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Turkey eyes F110 fighter jet engines as Trump comes to town

US President Donald Trump's visit to Ankara for the NATO summit could help secure Turkey's acquisition of dozens of fighter jet engines, but won't resolve the F-35 dispute that has soured ties, analysts say.

Afghan car trade screeches to a halt due to regional wars

In Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province, a once-thriving business of trading car parts from far-flung places has screeched to a halt due to conflicts at the country's borders.

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Elevating Recognition at Scale: Espresa Introduces the Ultimate Global Rewards Marketplace

The industry's first no-markup, fully integrated Rewards and Recognition Marketplace-designed to empower global organizations with seamless, inclusive, and cost-efficient employee recognition.

First High-School Education Group Sets Record Date for Dissemination of Transaction Statement and Plan of Merger for Going Private Transaction

BEIJING, CHINA / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2025 / First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. ("First High-School Education Group" or the "Company") (OTCQB:FHSEY), an education service provider primarily focusing on high schools in Western China, today announced that it has set January 28, 2025 as the record date for the dissemination of Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement on Schedule 13E-3 (as amended, the "Schedule 13E-3") and the plan of merger (the "Plan of Merger") in connection with a previously announced going private transaction contemplated under an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") the Company entered into with One Education Holding Limited, an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands ("Parent") and One Education Merger Limited, an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, on November 22, 2024.

Aehr Test Systems to Participate in the 10th Annual Oppenheimer Emerging Growth Conference on February 26, 2025

FREMONT, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2025 / Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR), a worldwide supplier of semiconductor test and burn-in equipment, today announced it will participate in the Oppenheimer 10th Annual Emerging Growth Conference being held virtually February 25-26, 2025. Aehr Test CFO Chris Siu will be hosting virtual meetings with investors throughout the day on Wednesday, February 26th.

SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. Declares Quarterly Distribution

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2025 / SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE:STEW) (the "Fund") announced the declaration of a quarterly distribution of $0.1650 per share to occur in April 2025. This distribution is being paid as part of the Fund's managed distribution program under which the Fund intends to make per share distributions of $0.1650 per quarter or approximately $0.66 per year. As of market close on February 14, 2025, the distribution (on an annualized basis) amounts to approximately 3.91% of the Fund's market price and 3.05% of its net asset value ("NAV").

Birkenstock Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2025 Results: Revenues Up 19%

LONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2025 / Birkenstock Holding plc ("BIRKENSTOCK", the "Company" or "we"), (NYSE:BIRK) today announces financial results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2024. The Company reports first quarter revenue growth of 19% on a reported and constant currency basis, ahead of the Company's annual guidance of 15-17%, driven by strong holiday demand for its products across all segments, channels and categories.

Pantheon Resources PLC Announces Appointment of CEO and Board Changes

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2025 / Pantheon Resources plc (AIM:PANR) ("Pantheon" or the "Company"), the oil and gas company developing the Kodiak and Ahpun oil fields in close proximity to pipeline and transportation infrastructure on Alaska's North Slope, is pleased to announce the appointment of accomplished energy executive, Max Easley, as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jay Cheatham. Mr. Easley will be appointed as a member of the Pantheon Board of Directors effective 28 February 2025, while Jay will continue to serve the Company as a Non-Executive Director for a period of handover to Max.

Trump moves to end New York congestion pricing, sparking legal challenge

The US government on Wednesday moved to kill New York's nascent congestion pricing scheme designed to ease traffic and finance public transport by imposing tolls on drivers in Manhattan -- a first-in-the-nation plan President Donald Trump had vowed to quash.

Stock markets pressured by Trump auto tariff threat

Global stocks were under pressure Wednesday after US President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, leaving European bourses lower even as the S&P 500 notched a fresh record.

Trump's labor nominee walks back pro-union stances

Donald Trump's labor secretary nominee on Wednesday distanced herself from previous pro-union stances that sparked Republican criticism, as she called herself a champion of the US president's "America First agenda."

Apple adds lower-price iPhone 16e to line-up

Apple on Wednesday introduced a new iPhone 16e model with a lower price tag as the company seeks to revive sales of its iconic device.

Ikea hopes for furniture market improvement in 2026

World number-one furniture retailer Ikea is hoping the market will improve next year from a decline in consumer spending on furnishing their homes, one of its senior leaders told AFP.

