For the past decade, China has consistently ranked last in the world for internet freedom due to its all-pervading online surveillance and content control system dubbed the “Great Firewall.” But a new report out Wednesday shows that internet freedoms in China’s neighbor Myanmar are now just as lacking. The report…
When Flutterwave launched in 2016, the fintech company quickly became the poster child for African startup success stories. In 2021, it achieved unicorn status, reaching a valuation of more than $1 billion, and in 2022, after raising $250 million, it secured a $3 billion valuation. CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola was celebrated…
The Tasmanian tiger, a wolf-like marsupial that once stalked the forests of Tasmania, could be brought back from extinction after a team of US and Australian researchers claimed a series of scientific breakthroughs. Also known as the thylacine, the labrador-sized beast was Australia’s only native apex predator. The last one…
Jabs used for weight loss and treating type 2 diabetes could help people with alcohol abuse problems, according to a study. The injections led to a 50% lower rate of alcohol intoxication in people taking them compared to those who had not been prescribed them, researchers found. They also found…
A new rule that will force businesses to make it easier for customers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships is to be introduced in the US. The “click-to-cancel” rule will ban retailers and businesses from misleading consumers about subscriptions and require them to obtain people’s consent before charging for memberships,…
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES First Helium Inc. (‘First Helium’ or the ‘Company’) (TSXV: HELI) (OTCQB: FHELF) (FRA: 2MC) today announced a non-brokered private placement financing (the ‘Private Placement Offering’) of 41,666,667 Units of the Company (‘Units’) at a price of…
Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC) (FRA:A3Y) (OTCMKTS:ALTHF) has achieved a remarkable milestone in its Silumina AnodesTM battery material technology. The Company is delighted to announce an average 55% surge in lithium battery anode energy capacity, marking a significant breakthrough. Highlights – Altech achieves 55% surge in…
Condor Energy Ltd. (ASX: CND) advises that it has updated the announcement released on 16 October 2024 (Piedra Redonda Gas Assessment Unlocks Development Options). The attached amended announcement now includes reference to the ASX market announcement released on 18 March 2024 titled “Global’s TEA area incorporates discovered gas field”. Condor…
Elixir Energy Limited (“Elixir” or the “Company”) is pleased to present its investor presentation. Introducing the Taroom Trough One of the few remaining places onshore Australia where a substantial gas resource could exist – and in a great location to access markets Permian coals have sourced oil and gas fields…
Gold has seen astonishing gains in 2024, rising nearly 30 percent and breaking all time prices along the way. Its most recent record was set at US$2,682.79 per ounce on September 26. The new record came just days after the US Federal Reserve shifted its fiscal policy as post-pandemic inflation…