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A Vancouver company has been sanctioned by the United States government for its alleged ties to a $100-million network accused of financing Iran-backed Hezbollah. Seven Seas for International Trading and Logistics was added to the U.S. sanctions list in a move that targeted 16 individuals and entities in the Middle East and Canada.The sanctions allege the co-founder and chief executive officer of the B.C. company is Raoof Fadel, who is based in Qatar and involved with the “Hezbollah finance team.”Corporate records obtained by Global News show the sanctioned Canadian company was registered in B.C. in 2022 and remains active as…

By David Baxter The Canadian Press Posted March 23, 2026 12:22 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Auditor General Karen Hogan says there are critical weaknesses in the integrity controls for the International Student Program. An audit of the program being published today says about 150,000 cases in 2023 and 2024 were flagged because the student visa holders may not have complied with the terms of their study permits.The report says only about 4,000 investigations were launched, and of those 1,600 were marked as inconclusive after the student in question did not respond to…

Dublin, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Battery Recycling Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Source, Battery Type, Recycling Method, Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2026-2033” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global battery recycling market is poised for substantial growth, with its valuation projected to rise from USD 3.41 billion in 2025 to USD 43.47 billion by 2033, growing at a significant CAGR of 37.7% from 2026. This growth is fueled by the swift expansion of electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, and consumer electronics, which are contributing to a surge in end-of-life batteries. Stringent environmental…

LONDON, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reelables, the first company to produce a printable active smart label for tracking cargo and inventory, today announced that Supply & Demand Chain Executive, named David Stanton, Co-founder and CEO as one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, which recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for a competitive advantage. Stanton received recognition in the Leaders in Excellence category. As Co-founder and CEO of Reelables, David Stanton leads the strategic vision and execution of a pioneering company transforming supply chain visibility through…

Dublin, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Emergency Food Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Product Type, Sales Channel, End User, and Region, 2026-2034” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global emergency food market is projected to grow significantly, valued at USD 9 billion in 2025 and expected to reach USD 15 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5.83% between 2026-2034. North America leads the market, contributing 41.3% of the total market share, driven by frequent natural disasters, heightened awareness of food insecurity, and strong support from government disaster relief programs. The demand for emergency…

Dublin, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Food Robotics Market Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast by Type, Payload, Application, and Region, 2026-2034” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global food robotics market is poised for impressive growth, with an expected valuation of USD 6.4 billion by 2034, up from USD 3.0 billion in 2025, representing a CAGR of 8.95% from 2026 to 2034. Europe currently leads the market with a 30.8% share, driven by labor shortages, technological advancements, increased demand for processed foods, stringent food safety regulations, and heightened consumer expectations for quality and variety. Automation in food…

PARIS, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ProductLife Group (PLG), a global provider of consulting and outsourcing services for the life sciences industry, has appointed Dr. James Burt as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Burt brings more than 20 years of international leadership experience across the pharmaceutical value chain, including generics, biosimilars, orphan and value-added medicines. He has a strong track record in leading global organizations, scaling operations and driving strategic transformation in complex healthcare environments. Most recently, he served as Group CEO of Pharmanovia, where he led a major strategic transformation and delivered significant business growth. Prior to that, he…

Dublin, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Educational Video Licensing Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The educational video licensing market is undergoing rapid expansion, projected to grow from $3.99 billion in 2025 to $4.62 billion in 2026, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9%. Key drivers in this growth include the increasing adoption of digital learning platforms, the rising demand for online education, expanding smartphone penetration, and significant corporate training initiatives. Anticipated to burgeon to $8.26 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 15.6%, the growth trajectory is propelled by government initiatives favoring…

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optery, the leader in enterprise personal data removal, has been named Market Disruptor in the Digital Risk Protection category by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine. Now in its fourteenth year, the Global InfoSec Awards recognize cybersecurity companies delivering innovative solutions that address today’s most pressing security challenges. Optery is unique among personal data removal solutions, combining patented search technology with sophisticated opt-out automation to discover and remove dozens more exposed data broker profiles per person on average than other services. This dual approach dramatically reduces the…

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppViewX, a leader in automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) software, today announced it has won three Global InfoSec Awards from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM) at the RSA Conference 2026: Best Solution – Certificate Lifecycle ManagementEditor’s Choice – Machine Identity ManagementVisionary – PKI-as-a-Service The company will be exhibiting at RSA Conference 2026 in San Francisco at North Expo Booth #4236, where attendees can see how the AppViewX platform automates certificate lifecycle management and machine identity governance, and modernizes PKI operations. “Being recognized with three awards from Cyber Defense…