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Petronas Confirms Fire at Main PGB Pipeline

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In a statement posted on its website on Tuesday, Petronas confirmed that a fire had occurred at the main Petronas Gas Berhad (PGB) pipeline near Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor, on April 1. “The affected pipeline has been isolated, and all relevant …

Trump Mulls Iran Nuclear Talks While Preparing Military Strikes: Report

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… Trump is considering indirect nuclear talks with Iran, according … prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, a longstanding policy … Iran says its nuclear research is for civil energy purposes. The … for a state without nuclear weapons," Gabbard said …

Locus Energy agrees long-term PPA with Flower for 180 GWh of Swedish wind power

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… 180 GWh. “Locus Energy is currently finalising the … farm projects where additional energy is unlocked from existing … Portfolio Manager, SEB Nordic Energy. “The upgrades that Locus … through investments in renewable energy production assets combined with battery …

EDF launches new free electricity offer for April - how to sign up

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Energy giant EDF has extended a savings deal to offer free electricity … the chance to earn free electricity on Sundays by shifting … six million free hours of electricity, worth over £1.4million. … working smart meter for their electricity supply and be opted …

Gov't mulls tiered pricing system for natural gas bills

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… Energy Producers Association (TAYED), told daily Milliyet the highest average annual natural gas … a similar system introduced for electricity bills earlier this year. Öner … for electricity, arguing that climatic differences lead to disparities in energy access …

New York Could Save New Englanders $1B If It Stopped Blocking A Natural Gas Pipeline

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… Constitution Pipeline.  The pipeline would route natural gas to … more reliable energy than renewable energy. By permitting … electricity rates. Additionally, the Williams Companies — which owns the pipeline … to renewable energy such as wind and solar.   But …

Markets won't get the certainty they want from Trump's tariff announcement

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Questions will remain over how and which countries will respond, and what the impact on inflation and interest rates will be.

Arya.ag’s NBFC Crosses Rs 2000 Crore Milestone in Commodity Finance, Setting a New Benchmark in Agri Lending

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… to achieve this scale in agri-based lending of this kind … unlocking the next frontier in agricultural financial inclusion. First published on …

Good News for Farmers! Get Up to 50% Subsidy on Agricultural Equipment - Apply Before April 8; Check Details & Link Here

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… 30% to 50% on various agricultural machines, making advanced technology accessible … list also extends to Subsoiler Agricultural Equipment, Laser Land Levelers, Fertilizer … " category, where select advanced agricultural machines are available without a …

South Korea mulls giving Indonesian wildfire hero a long-stay visa

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He carried elderly villagers on his back to a sea wall about 300m from the hamlet as the fast-moving flames approached.

Agricultural producers face April 15 to enroll in USDA’s key commodity safety net programs

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USDA expediting $10 billion in direct economic assistance to agricultural

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Big Law Must Stop Caving to Trump’s Demands

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While Paul, Weiss bowed to the president, others are standing up for democracy and the rule of law. 

U.S. Senators Plan 500% Tariff on Russian Energy Buyers If Peace Talks Stall

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A bipartisan group of 50 U.S. Senators has prepared a plan to slap a 500% tariff on imported goods from countries that buy Russian oil, gas, and uranium if Russia refuses to engage in good-faith negotiations for a lasting peace with Ukraine. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) led 50 of their colleagues – evenly divided by party affiliation – to propose “primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia’s aggression in Ukraine,” the statement from…

AGF Investments Announces Additional Ad Hoc Distributions for AGF Systematic Global Multi-Sector Bond ETF, AGF Systematic International Equity ETF and AGF Systematic US Equity ETF

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TORONTO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) today announced additional ad hoc distributions for AGF Systematic Global Multi-Sector Bond ETF (ticker: QGB), AGF Systematic International Equity ETF (ticker: QIE) and AGF Systematic US Equity ETF (ticker: QUS), which usually pay quarterly/annual distributions. These ad hoc distributions are the result of previously announced proposed terminations of these […]

Cold reality of mooted Swift bans for Israeli and South African banks

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… messaging network that international banks rely on to facilitate … affected the ability of banks in targeted independent states … ban on South African banks than Israeli banks anytime soon. The … transfers through South African banks by malicious actors that …

