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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.

Liberty Supports Australians' Health and Wellbeing with Personal Loan Solutions
For Australians seeking greater control over their healthcare, Liberty offers flexible personal loans that could help balance the costs.

NexOptic Appoints New CFO
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / NexOptic Technology Corp. ("NexOptic") (TSX VENTURE:NXO)(OTC PINK:NXOPF)(FSE:E3O1), a company developing cutting-edge AI and imaging technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Lisk as Chief Financial Officer.

Sadot Group Inc Announces First Commodity Trades Through New South Korea Subsidiary
BURLESON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SDOT) ("Sadot Group", "Sadot", or the "Company"), an emerging player in the global agri-food supply chain, is proud to announce that its newly established subsidiary, Sadot Korea, has successfully executed its first international commodity trades. These initial transactions involved sourcing food products from Australia and Indonesia, with final delivery to key markets in Kenya and other countries.

ASP Isotopes and bioAffinity Technologies Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with ASP Isotopes Inc. (NASDAQ:ASPI) and bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIAF) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, April 19, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

Alto and InvestX Partner to Expand Investor Access to Pre-IPO Investment Opportunities Using Retirement Funds
NASHVILLE, TN / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Alto, a leading platform that enables individuals to invest in alternative assets through retirement funds, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with InvestX, a North American asset manager that provides accredited investors access to select late-stage growth pre-IPO companies. This collaboration will allow Alto investors to explore exclusive investment opportunities in some of the most sought-after, high-profile private companies using their retirement dollars.

Prysmian Partners with Dow to Advance Production of Sirocco(R) Microduct Cables
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Prysmian, a world leader in the energy transition and digital transformation, and Dow have recently partnered to advance the production of Prysmian's Sirocco® microduct cables using Dow's AXELERON™ Telecom Cable Compound.

SMX and Aegis Packaging Introduce a Collaborative ‘Physical to Digital’ Sustainable Packaging Initiative
Empowering Companies to Meet Rising Global Demand for Circular, Transparent, and Efficient Plastics

Globa Terra Acquisition Corporation Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering
MEXICO CITY, MX / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Globa Terra Acquisition Corporation ("Company") announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 (the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with a proposed initial public offering of its units. Each unit will consist of one Class A ordinary share of the Company, three-fourths of one redeemable warrant to purchase one Class A ordinary share of the Company and one right to receive one-twentieth (1/20) of an ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination.

Adcore Secures Flagship Client in APAC, Chosen by Global Retail Brands as Lead Digital Partner
Adds 4 Leading Australian Brands to Portfolio, Representing Over 250 Stores Nationwide

Ur-Energy Provides Production and Construction Updates for 2025 Q1
LITTLETON, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) (the "Company" or "Ur-Energy") is pleased to provide the following updates for 2025Q1 from Lost Creek and Shirley Basin.

MKS Financial Services Inc. Wins Consumer Choice Award for Financial Planning in Regina
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces MKS Financial Services Inc. as the top provider in Regina's Financial Planning category. This award recognizes MKS Financial Services' commitment to providing personalized financial guidance, client satisfaction, and long-term wealth management.

Littleton School of Music Wins Consumer Choice Award for Music Lessons in Denver
DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) is proud to announce Littleton School of Music as the top-ranked business in the Music Lessons category for the Denver region. This honour reflects the school's nearly two decades of dedication to providing high-quality, one-on-one private music lessons delivered by certified, professional, and patient instructors.

International Star Inc. (OTC PINK:ILST) Announces Strategy Implementation Update
Advancing Global Cannabis Brand Strategy: New Celebrity Partnerships and Market Expansion

FundedNext Launches "Futures" Prop Firm with Industry-First Rewards - Now Accepting U.S. Traders in Their Futures Platform
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AMD says US rule on chips to China could cost it $800 mn
Chip developer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) on Wednesday said it expects new US licensing requirements for semiconductors exported to China to cost it as much as $800 million.

El Salvador rejects US senator's plea to free wrongly deported migrant
A Democratic senator said Wednesday that El Salvador had denied his request to release a US resident whose wrongful deportation triggered a political firestorm over President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration policies.

Trump tariffs could put US Fed in a bind, Powell warns
US President Donald Trump's tariffs will likely push up prices and constrain growth, and could put the Federal Reserve in the unenviable position of having to choose between tackling inflation and unemployment, the central bank's chair said Wednesday.

Putin praises Musk, compares him to Soviet space hero
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk on Wednesday, telling university students he was a pioneer comparable to legendary Soviet rocket engineer Sergei Korolev.

Trump touts trade talks, China calls out tariff 'blackmail'
US President Donald Trump touted tariff negotiations with Japan on Wednesday while China angrily accused Washington of "blackmail" in a trade war that the WTO warns will have "severe" economic consequences for the global economy.

Global uncertainty will 'certainly' hit growth: World Bank president
The uncertainty kicked up by Donald Trump's stop-start tariff rollout will undoubtedly hit growth, the president of the World Bank said Wednesday, ahead of next week's semi-annual meeting of global financial leaders in Washington.