2 h. ago Nigeria Plans to Offer $186 Million of Green Bonds This Year

Nigeria plans to sell $186 million of green bonds in two offerings before the end of the year as it seeks to fund an ambitious economic-transformation plan, Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal said.

Economics

2 h. ago Utah judge to decide if convicted killer with dementia can be executed

SALT LAKE CITY — Attorneys for a Utah man who has been on death row for 37 years are due before a state judge Wednesday as they seek to spare the convicted murderer from execution because he has dementia. Ralph Leroy Menzies was sentenced to die in 1988 for the killing of Maurine Hunsaker, a […]

Events

3 h. ago U.S. Federal Reserve likely to hold rates as pressures mount

While uncertainty is unusually high, monetary policy is still in a good place to balance their goals

Other

3 h. ago Cardinals urged before conclave to pick pope who seeks unity

The dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, urged the voters to set aside all personal interests and find a pope who prizes unity.

Transport

3 h. ago Senior cardinal urges conclave voters to pick a pope who seeks unity ahead of secret voting ritual

VATICAN CITY — With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis, celebrating a morning Mass before opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith’s 2,000-year history. The dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni […]

Transport

4 h. ago Ottawa looking for ways to mend tears in Canada’s social fabric, document shows

OTTAWA — Senior federal officials have been looking quietly for ways to bring together Canadians who don’t see eye to eye on the economy, immigration and social issues. With a general election looming, officials prepared to meet last November to brainstorm solutions to the problem of social fragmentation, according to an internal presentation drafted by […]

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4 h. ago Abu Dhabi’s Palantir Rival Bets on Global South to Spur Growth

Presight AI Holding Plc, a data analytics provider based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking global deals to drive its next phase of growth.

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5 h. ago South Star Battery Metals Announces Production and Shipment of First Graphite Concentrates and Operational Update for the Santa Cruz Graphite Mine

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Star Battery Metals Corp. (“South Star” or the “Company”) (TSXV: STS) (OTCQB: STSBF), is pleased to announce the successful production and shipment of the first container of natural […]

Other

5 h. ago Newcore Gold Drilling Intersects 2.25 g/t Gold over 56.0 Metres from 96 Metres and 1.16 g/t Gold over 72.0 Metres from 104 Metres at the Enchi Gold Project, Ghana

Drilling Intersects Multiple Wide Zones of Gold Mineralization at the Boin Gold Deposit VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newcore Gold Ltd. (“Newcore” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NCAU, OTCQX: NCAUF) is pleased to announce additional drill results from the 35,000-metre drill program underway at the Company’s 100% owned Enchi Gold Project (“Enchi” […]

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5 h. ago Euna Solutions to Host Live Webinar on Unlocking the Power of Philanthropic Partnerships Amid Fiscal Uncertainty

Mark Funkhouser, former mayor, auditor, and longtime advisor to public sector leaders, and Abhi Nemani, former chief data officer of Los Angeles, will explore how public-philanthropic partnerships can help local governments sustain progress during economic volatility ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions: WHAT Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of best-in-class SaaS solutions, purpose-built for the […]

Culture

5 h. ago First Atlantic Nickel Starts Phase 2 Drilling to Expand New Nickel Discovery at RPM Zone in District

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) (FSE: P21) (“First Atlantic” or the “Company”) is excited to announce the commencement of Phase 2 drilling at the RPM Zone on its 100%-owned Atlantic Nickel Project in Newfoundland. The upcoming drilling will build on the significant awaruite […]

Culture

6 h. ago Oil Extends Gain With US and Chinese Officials Set to Talk Trade

Oil pushed higher after rallying more than 3% in the previous session as the US and China agreed to start trade negotiations, raising optimism that tensions between the world’s two biggest economies may ease.

Economics

6 h. ago India’s Refiners Plan to Buy More Russian Oil on Spot Market

Some Indian refiners are planning to take more Russian crude from the spot market this year, with at least one processor seeking changes to contract clauses to allow greater buying flexibility.

Other

7 h. ago Bill Gates Discusses Indonesia Health, Hears Danantara Appeals

Bill Gates discussed plans for public health initiatives in Indonesia and heard pitches for collaboration with the country’s new sovereign wealth fund as the billionaire seeks to expand philanthropic activity in Asia.

Science

8 h. ago West Red Lake Gold Reports Positive Bulk Sample Reconciliation Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) is pleased to report positive reconciliation results from the bulk sample program at its 100% owned Madsen Mine located in the Red Lake Gold District of Northwestern […]

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8 h. ago China and Russia Put Stalled Gas Pipeline on Moscow Talks Agenda

Talks between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin this week will include negotiations around a much-delayed natural gas pipeline connecting the two economies, reviving discussions hampered for years by disagreements on the cost, route and urgency of the project.

Other

9 h. ago Sweden Core Inflation Trails Forecasts, Adding Rate Cut Bets

Sweden’s underlying inflation accelerated less than expected last month, likely feeding expectations that the Riksbank will resume easing from next month to aid the sluggish economy.

Economics

11 h. ago Federal Reserve to face tough balancing act between fighting inflation and lifting growth

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve could keep its key rate unchanged for several more months as it seeks to evaluate the impact of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs on hiring and inflation, some economists say, even as the White House pushes for a rate cut. The Fed is nearly certain to keep its rate […]

Economics

13 h. ago Critics slam Ontario proposal to create ‘special economic zones’ exempt from laws

Proposed Ontario legislation that would give cabinet power to create “special economic zones” and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain projects is little more than a power grab, First Nations, civil liberty groups and environmentalists say. Critics say the bill, known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, […]

Other

14 h. ago Mining sector seeks to expand its economic footprint in B.C.

Currently, the industry contributes an estimated $ 18 billion in economic activity.

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