70% chance of crypto bottoming before June amid trade fears: Nansen

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The cryptocurrency market may see a local bottom in the next two months amid global uncertainty over ongoing import tariff negotiations, which have been limiting investor sentiment in both traditional and digital markets. US President Donald Trump is set to detail on April 2 his reciprocal import tariffs, measures aimed at reducing the country’s estimated trade deficit of $1.2 trillion in goods and boosting domestic manufacturing.  While global markets took a hit from the first tariff announcement, there is a 70% chance for cryptocurrency valuations to find their bottom by June, according to Aurelie Barthere, principal research analyst at the Nansen crypto intelligence platform. The research analyst told Cointelegraph: “Nansen data estimates a 70% probability that crypto prices will bottom between now and June, with BTC and ETH currently trading 15% and 22% below their year-to-date highs, respectively. Given this data, upcoming discussions will serve as crucial market indicators.” “Once the toughest part of the negotiation is behind us, we see a cleaner opportunity for crypto and risk assets to finally mark a bottom,” she added. Related: Bitcoin can hit $250K in 2025 if Fed shifts to QE: Arthur Hayes Both traditional and cryptocurrency markets continue to lack upside momentum ahead of the US tariff announcement. BTC/USD, 1-day chart. Source: Nansen “For the main US equity indexes and for BTC, the respective price charts failed to resurface above their 200-day moving averages significantly, while lower-lookback price moving averages are falling,” wrote Nansen in an April 1 research report.  “Fragile market psychology highlights the necessity of “good news,” mainly on US growth and on tariffs,” added the report. Related: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys Bitcoin dip with $1.9B purchase Bitcoin needs to hold $82k amid crypto market “wait and see” mode: analyst Investors are currently in “wait and see mode” and are hesitant to take on large positions as markets lack direction. However, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remained above the “extreme fear” mark for a third consecutive session, which suggests a marginal improvement despite continued caution, Stella Zlatareva, dispatch editor at digital asset investment platform Nexo, told Cointelegraph. “This reinforces the view that markets are in a wait-and-see mode,” Zlatareva told Cointelegraph, adding: “Bitcoin continues to consolidate within the $82,000 – $85,000 range after experiencing a period of directional recalibration in Q1. The asset is navigating this zone with key support at $82,000 and upside potential toward $86,500 and $90,000 if broader sentiment stabilizes.” Other traders are awaiting a Bitcoin breakout above $84,500 as a signal for more upside momentum amid the ongoing tariff uncertainty. Magazine: Bitcoin ATH sooner than expected? XRP may drop 40%, and more: Hodler’s Digest, March 23 – 29

Britain’s fiscal framework is not fit for purpose

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There is nothing accountable or legitimate about unelected officials setting taxation and spending policy

NA Chairman’s visits to lift ties with Armenia, Uzbekistan to new heights

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… officially established diplomatic ties with Uzbekistan and Armenia in 1992, their … education – training cooperation with both Central Asian nations, Khoi added. The diplomat … the market information and potential. Uzbekistan considers Vietnam as a gateway …

Malaysia investigates gas pipeline explosion

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… of the gas pipeline explosion involving the national oil and gas company Petronas …

Jon Love: The housing crisis has a simple solution — and it doesn’t involve yet another government program

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Cutting the taxes and regulation that stifle development would allow Canada's world-class developers to build quickly

SJVN Green Energy begins 241.77MW commercial electricity supply from Bikaner solar project

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DNC, Schumer Sue Trump Over Order Targeting Illegal Immigrant Voting

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DNC, Schumer Sue Trump Over Order Targeting Illegal Immigrant Voting Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and two top U.S. lawmakers on March 31 sued President Donald Trump over a recent executive order that aims to enforce the law against illegal immigrant voting and election dates. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in Washington on March 13, 2025. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images “The Executive Order seeks to impose radical changes on how Americans register to vote, cast a ballot, and participate in our democracy—all of which threaten to disenfranchise lawful voters and none of which is legal,” says the lawsuit, filed by Democratic Party attorney Marc Elias in federal court in Washington. Trump’s March 25 order has multiple sections. Several deal with laws that bar foreigners from registering to vote or from voting in federal elections. Trump directed the independent Election Assistance Commission to require proof of U.S. citizenship in its mail voter registration form, ordered U.S. officials to work with the Department of Government Efficiency to review voter rolls to identify noncitizens who are already registered, and told the U.S. attorney general to prosecute individuals who have illegally registered or voted. Another prong takes aim at how some states in recent years have begun counting mailed ballots that arrive after Election Day, which the order says contravenes federal law. A third portion says the Election Assistance Commission shall stop providing federal funds to states that don’t comply with the laws on election dates and noncitizen voting and voter registration. The U.S. Constitution’s election clause says that states can set election dates, although Congress can alter them. “Outside of the Elections Clause, other provisions in the Constitution place certain requirements and limitations on the regulation of elections—but none allows the President to override the will of the States or Congress in this space,” the new suit states. The legal challenge also says that the Election Assistance Commission is an independent agency over which the president, who appoints commissioners, has no control, and that federal law lets applicants who vote in federal elections attest to citizenship with a signature as opposed to requiring proof from documents such as a passport. In addition to the DNC, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), the top Democrat in the U.S. Senate, and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), the top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, are plaintiffs in the suit. The Democrats are asking the court to declare that the order violates the Constitution and federal law and block U.S. officials, such as the attorney general, from implementing it. “The Democrats continue to show their disdain for the Constitution and it continues to show in their insane objections to the President’s commonsense executive actions to require proof of U.S. citizenship in an effort to protect the integrity of American elections,“ Harrison Fields, a White House spokesman, told The Epoch Times in an email. ”The Trump administration is standing up for free, fair, and honest elections and asking this basic question is essential to our Constitutional Republic.” Ahead of the 2016 election, Elias helped compile a dossier against Trump. He was named in a different order by Trump that directed officials to take action against lawyers who are violating laws and regulations. Earlier Monday, several organizations filed a separate suit in the same court over the election order, outlining similar arguments. “The president’s executive order is an unlawful action that threatens to uproot our tried-and-tested election systems and silence potentially millions of Americans,“ Danielle Lang, senior director of voting rights at the Campaign Legal Center, which is representing the groups, said in a statement. ”It is simply not within the president’s authority to set election rules by executive decree, especially when they would restrict access to voting in this way.” Tyler Durden Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:20

