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China commits USD 600,000 to support WTO accession and least-developed countries
The China Programme — launched in July 2011 under the WTO-led Aid for Trade initiative — aims to enable LDCs to better integrate into the global economy by strengthening their participation in WTO activities and helping those not yet members join...

Russian Court Imposes Ban on Video Game Publisher Lesta
(MENAFN) A Russian court has imposed a ban on the operations of video game publisher Lesta, accusing its owners of backing Ukraine’s armed forces, according to media reports. This marks the first time Russia has taken such legal action against a...

Russian Drone destroys Ukrainian Naval Drone
(MENAFN) Footage released by Russian drone operators shows a successful strike against a Ukrainian unmanned naval vessel during an attempted attack on the Crimean Bridge on Tuesday. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has claimed responsibility...

EU gives power to undeserving officials
(MENAFN) Despite securing 85 seats in the current German parliament, the Greens haven’t exactly proven themselves indispensable to Friedrich Merz’s new establishment coalition with the Christian Democrats, functioning about as well as a vegan...

HUTCHMED and Innovent Jointly Announce NDA Acceptance in China for Fruquintinib Combination with Sintilimab for the Treatment of Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED”) (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) and Innovent Biologics, Inc. (“Innovent”) (HKEX: 01801) today jointly announce that the New Drug...

James Altucher: “America Just Hit the AI Reset Button”
BALTIMORE, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a new briefing, tech entrepreneur and bestselling author James Altucher reveals a development he says will “change America forever.” At the center of it is Project Colossus — a classified...

Australian Billionaires’ Wealth Soars by USD137M Daily
(MENAFN) Australian billionaires have amassed an average of over AUD$137 million (about $88 million) daily over the past ten years, starkly contrasting with the financial hardships faced by millions of Australians grappling with rising living...

Russia prohibits video game over support of Ukraine
(MENAFN) A Russian court has officially blocked the operations of the video game publisher Lesta, reportedly due to the owners’ alleged support for Ukraine’s military, according to sources. This marks the first instance in which a gaming company...

Trump Signs Executive Order Doubling Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump intensified tariffs on steel and aluminum imports Tuesday by doubling the rate from 25% to 50%, according to media reports. Citing national security concerns, the executive order argues that current steel and...

Trump Approves Increasing Metal Import Tariffs
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, U.S. Leader Donald Trump issued an executive directive that escalates levies on steel and aluminum imports, raising them from the previous rate of 25 percent to a new level of 50 percent, according to a report from a news...

Violinist Cho-Liang Lin to Perform Tan Dun's Hero Concerto in China and Chamber Music at Montecito Music Festival
Internationally acclaimed violinist Cho-Liang Lin will showcase his versatility across two distinctive performances this summer, beginning with Tan Dun's Hero Violin Concerto in Qingdao, China on June 21, followed by chamber music concerts at the...

Biocytogen and Nanjing Chia Tai Tianqing Announce IND Approval in China for Co-Developed Anti-IGF-1R Antibody NTB003 (BCG009)
Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Biocytogen”, HKEX: 02315) and Nanjing Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (“NJCTTQ”) announced that NTB003 (formerly BCG009), a co-developed injectable drug candidate, has received the...

China Dismisses “False” ‘China Threat’ Allegations
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, China strongly dismissed allegations of a “China threat” made by the defense leaders of the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines during last week’s Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian...

Rowland.ai Joins American Association of Professional Landmen Affinity Vendor Group to Deliver AI-Powered Innovation to Landmen
Rowland.ai, the industry’s first AI-powered assistant purpose-built for land professionals, is proud to join the American Association of Professional Landmen’s Affinity Vendor Group to enable an exciting new benefit for its members. This...

FireFly Metals Ltd Announces C$25.8 (~A$28.8) Million Canadian Bought Deal Financing and C$41.2 (~A$46.0) Million Australian Equity Raise
Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. PERTH, Australia, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX: FFM, TSX: FFM) (the “Company” or “FireFly”) has announced today that it has entered...

XPO Provides North American LTL Operating Data for May 2025
GREENWICH, Conn., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, today reported certain preliminary LTL segment operating metrics for May 2025. LTL tonnage per day decreased 5.7%,...

Chairman Comer Expands Investigation into Biden Mental Decline Cover-Up
WASHINGTON—As part of the investigation into the cover-up of President Joe Biden’s mental decline and potentially unauthorized issuance of sweeping pardons and other executive actions, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee...

TransLogic Promotes Jeff Huntington to VP of Engineering for North America
TransLogic, a Swisslog Healthcare company and global leader in transport automation solutions, announces the promotion of Jeff Huntington to Vice President of Engineering for North America. In his new role, Huntington will oversee Software...

Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program Showcased During Trump Visit Amid National Transformation
Riyadh, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saudi Arabia — During a recent high-profile visit to the Kingdom, U.S. President Donald Trump was introduced to a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s national narrative—one defined by social transformation,...

FIREDISC Cookers® – The Leader in Outdoor Portable Cooking – Appoints Rockcliffe Capital as Exclusive Advisor to Lead Strategic Equity Raise and Accelerate North American Expansion
HOUSTON, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a grill market filled with disposable imports and overhyped gadgets, FIREDISC Cookers stands apart. Today, the Texas-based outdoor cooking innovator announced the appointment of Rockcliffe Capital as...