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Elis announces the withdrawal of its notification to the CCPC regarding the acquisition of OCL

Elis announces the withdrawal of its notification to the CCPC regarding the acquisition of OCL Puteaux, June 19, 2026 - Elis, a global leader in circular services at work, announces that it has informed the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) of its decision to withdraw the notification relating to the acquisition of 100% of O.C.L. Laundry Services Limited (OCL), announced on August 6, 2025, and consequently to abandon the proposed acquisition. This decision follows sever

Juicy Designs launches AI Visibility framework to help South African businesses get cited in Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT

As AI search now answers questions before users click, the Pretoria full-service agency expands its digital marketing offering to make local businesses the source AI engines quote, not the footnote they skip. Pretoria, South Africa, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Juicy Designs, a full-service digital marketing and design agency operating since 2012, has launched a dedicated AI Visibility framework built to get South African businesses cited inside Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode, ChatGPT,

Marcos: PH yet to seal Russia oil deal due to 'geopolitical considerations'

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the Philippines has not yet reached an oil importation deal with Russia, citing geopolitical factors and other complexities that continued to shape discussions between the two countries. Speaking to reporters in Kazan, Russia on Thursday, Marcos said that negotiations on a possible long-term petroleum supply arrangement remained ongoing. "In terms of energy that there have been no firm agreements, but merely an understanding th

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Gcore Helps Ucom Safeguard Public Live Broadcast Infrastructure During Armenia’s Parliamentary Elections

Gcore’s Network Layer DDoS Protection helped Ucom maintain service continuity and operational readiness for critical public-facing broadcast services LUXEMBOURG, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, supported Ucom, one of Armenia’s leading telecommunications providers, in safeguarding public live broadcast infrastructure during Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary elections. Ucom provides fixed and mobile connectivity, internet, te

PhilWeb Corporation Unveils Refreshed Corporate Identity and New Corporate Website, Signaling Transition to Technology-Driven Infrastructure

MANILA, Philippines, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PhilWeb Corporation (PSE: WEB), a Philippine Stock Exchange-listed technology and digital infrastructure company, today announced the launch of its refreshed corporate identity and newly redesigned corporate website at www.philweb.com.ph. The launch marks an important step in aligning PhilWeb's public brand, digital presence, and investor communications with the Company's evolving role as a technology-driven infrastructure provider serving regul

Seoul National University Hospital to Expand Global K-Bio Collaboration at BIO USA 2026

SAN DIEGO and SEOUL, South Korea, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) will take a major step toward expanding K-Bio's global presence and international collaboration at BIO International Convention 2026 (BIO USA), the world's largest biotechnology industry event. Through its participation, SNUH aims to support promising bio startups, showcase its research capabilities in digital health data, and broaden opportunities for collaboration with global investors, re

iQOO 15R Named Official Gaming Phone for 2026 Asian Games Esports Qualifiers: Honor of Kings

The performance-focused smartphone will support tournament-level mobile gameplay with stable performance, responsive controls and sustained power. DONGGUAN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 June 2026 - iQOO, a smartphone brand built for high-performance mobile gaming experiences, today announced that the iQOO 15R has been named the Official Gaming Phone for the 2026 Asian Games Esports Qualifiers: Honor of Kings. iQOO As an official esports title of the Asian Games, Honor of Kings brings tog

Senvest Capital Inc. Announces Voting Results from Its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

MONTREAL, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senvest Capital Inc. (the "Corporation”) (TSX: SEC) is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held on June 19, 2026 (the "Meeting”). Election of Directors The following six director nominees, proposed by management, were elected at the Meeting: Name of Nominee Votes For Percent Votes Against PercentDavid E. Basner 1,553,733 99.92% 1,183 0.08%Eileen Bermingham 1,553,735 99.92% 1,181 0.08%Frank Daniel 1,554,700 99.

Vanguard Announces Cash Distributions for the Vanguard ETFs

(VXC, VFV, VSP, VGG, VGH, VUN & VUS) TORONTO, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the final June 2026 cash distributions for certain Vanguard ETFs, listed below, that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Unitholders of record on June 26, 2026 will receive cash distributions payable on July 6, 2026. Details of the "per unit” distribution amounts are as follows: Vanguard ETF®TSX Ticker SymbolDistribution per Unit ($)CUSIPISINPayment FrequencyVan

MILESEEY Opens Pre-Orders for the S50C, the World's Premier Outdoor Green Laser Measure with Next-Level Precision

New laser distance meter features a 670ft measuring range, 8× digital camera zoom, a sunlight-readable AMOLED touchscreen, and ±1mm accuracy. LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MILESEEY TOOLS, a professional measurement brand under MILESEEY Group, today opened pre-orders for the MILESEEY S50C, the latest flagship in its acclaimed Green Revolution Series and the company’s most advanced outdoor laser distance meter to date. Built for professionals who measure where conditions are tough

Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Townhome Community Coming Soon to Doylestown, Pennsylvania

280 North at Doylestown will offer elegant four-story townhomes with walkability to shopping, dining, and recreation in the heart of Bucks County DOYLESTOWN, Pa., June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest community, 280 North at Doylestown, is coming soon to Doylestown, Pennsylvania. This intimate enclave of 18 luxury townhomes will feature sophisticated four-story home designs and an exceptional loc

Federal Reserve Holds Rates in June 2026; iLending Urges Consumers to Act on High Debt Costs

Persistently High Interest Rates Drive Need for Auto Loan Refinancing and Smarter Debt Strategies FRED Auto Loan Rate Series Auto Loan Rates Remain above 7%, near highest levels in over a decade. Englewood CO, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iLending, a leading national auto loan refinance platform, today responded to the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision to hold benchmark interest rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%, signaling that borrowing costs may remain elevated for longer than previously

Anatoly Fit Launches APS System To Streamline Its Online Workout Program

NEW YORK, United States, June 19, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- Anatoly Fit today announced the launch of the APS system, a structured framework intended to transform an online workout program into a repeatable, adaptive system that guides users through week-to-week training with reduced decision burden and clearer measurable progress. Anatoly Fit described the APS system as a deliberate response to a common failure mode in digital fitness offerings: abundant content presented without a coherent, per

eb3.work Launches EB-3 Visa Sponsorship Placement Service Connecting U.S. Employers and Foreign Nationals

New York, United States, June 19, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- eb3.work announced the launch of a dedicated EB-3 Visa Sponsorship placement service designed to connect qualifying foreign nationals with U.S. employers offering permanent, full-time EB-3 jobs under the EB-3 Visa Program. The service is positioned to support employers facing persistent vacancies in entry-level roles and to provide a structured pathway for eligible applicants seeking employment-based permanent residence in the United Sta

IN THEIR MEMORY

AI can amplify human talent and skill — Globe head of AI

The Philippines’ biggest opportunity in artificial intelligence lies in investing in its people, which could drive long-term economic growth, according to Globe Telecom Inc. on Friday. “For decades, the Philippines has always been known for our people… it stems from the fact that our people are capable, collaborative, probably adaptable as well,” Derick Omar Adil, […]

SM and DOLE bring thousands of job ppportunities closer to more than 22,000 Filipinos through Araw ng Kalayaan Job Fairs

More than 22,000 Filipinos flocked to SM Supermalls nationwide this Independence Day in pursuit of better opportunities, as SM Supermalls and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) brought thousands of local and overseas job opportunities closer to communities through one of the country’s largest coordinated Araw ng Kalayaan Job Fair initiatives. Mounted across 20 […]

PHL urged to remain unwavering in digital transformation amid evolving cyberthreats — CICC

The Philippines should not hold back on pursuing digital transformation despite increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, but should instead strengthen cybersecurity through a multi-sectoral approach, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Friday. “The challenge before us is not to slow down innovation, but to secure it,” Renato “Aboy” A. Paraiso, executive director […]

FEU Tech rolls out OpenAI tools

The Far Eastern University Institute of Technology (FEU Tech) said on Friday that it aims to become an artificial intelligence (AI)-native university through a partnership with the research company OpenAI. “AI is no longer an optional skill for students or faculty. The opportunity here is leadership,” FEU Tech Senior Executive Director Benson Tan said in […]

The new real estate equation: Price, space and time

SMDC’s connected communities place residents closer to essentials, services, work, dining and leisure, helping make everyday life more efficient.

Invitation to ISS Capital Markets Day 2026

Copenhagen, 19 June 2026 Invitation to ISS Capital Markets Day 2026 ISS will host its Capital Markets Day on 14 September 2026, where executive management will share insights into our strategy, commercial momentum and the path to long-term value creation. DATE 14 September 2026 Monday · 10:50-17:00 CEST VENUE PwC, Copenhagen Strandvejen 44, 2900 Hellerup 01 A first-hand view of where ISS is heading We are pleased to invite institutional investors, equity analysts and media to ISS Capital Markets

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - PICTON PROPERTY INCOME LTD - Ordinary Shares

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code”) 1.KEY INFORMATION (a)Full name of discloser:Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. whose parent is Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, and also on behalf their investment advisory affiliates ("Dimensional”). The Dimensional entities are investment advisors and Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares descri

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - Consortium comprising LondonMetric Property plc and Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Limited

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION Full name of discloser:Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. whose parent is Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, and also on behalf their investment advisory affiliates ("Dimensional”). The Dimensional entities are investment advisors and Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares describe