AICPA backs bipartisan tax bills and more

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Ramp up investments in oil and gas now, FG tells OICs

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… a steady supply of crude oil. To make this easy … to ensuring a thriving oil and gas industry and expects operators … refinery paying international prices for crude oil, any global price increase … to the high cost of crude oil and operational inefficiencies. “ …

Stocks Have ‘At Least’ 10%-20% to Fall on Tariffs: Academy’s Tchir

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“I think we have been in the process of destroying the American brand,” says Peter Tchir, head of macro strategies at Academy Securities, as he does not see President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement leading to a market rally. (Source: Bloomberg)

Central Asian migrants flock to Lithuania. Illegal work, abuse follows – LRT Investigation

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Reichmuth Infrastructure to fund PET recycling facility in UK

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EVE Hydrogen Energy Showcases MW-Level Hydrogen Energy Storage Multi-Scenario Solutions at the 4th China International Hydrogen Energy Exhibition (CHEE)

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… Plan, EVE Hydrogen Energy’s electrolyzer redefines benchmarks through … localization, EVE Hydrogen Energy has overcome material and … -hydrogen-energy-showcases-mw-level-hydrogen-energy-storage-multi … -china-international-hydrogen-energy-exhibition-chee-302417741. …

Hong Kong won’t set limit on students’ screen time despite health concerns

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Department of Health survey finds more than 60 per cent of students exceed two hours of screen usage daily.

Novo Holdings Wants to Do More China Biotech Deals, CEO Says

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Novo Holdings, the controlling shareholder of Danish weight-loss drug pioneer Novo Nordisk A/S, is seeking more biotech transactions in China following two deals last year for the overseas rights to experimental medicines.

Are US car plants being built at record rates, as Trump claims?

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Trump claimed auto plant growth, but evidence shows reallocations at existing facilities rather than new constructions.

Trump Tariff Plans Are Being Ironed Out and They’re Due Today

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Marex Group reports strong Q1 with revenue up to $464.3 million

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Quest Diagnostics expands HPV screening with self-collection solution

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Domino's partners with DoorDash for delivery expansion

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Satellos to Participate in Two April Investor Conferences

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TORONTO — Satellos Bioscience Inc. (TSX: MSCL, OTCQB: MSCLF) (“Satellos” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing life-improving medicines to treat degenerative muscle diseases, will present and participate at the following investor conferences in April: Oppenheimer Innovation on the Island Format: Presentation Date: Thurs., April 10, 2025, 10:08 a.m. AST Location: San Juan, Puerto […]

Dentalcorp Announces First Quarter 2025 Results Release Date

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TORONTO — dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“Dentalcorp” or the “Company”) (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest growing networks of dental practices, announced that it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results before the market open on May 12, 2025. FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL The Company will hold a conference […]

Kinaxis Celebrates Supply Chain Trailblazers with 2025 Customer Awards at Kinexions

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Honoring companies and leaders driving transformation, innovation, and sustainability in global supply chains AUSTIN, Texas — At its annual Kinexions conference, Kinaxis® (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, announced the winners of its 2025 Kinaxis Customer Awards. Now in their seventh year, these awards honor companies and individuals pushing the boundaries of […]

Israel expanding operations to ‘seize large areas’ of Gaza, military says

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It comes after Israel ordered the evacuation of most of Rafah, and as the World Food Program says all of the bakeries it supports in Gaza have been forced to shut.

DR Congo spares three convicted US coup accomplices of capital punishment

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Their death sentences over the botched 2024 coup effort have been commuted to life imprisonment.

Solstice Gold Announces Initial Drill Program at the Strathy Gold Project in the Temagami Greenstone Belt, Abitibi Subprovince, NE Ontario

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Solstice Gold Corp. (TSXV: SGC) (“Solstice”, “we”, “our” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce finalization of plans for a 3,500 m, fully funded and permitted diamond drill program at the Strathy Gold Project, located in the Temagami Greenstone Belt in the prolific Abitibi Subprovince in Ontario. The program consists of […]

Judge who barred France's Le Pen gets police protection following threats

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Hims & Hers to sell Lilly's weight-loss drug on its telehealth platform (April 1)

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BlackBerry Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2025 Results

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Syndax Announces Participation at the Stifel 2025 Virtual Targeted Oncology Forum

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Linear Minerals Drills 1.01 Percent Lithium Oxide over 18.1 meters at Augustus

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TriStar Gold CEO Resumes Role

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Ares Capital Corporation Schedules Earnings Release for The First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

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Commercial Capital reports record Q1 2025 growth, expands equipment leasing operations

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