2 h. ago Senate confirms former Sen. David Perdue as Trump’s US ambassador to China amid tariff showdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Sen. David Perdue as ambassador to China, just as the U.S. and China are locked in a tariff showdown that threatens to redefine diplomatic relations between the world’s two largest economies. Perdue, a Republican who served one term as a U.S. senator from Georgia, was confirmed […]

Economics

3 h. ago Richmond Finalizes Sale of Austrian Claims to Stella Investment

TORONTO — Richmond Minerals Inc. (TSXV: RMD) (“Richmond” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that an agreement between Stella Investments Limited and Richmond has been finalized. 2743718 Ontario Inc. (Ontario), a subsidiary of Richmond Minerals Inc. has sold, and Stella Investments Limited Ras Al Khadijah, United Arab Emirates has acquired, 100% of the rights, […]

Sport

4 h. ago Mastercard gives AI agents the ability to shop on your behalf

AI agents won’t have total autonomy to click “buy,” with consumers still having the final say over what’s purchased

Technology

4 h. ago ‘Deeply frustrated’: Danielle Smith warns Mark Carney that the status quo can’t hold

Smith and Carney had a frosty meeting just before the election call and have had harsh words for one another

Transport

5 h. ago Flatiron Health Announces Research to Be Presented at ISPOR 2025

Flatiron’s research at this year’s conference highlights the ability of scalable, high-quality real-world oncology data and novel rigorous approaches for health outcomes research to support both research and regulatory use cases. NEW YORK — Flatiron Health today announced its presence at ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research 2025 Conference, set to take […]

Science

7 h. ago Ability Biotherapeutics Moves to Inspire Bio Innovations in Montreal, Pioneering the New Generation of Targeted Antibodies

MONTREAL — Ability Biotherapeutics, a Quebec-based leader in antibody therapeutics, is proud to announce its new location at Inspire Bio Innovations. The company will occupy the 6th floor of Phase 2 in the transformative redevelopment of the former Montreal Chest Institute, marking a significant step in its growth within Montreal’s thriving life sciences ecosystem. The […]

Events

9 h. ago Cnooc Profit Drops as Lower Oil Prices Outweigh Increased Output

Cnooc Ltd., China’s biggest offshore driller of crude oil, saw profits fall in the first quarter after a drop in global prices.

Economics

10 h. ago Aurora Mobile’s SendCloud Partners with DHgate to Power Seamless Customer Communication

SHENZHEN, China, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its subsidiary Wuhan SendCloud Technology Co., Ltd. (“SendCloud”), a trusted email solution provider, has provided seamless customer communication for DHgate during its […]

Economics

11 h. ago SINOVAC Board Issues Letter to Shareholders to Set the Record Straight on the Hostile Actions and False Claims by Vivo Capital

BEIJING — Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SVA) (“SINOVAC” or the “Company”), a leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China, today announced that its board of directors (the “Board”) issued a public letter to shareholders in response to hostile actions and false claims by Vivo Capital and certain other parties (the “Vivo group”) against the legitimate […]

Economics

12 h. ago A Third of Global CIOs Warn of Unrealistic Board Expectations as The World Bets Big on AI, According to Expereo

A new survey commissioned by Expereo exposes the true roadblocks to global AI plans – poor infrastructure, resistance from employees, unreasonable demands LONDON — A third of global technology leaders believe their board has unrealistic expectations or demands on how new technologies like AI will impact business performance. This is according to an IDC InfoBrief*, […]

Other

15 h. ago Japan’s Ishiba will discuss Chinese aggression in disputed seas and US tariffs on Philippines visit

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is traveling to the Philippines on Tuesday seeking to further boost an alliance in the face of China’s growing assertiveness in the region. Ishiba will meet Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos in Manila on Tuesday at the start of his two-day visit. Their talks are expected to […]

Economics

18 h. ago China’s CICC Eyes Middle East, Southeast Asia in Global Push

China International Capital Corp., one of the nation’s largest brokerages, is seeking to tap growing demand for cross-border financial services in the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia as the firm pushes its global expansion.

Other

21 h. ago Spain Faces a ‘Long Night’ as Blackout Drags On With No Answers

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned the nation will face a “long night ahead,” as the worst blackout to hit Europe in over a decade headed for the 12-hour mark with no indication of when power would be fully restored or what caused the blackout.

Other

21 h. ago CF Energy Announces Financial Results For The Year ended December 31, 2024

TORONTO, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CF Energy Corp. (TSX-V: CFY) (“CF Energy” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), an energy provider in the People’s Republic of China (the ”PRC” or “China”), announces that the Company has filed its audited consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024   The […]

Other

22 h. ago Edgewater Wireless Joins CHIPS North Executive Summit to Share Advances in Wi

OTTAWA, Ontario — Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF), the industry leader in Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing technology for residential and enterprise markets, is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming CHIPS North Executive Summit, taking place April 29–30 in Ottawa. Hosted by Canada’s Semiconductor Council, this premier event brings together top executives, […]

Other

25 h. ago Resource Capital Fund VII L.P. Sells Shares of Orezone Gold Corporation

DENVER, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resource Capital Fund VII L.P. (“RCF”) reports that it has filed an early warning report under National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues in connection to its shareholdings in Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE) (the “Company” or “Orezone”). On […]

Economics

25 h. ago Alleged drunk Ontario driver clocked at 200km/h says he was 'late for work'

Times have been pretty darn tough in Ontario, between the present economic recession and sky-high unemployment rates, an ongoing trade war and long-running cost of living crisis, a growing socio-political divide and general lack of faith in various levels of government — need we go on?But even if it feels like it's all been more than enough to make us all collectively lose our cool or lean into our vices, there's no excuse or explanation for what one Toronto resident was caught doing behind the wheel this weekend.Putting both themselves and the public in grave danger in the process, an unnamed 25-year-old was pulled over by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Sunday morning after they were clocked going a whopping 200 km/h — which is double the posted limit — along Highway 407.Upon pulling the vehicle over, though, officers discovered that the serious speeding was only the beginning of the motorist's...

Transport

26 h. ago Army pilot missed flight instructor’s order seconds before deadly D.C. crash: Report

Several mistakes were made by the Black Hawk crew, the New York Times reported

Events

26 h. ago Tariff war draws investment warning from $160 billion novo fund

(Bloomberg) — The $160 billion fund behind Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk A/S says President Donald Trump’s tariff war has created so much economic uncertainty that it now sees little likelihood it will move ahead with any big investments. “Until there is more clarity on the prospects for economic growth, we will slow down our investment activities,” […]

Economics

27 h. ago Tesla has raised its prices in Canada again by as much as $30k

Tesla has raised prices for nearly all of its vehicles in Canada by tens of thousands of dollars, and has started promoting a limited inventory of vehicles with pre-tariff pricing available "while supplies last."As spotted by Tesla North, prices have increased by over 20 per cent, with some vehicles costing as much as $30,000 more than before. Here's a breakdown of the new pricing:Tesla Model 3Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive – now starts at $79,990 (an $11,000 increase).Model 3 Performance – now starts at $89,990 ($10,000 increase).Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive – no longer available (previously $55,990).Tesla Model YModel Y Long Range – now starts at $84,990 (a $15,000 increase).Tesla Model SModel S – starts at $133,990 (a $19,000 increase).Model S Plaid – starts at $154,990 ($18,000 increase).Tesla Model XModel X All-Wheel Drive – starts at $140,990 (a $19,000 increase).Model X Plaid&...

Economics