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Trump threatens tariffs on countries that don't back Greenland takeover plan
US President Donald Trump said Friday he may impose trade tariffs on countries that don't support his plans to take over Greenland, part of the territory of NATO ally Denmark.
France PM to pass budget without a vote
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was on Friday desperately planning how to survive a likely no-confidence vote if he forces a budget into law without parliament's approval.
US congress members visit Denmark to support Greenland
A bipartisan US Congress delegation began a visit to Copenhagen on Friday to voice support for Denmark and Greenland after US President Donald Trump threatened to take over the Arctic island, an autonomous Danish territory.
US congress members in Denmark in support of Greenland
A US bipartisan congressional delegation kicked off a visit to Copenhagen on Friday to express support for Denmark and Greenland after President Donald Trump's threats to take over the Arctic island.
Iran protest movement subsides in face of 'brutal' crackdown
The protest movement in Iran has subsided after a crackdown that has killed thousands under an internet blackout, monitors said Friday, one week after the start of the biggest protests in years challenging the Islamic republic's theocratic system.
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations 'absolutely false'
Spain's veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias on Friday rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two women ex-employees, in a case that has dominated headlines.
Malnutrition having 'harrowing' impact on Afghan women: WFP
A worsening malnutrition crisis is having dire effects on women and girls in Afghanistan who are failed by the international community, the World Food Programme's top official in the country told AFP.
US strikes deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost chip investment
Taiwan vowed Friday to remain the world's "most important" AI chipmaker, after reaching a trade deal with the United States that will reduce tariffs on the island's shipments and increase Taiwanese investment on US soil.
China's 2025 economic growth likely slowest in decades: analysts
China's economy likely grew last year at its weakest rate in three decades, outside of the pandemic, according to an AFP survey of analysts ahead of official data on Monday.
Libyan filmmaker fights for cinema revival
Mouayed Zabtia shoots most scenes for his latest movie in a studio he built at his Tripoli home. For the filmmaker, it is one way to overcome the obstacles he faces in a country where cinema once nearly vanished.
Afghan man goes on trial over deadly Munich car-ramming
An Afghan man goes on trial in Germany on Friday accused of ramming a car into a crowd in Munich last year, killing a two-year-old girl and her mother and injuring dozens.
As Trump turns screws, how long can Europe play nice?
One headspinning year down, three more to go.
Black Titan Secures $200 Million from a U.S.-Based Institutional Investor to Scale Its DAT+ Vision
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / Black Titan Corporation (NASDAQ:BTTC) (the "Company" or "Black Titan") today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a U.S.-based institutional investor for a convertible note financing facility of up to $200 million. This significant capital commitment is expected to advance the Company's DAT+ strategy, as previously announced on December 11, 2024, which sets forth a structured framework for evaluating and engaging in digital asset-related initiatives with a focus on utility, risk management, liquidity, and institutional-grade operational readiness, and we believe reflects strong institutional confidence in Black Titan's broader strategic direction and long-term growth initiatives.
Why Materials That Can Verify Themselves Are No Longer Optional
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / For much of modern industrial history, supply chains functioned on assumption. Materials were accepted as genuine because suppliers said they were. Certifications were trusted because systems relied on good faith. Sustainability metrics were taken seriously because companies claimed responsible intent. That framework held together only because it was rarely tested. Once regulators, investors, and consumers began asking for evidence rather than explanation, its limits became impossible to ignore.
TGI CEO Samuel Epstein Executive Spotlight: The Media Mogul Mapping the Future of Sustainability
In the heart of Miami's evolving landscape, one name has become synonymous with the intersection of climate action and global media: Michel Thomas. As the CEO of The ECO Channel and the visionary behind Earth Week Miami, Thomas isn't just hosting an event; he is building a global megaphone for the green economy.
SMX: Why One Fake Gold Bar Could Spark a Trillion-Dollar Reckoning
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / The global gold market functions on faith. Vault operators rely on refiners. Refiners rely on upstream suppliers. Banks rely on custody chains. Investors rely on all of it holding together-purity, legality, and origin assumed to be unquestionable. That confidence appears solid, but it is far thinner than most participants admit. And it would take only a single failure to reveal just how fragile it really is.
