the plastic-pricing reset: moving the conversation from cost parity to cost control.

SMX Launches Digital Material Passport Platform to Give Physical Materials a Verified Identity

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW) has launched its Digital Material Passport Platform, a new system designed to connect physical materials and products to secure digital records, creating verified identity, traceability, compliance, and authentication across global supply chains.

ThinkEquity Appoints Franco Zappone as Head of Business Development and Florida Branch Manager

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / ThinkEquity, a boutique investment bank founded by experienced professionals who have worked together for over a decade and collectively financed more than $100 billion in public and private capital raises, restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions, today announced the addition of Franco Zappone as Head of Business Development, Recruiting, and Branch Manager of its Florida Operations.

SMX Technology Enables Manufacturers to Improve Cost Control While Maintaining Product Integrity

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / As global supply chains face increasing pressure from raw material volatility, regulatory requirements, and pricing sensitivity, SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW) today highlighted how its technology platform is designed to help manufacturers improve cost visibility, reduce inefficiencies, and support product quality and compliance.

Cornerstone Speaking and Coaching Launches Business Packaging Program for North Dakota Entrepreneurs Preparing to Sell or Acquire a Company

The Washburn, ND-based coaching firm founded by Ryan Botner is now offering a dedicated program to help cash-flowing small and mid-size businesses across Bismarck, Fargo, and Minot build the leadership infrastructure, documented sales systems, and organizational depth that maximize enterprise value ahead of a transaction.

United Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2026 First Quarter Earnings Performance

MARTINS FERRY, OH / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / United Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBCP) reported diluted earnings per share of $0.33 and net income of $1,911,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Lightwave Logic Announces Availability of Version 1.1 of Its Polymer Photonics PDK, Advancing Process Integration and Foundry Transfer

ENGLEWOOD, CO / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ:LWLG) (the "Company"), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic (EO) polymers to enable next-generation photonic devices, today announced that Version 1.1 of its backend-of-line (BEOL) Process Design Kit (PDK) is ready to be transferred to a high volume production environment.

Louisiana Supports LOI Between Hapag-Lloyd AG and Southern Energy Renewables Inc. for Green Methanol Offtake

ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / Today Southern Energy Renewables announced the execution of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Hapag-Lloyd AG marking the start of a strategic collaboration to advance large-scale green methanol production with St. Charles Parish.

Federal Court Allows Second Amended Complaint Against D.C. Superior Court Judge Todd E. Edelman and D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb for Ex Parte Contact and Jury Tampering.

Plaintiffs' 42 U.S C. § 1983 Complaint Challenges Judicial and D.C. Government Corruption Involving Enforcement of D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act.

Ecrypt Launches Redesigned 2.0 Platform with Enhanced Checkout and New Multi-Agent AI Assistant

Platform Upgrade Introduces Multi-agent AI, Faster Infrastructure, and a Redesigned Checkout Experience to Help Platforms and Merchants Operate More Efficiently

Laser Photonics and Fonon Technologies Demonstrate Successful Validation of DefenseTech Laser Cleaning Products in Defense MRO

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE) ("Laser Photonics" or the "Company"), a global leader in laser systems for industrial and defense applications, together with Fonon Technologies, an affiliated company within the LASE Group of Companies, today announced the successful pilot deployment of its DefenseTech laser cleaning within a U.S. Army depot to streamline surface preparation workflows for missile systems.

Adcore to Publish First Quarter 2026 Results on May 14, 2026

The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss those results on May 14 at 10AM ET

Grand View Research Highlights Bottled Water Industry Growth as Greene Concepts Aligns Be Water Within Premium Segment

MARION, NC / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / Greene Concepts, Inc. (OTCID:INKW), owner and operator of a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility in Marion, North Carolina, and producer of the premium artesian spring water brand Be Water™, today highlighted third-party bottled water industry growth data from Grand View Research and related U.S. market trends that support the Company's positioning within the premium bottled water segment.

Sky Quarry Enters Strategic Multi-Party MOU to Advance Next-Generation Fuel Technologies

Collaboration with Southern Energy Renewables and DevvStream Opens New Pathways at PR Spring and the Foreland Refinery

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