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Countries must 'make the best' of new multipolar world: IMF chief
Countries have no choice but to "make the best" of the fragmentation of the global economy by boosting ties with regional and like-minded countries, the head of the International Monetary Fund said in an interview Thursday.
Iran challenges four countries in UN court over jet it downed in 2020
Iran on Thursday filed a challenge at the International Court of Justice against Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and Britain over a UN aviation body's ruling against it related to the shooting down of a passenger plane in 2020.
Italy's Meloni, Trump talk up EU trade deal hopes
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump talked up the chances of cutting a tariff deal for the European Union, as Rome's far-right leader led a charm offensive at the White House on Thursday.
Swiss watch exports to US soared ahead of Trump tariffs
Swiss watch exports to the key US market soared nearly 14 percent in March, likely the result of retailers stocking up before US President Donald Trump announced his tariffs on countries worldwide.
World economy likely to avoid recession despite tariffs: IMF chief
The global economy is likely to avoid a recession despite the hit to growth from US President Donald Trump's tariff rollout, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday.
China's Xi meets Cambodian leader as part of regional diplomatic blitz
Chinese President Xi Jinping met the Cambodian premier in Phnom Penh on Thursday on the final leg of a Southeast Asia tour in which he sought to strengthen regional trade ties.
France, UK mull migrant swaps in bid to stem Channel crossings
Paris and London are discussing a trial to deport undocumented migrants from the United Kingdom to France in exchange for allowing others to join family in Britain, France's interior ministry said Thursday.
N.Ireland designer Jonathan Anderson takes helm at Dior Men
French fashion giant Dior named the highly-rated designer Jonathan Anderson as creative director of Dior Men on Thursday.
Turkish central bank raises interest rate to 46 percent
Turkey's central bank hiked its key interest rate to 46 percent on Thursday after a month of protests over the arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor and economic uncertainty provoked by US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Trump's tariff storm a threat to dollar's dominance?
As President Donald Trump's tariffs threaten the US economy, questions are being asked about how long the dollar can maintain its status as the world's key trading and reserve currency.
UK mulls impact of landmark gender ruling
From toilets and changing rooms to sports pitches and hospital wards, a ruling by Britain's Supreme Court on the legal definition of a "woman" is expected to have far-reaching consequences.
Stocks diverge as ECB rate cut looms, Trump tussles with Fed
European stock markets dropped Thursday following Asian gains as investors awaited an expected interest rate cut by the European Central Bank while US President Donald Trump blasted the head of the Federal Reserve.
Nvidia CEO in Beijing as US tech curbs, trade war threaten sales
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Beijing on Thursday, state media said, days after the United States curbed sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China.
Italy's Meloni in Washington seeking EU tariff deal from Trump
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets with Donald Trump Thursday in Washington, hoping a personal charm offensive can help convince the US president to cut a more favourable deal on EU tariffs.
Asian markets boosted as 'Big Progress' made in Japan tariff talks
Tokyo led Asian stocks higher on Thursday as optimism over Japan-US trade talks offset Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell's warning that Donald Trump's tariffs could force officials to choose between fighting inflation or unemployment.
Taiwan's TSMC net profit soars as US tariff threat looms
Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC reported on Thursday a surge in net profit for the first quarter and forecast robust demand for artificial intelligence technology, despite the spectre of US tariffs on the critical sector.
Cartel recruitment at heart of Mexico's missing persons crisis
When Rubi Cruz recognized her husband's belongings among personal items found at a suspected Mexican drug cartel training camp, she feared the worst -- that he had become a victim of forced recruitment.
Mahrang Baloch, a child of the resistance for Pakistan's ethnic minority
Pakistan's Mahrang Baloch has risen to become the young face of a decades-old movement against rights abuses since she discovered her father's tortured body when she was a teenager.
Taiwan's TSMC says net profit rose 60.3% in first quarter
Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC reported Thursday a surge in net profit for the first quarter and forecast robust demand for artificial intelligence technology, despite the spectre of US tariffs on the critical sector.