Join First Phosphate's Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on January 22
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / RedChip Companies will host an investor webinar with First Phosphate Corp. (CSE:PHOS)(OTCQX:FRSPF)(FSE:KD0) ("First Phosphate" or the "Company") on January 22, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET.
SMX Implements Board-Approved Treasury Framework Aligned With Material Verification Strategy
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / Security Matters plc (NASDAQ:SMX), a global leader in molecular-marker technology and blockchain-backed digital product passports, today announced that it has opened a corporate account with Kraken as part of a treasury strategy authorized by the Company's Board of Directors.
SMX Announces Opening of Kraken Account as Part of Board-Approved Treasury Strategy
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX), a global pioneer in molecular-marker technology and blockchain-backed digital product passports, today announced that it has opened a corporate account with Kraken as part of a treasury strategy authorized by the Company's Board of Directors.
Alliance Entertainment and Avalon Advanced Materials Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:AENT) and Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. (OTCQB:AVLNF)(TSX:AVL) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, January 17, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.
AMICO, a Portfolio Company of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, Expands Metal Perforating & Fabrication Capabilities With Acquisition of Accurate Perforating Co., Inc.
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2026 / Pacific Avenue's Alabama Metal Industries Corporation ("AMICO") has announced the acquisition of Accurate Perforating Co., Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Accurate Metal Fabricating, LLC ("Accurate"), a comprehensive metal fabrication platform serving critical high growth applications across North America. Accurate operates out of two strategically located facilities in Chicago, delivering perforated and fabricated metal solutions to customers in data centers, EV charging, HVAC, filtration, power generation, and architectural building products.
Venezuelan interim leader vows oil sector reform after Maduro ouster
Venezuela's interim president on Thursday announced pending legal reforms to the country's critical fossil fuel sector, as she seeks to recalibrate ties with Washington following the US military ouster of her predecessor, Nicolas Maduro.
Twenty-six charged in latest basketball gambling scandal
Twenty-six people have been charged with fixing US college and Chinese professional basketball games in an alleged transnational criminal conspiracy, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Venezuela's Machado meets Trump for 'positive' talks despite snub
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado met Donald Trump Thursday for what the White House called "positive" talks -- despite the US president sidelining her and openly coveting her Nobel Peace Prize.
US says Iran halts executions as Gulf allies pull Trump back from strike
The United States on Thursday said Iran halted 800 executions of protesters under pressure from President Donald Trump, after Gulf allies appeared to pull him back from military action over Tehran's deadly crackdown on demonstrations.
Goldman Sachs' profits jump on hot merger market
Goldman Sachs' quarterly profits jumped on robust merger activity as clients seize a "window" of opportunity during the Trump administration, bank officials said Thursday.
Venezuela's sidelined Machado arrives at White House for Trump talks
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrived at the White House on Thursday for talks with US President Donald Trump, who has sidelined her since toppling Nicolas Maduro -- and who openly covets her Nobel Peace Prize.
Oil prices slump after Trump eases concerns over Iran
Oil prices tumbled Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on crude producer Iran.
Syrians flee Kurdish-controlled area near Aleppo
Syrians began fleeing an area east of Aleppo city on Thursday after the army gave civilians a deadline to leave amid fears of an escalation in clashes with Kurdish forces.
Pressure piles on Musk's X to curb sexualised deepfakes
More governments vowed crackdowns Thursday to prevent Grok, the AI chatbot on Elon Musk's X platform, from undressing or sexualizing images of real people in their jurisdictions, in a face of a growing backlash against the deepfakes.
Fatal back-to-back Thailand crane failures tied to same firm
The collapse of a highway construction crane killed two people near Bangkok on Thursday, with Thailand's leader vowing to blacklist the building firm which was also involved in a crane failure the day before that left 32 dead.
Oil prices tumble after Trump eases concerns over Iran
Oil prices slumped Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on crude producer Iran.