Illuminate Financial Closes $135m Early Growth Fund to Back the Next Generation of AI & Fintech for Financial Services
B LONDON , April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Illuminate Financial has closed its fourth fund at $135 million, bringing together eight of the world’s leading financial institutions to back Enterprise AI and Fintech companies building the infrastructure of tomorrow’s financial services industry.…
EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram
R The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to inappropriate content — and putting the tech giant at risk of a massive fine. The European Union has…
zMaticoo × LIHUHU: Global Casual Game Monetization Growth
B HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From Ho Chi Minh to global markets, zMaticoo has partnered with LIHUHU — a leading Vietnamese casual game developer with over 1.2M worldwide DAU across the US, EU, LATAM and…
Nominations Open for Platts Global Energy Awards 2026
B Call for nominations across range of 19 categories celebrating industry excellence, innovation and impact NEW YORK, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global Energy, the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the…
Much-needed rains revive Iraq’s fabled Mesopotamian Marshes
A A fishing boat glides quietly across the waters of Iraq’s southern marshes, sending gentle ripples shimmering over the once-parched wetlands, now revived by long-awaited rains. Running through almost the entire Huwaizah Marshes, the returning water is dotted with patches…
INTCO Medical Reports 2025 Results with Resilient Growth, Revenue Reaches Four-Year High as Industry Rebalances
B ZIBO, China, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — INTCO Medical (“INTCO” or “the Company”), a leading global manufacturer of disposable gloves, reported its 2025 annual results, with revenue reaching RMB 9.93 billion (approximately US$1.46 billion), up 4.23% year over year and…
French teen in straw licking case allowed to leave Singapore
A A French teen facing criminal charges in Singapore for a straw licking stunt was granted permission on Wednesday to leave the country for three weeks on pledges to return. The 18-year-old is accused of posting to social media a…
South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest
B SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law…
In Xi’an, Mayors from Around the World Explore Pathways for Silk Road Cities to Balance Ancient Heritage with Modern Industry
B XI’AN, China, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue•Xi’an officially kicked off, bringing mayors from multiple countries gathered in Xi’an, China, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. Under the theme “Starting Point of the…
Golden Knights and Mammoth face off with series tied 2-2
B Utah Mammoth (43-33-6, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT LINE: Golden Knights -165, Mammoth +139; over/under is 6 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 2-2 BOTTOM…

