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BloFin Wallet unifies Visa payments and perpetual trading for the next era of finance
ROAD TOWN, Virgin Islands, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BloFin Wallet has reached a significant milestone in its evolution, introducing Perpetual Contract Trading and the BloFin Wallet Visa Card, two updates that push the wallet well beyond what most crypto wallets are built to do. From holding to trading: Perpetual contracts now live BloFin Wallet users can now trade perpetual contracts directly from their wallet, with access to 100+ tokens spanning both cryptocurrency and tradfi assets. I
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Zoomex X Space Recap With Fernando Llorente and the World Cup Final Panel
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fernando Llorente said the best thing Spain did against France was exactly what England stopped doing against Argentina. They kept the ball. When you have it, you set the rhythm. England went 1-0 up and immediately started defending their own goal from the halfway line with five defenders and one tired striker. Argentina spent the next thirty minutes absorbing, watching, and waiting. When the openings appeared, they were clinical. Llorente
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British Chamber backs Philippines' bid to join Pacific trade pact
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines welcomes the preparatory discussions among countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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Trump imposes forced labor tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Philippines
(1st UPDATE) 'We can still negotiate,' says Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez in a message to Rappler, when asked whether Trump's decision was final
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Sandiganbayan convicts Napoles, ex-DAR undersecretary over P50-M farm input scam
The Sandiganbayan convicted businesswoman Janet L. Napoles and former Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Undersecretary Jerry E. Pacturan over the diversion of P50 million in government funds intended for farm input assistance projects that were never implemented. In a 237-page decision promulgated on Friday, penned by Sixth Division Chairperson Associate Justice Sarah Jane T. Fernandez, […]
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Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor. "The United States has had a forced labor import ban fo
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Venice film festival promises Pattinson, Oasis and Musk doc
ROME, Italy — British star Robert Pattinson's latest film, Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, as well as a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk are all set to feature at the Venice Film Festival this year in September. Organisers unveiled a programme packed full of strong independent and arthouse productions on Thursday, but lacking major Hollywood studio support -- a pattern seen at other European festivals this year. A total of 20 films will compete for the prestigious Golden Lion
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RIB Achieves Dual Milestone: Industry-Led Product Enhancements and Public-Sector ERP Recognition
RIB Software has achieved two significant milestones in the DACH region. In collaboration with leading construction companies and the German Construction Industry Association, RIB enhanced its ERP solution through a dedicated estimating workstream, delivering measurable improvements in functionality, usability, and performance. At the same time, the solution was recognized as a Certified Software Solution for purchasing and supply chain management in the public sector after placing in the Top 3
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Two Peking University alumni awarded Fields Medals, 14 PKUers speak at the 2026 ICM
BEIJING, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) opened in Philadelphia, the U.S., on the morning of July 23 (local time). Peking University (PKU) alumni Wang Hong and Deng Yu were awarded the 2026 Fields Medals, one of the most prestigious honors in mathematics, marking a historic milestone for Peking University. Wang Hong (rightmost) and Deng Yu (leftmost) receiving the Fields Medals. The award decision was officially announced by the International
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Zoomlion Strengthens Global Customer Support During Challenging Summer Conditions
CHANGSHA, China, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd.'s ("Zoomlion" or "the Company") service teams across multiple product lines, including engineering cranes and construction hoisting machinery, have continued to support customers in multiple international markets this summer. Equipment delivery, emergency repairs, compliance work, and exhibition support under high-temperature conditions in Europe, along with tower crane safety training in Saudi
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Grandly Launch | wire & Tube China 2026 Opens Visitor Registration
Pre-register now to secure global business orders SHANGHAI, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visitor pre-registration is now officially open for wire & Tube China 2026, the highly anticipated flagship shows for the wire, cable, tube and pipe industries. wire and Tube China will be held from September 21 to 24, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). With over two decades of proven success, wire & Tube China has established itself as a globally recognized industry barometer. The
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Motorcycle rider shot dead in Bataan
ORION, Bataan – A motorcycle rider was shot dead in front of a convenience store here in Barangay Sto. Domingo, Orion, Bataan on Friday morning. In a report from the Orion Bataan Police, the victim was identified as Michael Baluyot, a resident of the said town. Bataan police provincial director Col. Marites Salvadora said that, based on the initial investigation, the victim was riding his motorcycle when he was ambushed and shot by a gunman riding a Toyota Vios. The incident occurred aroun
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Ajinomoto Philippines demonstrates science-led approach to sustainable food operations through factory tour