Hermes to hike US prices to offset tariff impact
French luxury group Hermes said Thursday it would hike its prices in the United States to offset the impact of 10-percent import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Sri Lanka's women-run hotel breaks down barriers
Time for the daily staff meeting at Sri Lanka's Hotel Amba Yaalu where woman manager Jeewanthi Adhikari jokes: "This won't look very serious, there are only girls around the table."
Spanish youth keep vibrant Holy Week processions alive
Clad in a traditional white tunic and purple sash, four-year-old Thiago could barely contain his excitement before taking part as a drummer in a Spanish Easter procession thronged by thousands.
Unease grows over Trump tariffs despite 'progress' in Japan trade talks
Uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariff blitz mounted Thursday after the Fed chief warned of rising prices and "volatility" while "progress" flagged by the US president in talks with Japan lifted markets slightly.
KS Bancorp, Inc. (KSBI) Reports 50% Increase in Net Income for First Quarter 2025 and Declares Quarterly Dividend
SMITHFIELD, NC / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / KS Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC PINK:KSBI), the parent company of KS Bank, Inc. (the "Bank"), announced unaudited results for the first quarter of 2025.
EON Resources Inc. Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Call on April 23, 2025
Management Will Be Discussing Its Financial Results and Its Accomplishments for the First Year as a Public Operating Company
University Bancorp 2024 Net Income $10,467,383, $2.02 Per Share
ANN ARBOR, MI / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / University Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB:UNIB), or ("UNIB") announced that it had audited net income of $11,818,099 in 2024, of which $10,467,383 was attributable to UNIB common stockholders, $2.02 per share on average shares outstanding of 5,169,518 for the year, versus audited net income of $6,799,619 in 2023, of which $5,426,558 was attributable to UNIB common stockholders, $1.07 per share on average shares outstanding of 4,936,751 for 2023.
Major Survey Finds 80% of Americans Unaware of Billions in Unclaimed Assets
GovRecover Survey Reveals Huge Knowledge Gap and Underscores Need for Greater Public Awareness in Asset Recovery
Announcing Zion Shores
A First for Utah: Ride Waves, Live Local, and Discover Adventure-Driven Lifestyle
Bar Harbor Bankshares Reports First Quarter 2025 Results; Declares 7% Increase in Dividend
BAR HARBOR, ME / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American:BHB) (the "Company") reported first quarter 2025 GAAP net income of $10.2 million or $0.66 per diluted share and core (Non-GAAP) net income of $10.5 million or $0.68 per diluted share compared to GAAP and core (Non-GAAP) net income of $11.0 million or $0.72 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2024 and $10.1 million or $0.66 per diluted share for the first quarter 2024.
Vero to Participate in ELFA’s Capitol Connections 2025, Reinforcing Industry Leadership and Advocacy
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Vero Technologies is proud to announce its participation in Capitol Connections 2025, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's (ELFA) premier advocacy event in Washington, D.C., as a continuation of its commitment to industry leadership and policy engagement.
SMX Enters ASEAN Region: A Strategic Milestone Leap Toward a Global Circular Plastics Future
MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Ushering a new era for sustainable manufacturing and packaging transparency, SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW) announced entering a strategic agreement with Aegis Packaging, a leading Singapore-based innovator in high-barrier coatings for recyclable flexible plastic packaging.
United Bancorp, Inc. Increases its Second Quarter Cash Dividend Payment to $0.1850 per Share, Which Produces a Forward Yield of 5.51%, and Reports on Annual Shareholder Meeting
MARTINS FERRY, OH / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / On April 16, 2025, the Board of Directors of United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) declared a second quarter dividend payment of $0.1850 per share for shareholders of record on June 10, 2025 with a payment date of June 20, 2025. This is an increase of $0.01, or 5.7%, over the regular cash dividend paid in the second quarter of last year. In the first two quarters of the current year, UBCP has paid total cash dividends of $0.5425 (inclusive of a special cash dividend of $0.1750 paid in the first quarter), which is an increase over the previous year of $0.0450 or 9.0%. At the second quarter payment level, the regular cash dividend produces a forward yield of 5.51% based on UBCP's market value of $13.42 at the most recent quarter-end.