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Iran banking on Iraq vote to retain regional influence

Iran banking on Iraq vote to retain regional influence

Iraq will hold parliamentary elections on November 11, with analysts saying Iran will be watching closely as it hopes to retain influence over its neighbour after losing regional leverage during the Gaza war.

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Daughter of 'underground' pastor urges China for his release

Daughter of 'underground' pastor urges China for his release

When Grace Jin Drexel lost contact with her father in China weeks ago, her worries swiftly turned into fear -- he, alongside more than 20 others, had been detained in a national crackdown on his underground church.

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Trump the Great? President steps up power moves

Trump the Great? President steps up power moves

Driving in a golf buggy with Donald Trump recently, his 18-year-old granddaughter Kai asked him if there was a dream he was still trying to chase.

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Fire ravages French monastery dubbed 'Notre-Dame of the Ardennes'

Fire ravages French monastery dubbed 'Notre-Dame of the Ardennes'

A fire on Sunday tore through the ancient monastery of Mont-Dieu, destroying the centuries-old French heritage site's main building, the local mayor and firefighters told AFP.

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Bills outlast Chiefs while NFL-best Colts fall to Steelers

Bills outlast Chiefs while NFL-best Colts fall to Steelers

Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to spark the Buffalo Bills over Kansas City 28-21 on Sunday while the NFL-best Indianapolis Colts were upset at Pittsburgh.

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NBA champion Thunder roll over Pelicans to remain unbeaten

NBA champion Thunder roll over Pelicans to remain unbeaten

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in just three quarters as the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder thumped the New Orleans Pelicans 137-106 on Sunday to push their season-opening win streak to 7-0.

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The Future of Autonomous Fighters Is Coming To Rome

The Future of Autonomous Fighters Is Coming To Rome

GA-ASI Brings Uncrewed Fighter Fleet into Focus at International Fighter Conference 2025

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Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of FLSmidth Cement from FLSmidth & Co. A/S

Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of FLSmidth Cement from FLSmidth & Co. A/S

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / November 3, 2025 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a leading global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex situations in the middle market, today announced it has completed the acquisition of FLSmidth Cement A/S ("FLSmidth Cement" or "Company"), from FLSmidth & Co. A/S (CPH:FLS) ("FLSmidth"). With the completion of the transaction, FLSmidth Cement will operate under the new name Fuller Technologies ("Fuller"), marking the beginning of its next chapter as an independent, technology-driven leader serving the global cement sector. Fuller is a leading solutions provider for the cement production industry focused on providing aftermarket parts and services to as well as new and replacement equipment for cement plants around the globe. The Company has manufacturing locations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and its global installed base spans over 1,400 of the world's approximate 2,700 cement plants.

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Scam Encounters Every Four Days: Mexico's Financial Toll

Scam Encounters Every Four Days: Mexico's Financial Toll

This study of 1,000 Mexican adults reveals that over three-quarters have encountered a scam, with an average of one scam encounter happening every four days, equating to 86 scam encounters on average per person per year in Mexico.

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Eliud Kipchoge unveils plan to run 7 marathons on 7 continents

Eliud Kipchoge unveils plan to run 7 marathons on 7 continents

Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge says he'll run seven marathons on seven continents over the next two years to raise funds for causes he believes in -- even as he continues to race at the elite level.

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