THE food manufacturing industry continues to change as companies balance product quality with growing expectations for better nutrition, greater operational efficiency, and more sustainable production. Environmental performance and responsible manufacturing have become increasingly important considerations alongside food safety and innovation. These developments are reflected in the World of Ajinomoto Philippines Factory Tour at Ajinomoto Philippines Corp.’s (APC) manufacturing facility in
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'No signs of life' as China landslide death toll rises to 11, 50 missing: authorities
BEIJING — The death toll from a landslide in southwestern China rose to 11, with rescuers still searching for 50 missing people in the rubble, where there are "no signs of life", according to authorities. The landslide, which occurred last Friday in Chongqing's Pengshui County, swept away several residential buildings at the foot of a mountain and along a riverbank. Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed to the scene, where footage from state media showed a huge pile of rocks and ea
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ALPHEA Secures $5M Strategic Funding
Accelerating the Development of the World's First AI-Native Distributed Operating Environment for AI AgentsPlans to Speed Up Technology Advancement and Expansion of the Global Node Ecosystem Using the Secured Funding HONG KONG, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALPHEA, a platform building infrastructure for AI agents, has secured $5 million in strategic funding. This milestone was made possible through the support of the project's funding participants and a broader ecosystem of organizations hel
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Arcadis receives second unsolicited proposal from WSP after having rejected an earlier unsolicited proposal
PRESS RELEASE ARCADIS RECEIVES SECOND UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM WSP AFTER HAVING REJECTED AN EARLIER UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL, WHICH FUNDAMENTALLY UNDERVALUED THE COMPANY AND ITS FUTURE PROSPECTS Amsterdam, July 24 2026 - Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the world’s leading company delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, confirms that it has received - after the Reuters article yesterday - a second unsolicited, conditional and non-bin
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College Admissions JumpStart Announces New Mobile App to Support Families Through High School and the College Admissions Process
College Admissions JumpStart introduces a mobile app that offers families affordable college admissions advice and step-by-step college prep guidance Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- College Admissions JumpStart has announced the upcoming launch of its new mobile app on the Apple Store, created to help families understand the college admissions process with clear and affordable college admissions advice and tools. The app guides students and parents as they navigate high school
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New US sanctions target Cuban international medical missions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New US sanctions announced on Thursday targeted Cuba's decades-old international medical missions program, which sends doctors to dozens of countries and earns the island billions in revenue. The sanctions targeted government enterprises associated with the program as well as Cuban Health Minister Jose Angel Portal Miranda. The move is the latest by US President Donald Trump's government to tighten a stranglehold on the communist-run island in recent months. Washington h
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A decade in, Studio Ghibli Fest keeps growing as new generations flock to 'Totoro,' 'Ponyo' and more
NEW YORK — Whenever the calendar comes out, Amanda Mendoza VanCleave circles the dates. Studio Ghibli Fest, the long-running theatrical revivals of Ghibli movies, has taken on a special meaning for her, her 3-year-old daughter and her mother, Araceli. Every year, they go to see each Ghibli rerelease in theaters. "Right when she sees the opening Totoro logo, she screams 'Totoro!'" VanCleave, 34, says of her daughter. "Everyone in the theater started laughing, and I was like, 'Oh, gosh, sorr
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ICC member states decide fate of embattled prosecutor Karim Khan
UNITED NATIONS, United States — The International Criminal Court's 125 member states will convene Friday to determine the fate of prosecutor Karim Khan, who was suspended over allegations of sexual assault against a member of his staff -- accusations he firmly denies. In May 2025, Khan had stepped back from his duties to fight the allegations made by one of his female colleagues, after an inquiry was launched the previous year. The 56-year-old Briton was then suspended last month by a key
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Goodrich Global Unveils SURFACE EDITS 2026, Showcasing The Future Of Material Innovation Across Asia
Third annual flagship showcase introduces new specification resources, international product launches, Singapore Interior Design Academy (SIDA)-supported Continuing Professional Design (CPD) Design Clinics and integrated design collaborations for the architecture and interior design community. SINGAPORE, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodrich Global announcedSURFACE EDITS 2026, its annual flagship showcase, taking place on 28 July 2026, dedicated to advancing material innovation, professional ed
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State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2026
Marcos' SONA 2026 a report on 'difficult period' MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, for his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), the content will comprise a report on the government's efforts to tackle the challenges of the past year. [Read more] 20K police deployed for security at SONA MORE than 20,000 police officers have been deployed across Metro Manila as the government stepped up security ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of
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Nissan extends support to Mindanao earthquake-affected communities
Nissan backs relief efforts of the Philippine Red Cross and Angat Buhay Foundation In response to the earthquake that affected communities across Mindanao in June 2026, Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) expresses its solidarity with the Filipino people by extending its support to the Philippine Red Cross and the Angat Buhay Foundation, aiding families as they […]
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