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Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raid
More than 300 South Koreans were among 475 people arrested by US immigration officials in a raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant being built in the southern US state of Georgia, the foreign minister in Seoul said on Saturday.
Thousands expected to pay respects to Italian designer Giorgio Armani
Thousands of mourners from the fashion world and beyond are expected to pay homage on Saturday to Italian fashion giant Giorgio Armani, following his death aged 91.
EU massive fine against Google draws Trump threat
The EU on Friday slapped Google with a massive 2.95 billion euros ($3.47 billion) antitrust fine for favoring its own advertising services, drawing a furious rebuke from President Donald Trump and a threat of fresh tariffs against Europe.
US agents arrest 475 in raid on Hyundai-LG plant
South Koreans suspected of working in the United States illegally were the majority of the 475 people arrested in a raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant being built in the southern state of Georgia, a US official said Friday.
Leo XIV inaugurates eco training centre near Rome
Pope Leo XIV inaugurated a new training centre devoted to sustainability on the outskirts of Rome on Friday, following in his predecessor Francis's efforts to champion the environment.
US jobs data boosts rate cut hopes but stocks slide
Weak US jobs data cemented expectations of an interest rate cut later this month on Friday but stocks slid on worries about the economic outlook and profit-taking.
Farage rallies faithful at hard-right Reform UK annual meet
British hard-right leader Nigel Farage rallied his insurgent Reform party at the start of its annual conference Friday, seizing on the Labour government's woes to insist his movement could seize power within two years.
Tesla proposes package for Musk that could top $1 trillion
Tesla unveiled on Friday a proposed compensation package for Elon Musk that could top $1 trillion if the controversial CEO delivers on his vision for stratospheric growth from new technologies.
Stocks rise, dollar drops as US jobs data boosts rate cut hopes
Stocks rose and the dollar slid Friday as a sharp slowdown in US hiring cemented expectations that the US Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates later this month.
US hiring weakens sharply in August as jobs market stalls
US job growth stalled in August while unemployment crept up to its highest level since 2021, in a closely watched report Friday after weak data earlier prompted President Donald Trump to fire a key economic official.
'Roblox' game to impose age controls this year
The publisher of "Roblox" has promised to set up age verification mechanisms, after allegations the video game massively popular with children and teens worldwide has fallen short on safety.
WHO backs weight-loss drugs, urges cheap generics
The World Health Organization recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries.
US hiring significantly misses expectations as jobs market cools
The US economy added significantly fewer jobs than expected in August, government data showed on Friday, in a closely watched report after weak data earlier prompted President Donald Trump to fire a key economic official.
Hitwomen: how teen girls are being used in Sweden crime wars
Teenage girls are hiring themselves out as hitwomen in Sweden's organised crime wars, keen to prove they are more deadly and ruthless than young men, prosecutors say.
The massive debt behind France's political turmoil
France's growing debt pile is at the heart of the confidence vote that could topple the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou next week.
Stocks rise ahead of key US jobs data
Asian and European stock markets advanced on Friday ahead of a key US jobs report that will give insight into the Federal Reserve's path for interest rates.
Danish wind giant sues US government over project halt
Danish energy group Orsted has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent the US government from blocking the construction of one of its wind farms that was nearing completion.
Asian, European markets rally ahead of US jobs data
Asian and European markets advanced on Friday, in line with a global equity rally ahead of a US jobs report that will give insight about the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates.
German factory orders drop in new blow to economy
German industrial orders unexpectedly fell in July, official data showed Friday, the latest sign that Europe's long-struggling top economy remains stuck in the doldrums.
Cooling US jobs market in focus as political scrutiny heats up
US employment data on Friday is expected to confirm a cooled labor market, as companies pull back on hiring amid continued uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariffs.
New recipes help Pakistani mothers ward off malnutrition
Clutching their hungry babies, a group of mothers mix a semolina dish under the guidance of a teacher, an attempt to curb malnutrition which affects nearly one in two children in Pakistan's south.