Game, set, hate: WTA stars reveal fears after Raducanu's Dubai shock

Iga Swiatek on Wednesday praised the WTA's "solid" action after a fearful Emma Raducanu broke down in tears at the sight of a "fixated" fan in Dubai while teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva admitted she regularly receives "hateful messages" whenever she loses.

Tajikistan to publish new dress 'guidelines' for women

Tajikistan said Wednesday it would publish a new book updating the country's dress "guidelines" for women, tightening the secular state's policing of women's clothing.

Stock markets skid after Trump threatens auto tariffs

Global stock markets mostly fell Wednesday after US President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, stoking wider trade war fears.

Glencore looks to leave London Stock Exchange as falls into loss

Swiss mining and commodity trading giant Glencore said Wednesday it was considering shifting its stock listing from London after it stumbled into a net loss last year on falling coal prices and writing down the value of assets.

Stock markets fall as traders assess latest tariffs volley

European and Asian markets mostly fell Wednesday after US President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats stoking wider trade war fears.

BAE profits boosted by defence spending amid Ukraine war

British military equipment maker BAE Systems on Wednesday announced a five percent rise in annual net profit, boosted by government defence spending amid the war in Ukraine.

Asset writedowns push Glencore into $1.6 bn loss for 2024

Swiss mining and commodity trading giant Glencore said Wednesday that falling coal prices and writedowns to the value of its assets pushed it into a net loss for 2024.

Google pays 326 mn euros to settle Italy tax dispute: prosecutor

Tech giant Google has paid 326 million euros to Italy following an investigation into alleged unpaid taxes, Milan prosecutors said Wednesday, as they recommended criminal proceedings be dropped.

Trump says US auto tariffs to be around 25%

US President Donald Trump expanded his offensive against trading partners on Tuesday, threatening 25 percent tariffs on imported cars, and similar or higher duties on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

UK annual inflation jumps more than expected

Britain's annual inflation rate rose more than expected last month, official data showed Wednesday, adding pressure to the Labour government which is also facing sluggish economic growth.

Islanders keen to return to Santorini even as quakes continue

Ilias Roussos will never forget the day he was driven from his native island of Santorini with thousands of others by a quake barrage that shows little sign of slowing down after three weeks.

Niger turns to satellites to bridge digital divide

Less than a third of Niger's vast territory has internet access, so the west African country is betting on satellite broadband to bridge the digital divide in remote rural areas.

Blinded Ukrainian soldiers face new challenges at home

At a medical centre in Kyiv, former soldier Dmytro Gorodynsky shuffled around to the funky notes of the 1970s hit "Le Freak", his eyes obscured by sunglasses.

Philips losses worse than expected in 2024

Philips on Wednesday posted worse-than-expected losses in 2024, as the Dutch medical device maker bids to turn the page on a damaging recall of faulty sleep machines.

EU eyes stricter food import rules in agriculture policy review

The EU plans to crackdown on food imports that do not meet its standards as part of an agricultural policy review to be published Wednesday that looks to appease disgruntled farmers amid global trade tensions.

HSBC targets $1.5 bn in annual cost savings after revamp

Banking giant HSBC said Wednesday that CEO Georges Elhedery's plan since October to simplify the company's structure and geographic setup will yield $1.5 billion in annual cost savings by the end of 2026.

Asian markets swing as traders assess latest tariffs volley

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday after President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, while traders were also assessing the geopolitical outlook after the first high-level official US-Russia talks since the invasion of Ukraine.

US judge declines to block Musk from accessing data, firing workers

A US judge on Tuesday declined a request to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from firing federal employees and accessing agency data, a victory for President Donald Trump in his bid to shrink the government workforce.

US lawmakers confirm Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

The US Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Wall Street billionaire Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key step towards the rollout of President Donald Trump's "America First" trade policy, which uses tariffs as a broad negotiation tool.

Why Ghost Judge Should Be Your Next Must-Read

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Legal thrillers have long captivated readers with their intricate plots and high-stakes drama, but Regina Keelan Bass's Ghost Judge takes the genre to unprecedented heights. This debut novel deftly combines the procedural intricacies of courtroom battles with the chilling allure of the supernatural, creating a narrative that is as unique as it is compelling.

Edison Innovations LLC, A Dominion Harbor Company, Acquires Diverse Patent Portfolio of 2,500 Assets

Portfolio Comprises GE Licensing Assets Acquired By Dolby Laboratories As Part of its 2024 Acquisition

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