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Farmer Hadi Saheb cannot wait to see his wheat fields flourish in the heart of the desert after he tapped into groundwater reserves in water-starved Iraq.

A decade has passed since a massive earthquake ripped through Nepal, but in Ram Bahadur Nakarmi's home the damage is still visible -- and so is the fear another might strike.

Russia's foreign minister said Thursday that Moscow was ready to do a deal on its war in Ukraine after Donald Trump urged Vladimir Putin to halt attacks, in a rare rebuke following the deadliest strikes on Kyiv in months.

A charred Myanmar hillside is wreathed by flames, spewing ochre smoke that smothers out sunlight in an apocalyptic scene.

The Vatican will make final preparations Friday for Pope Francis's funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners file through St Peter's Basilica to view his open coffin.

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points and Jalen Brunson added 30 to spark New York over Detroit 118-116 on Thursday for a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series.

Mongolia's microscopic Catholic community expressed sorrow and gratitude this week after the death of Pope Francis, remembering the pontiff's recent visit as a historic and deeply personal gesture of inclusion for one of the world's most remote populations of the faith.

The Tennessee Titans took University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward as the first pick in Thursday's NFL Draft while the Jacksonville Jaguars pulled a surprise move, trading up to take two-way star Travis Hunter.

China's Liu Yan and South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran each fired a seven-under par 65 to share the lead in Thursday's storm-suspended opening round of the LPGA Chevron Championship.

Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy as they seek the solitary point they need against struggling Tottenham on Sunday that would guarantee a record-equalling 20th English title.

US rookies Kevin Velo and Isaiah Salinda combined to fire a 14-under par 58, setting an 18-hole four-ball tournament record for a one-stroke lead Thursday at the PGA Zurich Classic.

New Intel chief executive Lip-Bu Tan on Thursday announced upcoming layoffs at the struggling US chip maker as White House tariffs and export restrictions muddy the market.

A Mexican mother belonging to a group searching for missing relatives was murdered along with her son in a western region plagued by criminal violence, authorities said Thursday.

Spain on Thursday cancelled a contract to buy bullets from an Israeli company following pressure from the Socialist-led government's far-left coalition partner -- a move swiftly condemned by Israel.

Donald Trump's online store is selling merchandise emblazoned with "Trump 2028," the year of the next US presidential election, in which the Republican is constitutionally banned from running.

News Release Highlights:Battery X Metals and TerraDX to launch AI-powered joint venture for battery metals exploration in Nevada, USA: The proposed JV will use advanced machine learning to identify high-probability targets for lithium, cobalt, graphite, and more.Strategic move expands Battery X Metals' 360° strategy and provides the Company the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven resource discovery: The partnership complements the Company's integrated approach to exploration, recycling, and battery lifespan extension.Nevada selected for its resource-rich geology and strategic importance to U.S. battery metal independence: With approximately 85% of the nation's known lithium deposits and 100% of commercial U.S. lithium production in 2023, Nevada also hosts Thacker Pass-recognized as the largest measured lithium reserve and resource in the world. These advantages make Nevada an ideal location for AI-accelerated exploration and a cornerstone of domestic critical mineral strategy.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / GNODI DAO, the decentralized autonomous organization committed to building the future of community-driven blockchain innovation, is proud to announce the successful execution of its Genesis Block, marking the official birth of the GNODI Blockchain.

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Medicure Inc. (" Medicure " or the " Company ") (TSXV:MPH)(OTC PINK:MCUJF), a company focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market, today reported its results from operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Grande Portage Resources Ltd. (TSXV:GPG)(OTCQB:GPTRF)(FSE:GPB) ("Grande Portage" or the "Company") announces that it has applied to the TSX Venture Exchange to extend the expiry date for 5,550,000 of its outstanding unlisted common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants"). The Warrants, each of which is currently exercisable to purchase one common share of the Company at $0.30 per share, were originally issued by the Company as part of non-brokered unit private placement financing completed in May 2023. The Company will extend the expiry date of the Warrants to 4:30 pm PST on May 10, 2026, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / LAMY Inc. (OTC PINK:LMMY), a global leader in gamified financial education, announced today the accelerated implementation of its long-term strategic plan. Through continuous technological innovation, global partnerships, and enhanced compliance systems, the company is laying a solid foundation for future capital operations - a move aligned with its significant breakthroughs in Web3 education and digital asset applications.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Good Driver Mutuality (GDM), a cutting-edge mutual aid platform for collaborative automotive loss sharing, and Vecto, a vendor-neutral technology platform focused on rental replacement solutions, have partnered to modernize the rental replacement process for their members.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / There's a lot of online content about how to get a personal loan to buy a car, how to shop for a car, and how a car loan affects your credit score. But car buyers may be concerned primarily with getting the loan paid off. This article discusses some of the next steps after your car loan is finally paid off.

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Southern ITS International, Inc. (OTC PINK:SITS) announced today that its subsidiary, Pure Oil & Gas, Inc., announced the successful acquisition of key oil and gas assets in Jones County, Texas. The transaction, finalized in April for an undisclosed amount, includes producing and non-producing properties, wells, equipment, mineral leases, and working interest in a strategically positioned area.

FRANKLIN, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Silver Scott Mines, Inc. (OTC PINK), a leader in blockchain-driven tokenization solutions, announces the launch of RWA Direct, a comprehensive marketplace connecting qualified investors with high-potential tokenized real-world asset opportunities.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Route1 Inc. (TSXV:ROI) ("Route1" or the "Company"), a leading engineering and professional services firm specializing in the deployment and integration of advanced data capture-based technologies, and actionable business intelligence ("ABI") to city, state, and federal first responder departments, public safety and parking managers, will report its financial results for the three-month and fiscal year period ended December 31, 2024 after the market closes on Monday, April 28, 2025.

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KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX)(NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a single institutional investor for the purchase and sale of 2,000,000 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $1.00 per share in a registered direct offering. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about April 28, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

SOLANA BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 25, 2025 / ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLPT) (the "Company"), a global device, cell, and gene therapy-enabling company offering precise navigation to the brain and spine, today announced that it will release financial results for its 2025 first quarter on Tuesday, May 13th, after the market close.

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