Asian markets rally as Chinese stocks selloff eases
Asian markets mostly gained on Friday after an intense selloff of Chinese equities stalled this week, with rumours the country's financial regulators could intervene to slow the dumping.
'God's Influencer' to become first millennial saint
An Italian teenager dubbed "God's Influencer" for his efforts to spread the Catholic faith online will become the first millennial saint Sunday at a canonisation attended by thousands of pilgrims.
Farage grabs momentum, convenes hard-right Reform UK party
Nigel Farage's anti-immigration party Reform UK kicks off Britain's annual party conference season Friday, with the Brexit cheerleader and his buoyant supporters increasingly confident he could be Britain's next leader.
Zuko the Mold Detection Dog Goes Prime Time on WPTV News
Canine Mold Detection Expands the Future of Indoor Environmental Inspections in Florida
D. Boral Capital to Participate in Asia GO IPO Summit 2025 in Hong Kong
The Asia Go IPO Summit 2025, co-hosted by Nasdaq and MarcumAsia, is a one-day seminar that will focus on how Asian companies can list and thrive in the U.S. capital markets. The summit will invite senior management teams, venture capital partners, private equity firms, and key advisors and board members of innovative Asian companies seeking to raise growth capital and build global brands.
Hook Hand Rum to Present and Sponsor at National Investment Banking Association Conference
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 5, 2025 / Hook Hand Rum, the innovative Southern California-based spirits company, today announced it will be a presenting sponsor at the National Investment Banking Association's (NIBA) 151st Investment Conference. The event, held at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, will take place on September 16-17, 2025.
Atlantic Power & Infrastructure Corp. (AP&I) Announces Postponement of British Fire Service Evaluation Trials for NGAG BIOTECH LTD Products
TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 5, 2025 / Atlantic Power & Infrastructure Corp. (OTC PINK:AWSL) announces the postponement of the full-scale evaluation trials by the British fire service originally scheduled for early September, to allow NGAG BIOTECH LTD- a wholly owned subsidiary of NGAG Inc. and AP&I- to complete the necessary regulatory approval processes for its proprietary plant-based fire remediation and extinguishment technologies, EMERALDGREEN™ and ASCOGEL™.
Backpage.com Sex Trafficking Victims May Be Eligible for Compensation Through DOJ's $200M Remission Fund
Thousands of victims may now file petitions for financial relief through the Department of Justice's remission process.
SMX and Singapore's ASTAR Drive the Common Language Needed for a Global Plastics Passport (NASDAQ: SMX)
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 5, 2025 / For decades, recycling systems have been trapped by the same barrier: national borders. Every country has its own framework, its own set of rules, and its own definition of success. A plastic bottle recycled in Germany is not the same as one recycled in the United States. A food wrapper collected in Singapore is not counted the same way as one in France. The result has been a fragmented patchwork that slows progress, confuses companies, and prevents true global accountability.
SMX's "Plastics Passport" Redefines Market Trust by Making "Proof" a New Currency
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 5, 2025 / In today's markets, proof has become the most valuable currency. Money only moves when trust is secure, brands rise or fall on credibility, and regulators no longer take promises at face value. We've entered an economy where evidence is not optional- it's the entry ticket. And the companies capable of minting this verifiable proof hold the keys to unlocking entirely new markets. This is precisely where SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) has planted its flag.
AZURE HOLDING GROUP CANCELS 15.6 Million Restricted Shares Out of 55.5 Million Outstanding Shares Issued, Resulting in 28% Total Shares Outstanding Reduction
AZURE HOLDING GROUP CANCELS 15.6 Million Restricted Shares out of 55.525 Million Outstanding Shares Issued, Resulting in 28% Total Shares Outstanding Reduction, without a decrease to the company's asset base, and as a result of the discontinued operations and sale back of Freedom Well Testing to the original owner