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Vancouver city hall now says Global Affairs Canada did not approve a meeting held last month between one of its employees and Chinese officials regarding an event by performers critical of Beijing. In an unsolicited email to Global News, the city admitted it had falsely claimed the federal government had deemed the meeting with China’s consulate in Vancouver a normal diplomatic interaction.“Global Affairs Canada did not take an official position about the meeting,” city spokesperson Cecilia Ho said in the email sent Tuesday correcting its previous statement about the matter.The spokesperson blamed an “internal misunderstanding.”Global Affairs Canada did not respond…
LUXEMBOURG, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stoneshield Capital, a leading European investment firm focused on building and scaling platforms across real assets, announced today the final close of Stoneshield Opportunity Fund IV at its hard cap of €1.5 billion in total capital commitments, excluding co-investments, surpassing its original €1.0 billion target. The Fund closed within six months at twice the size of its predecessor fund, underscoring the strength of Stoneshield’s differentiated investment strategy, institutional platform and track record of execution. The pace of the fundraise was particularly notable in the current environment, where, according to Preqin, real estate funds…
SURREY, British Columbia, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chop Steakhouse & Bar is officially open in South Surrey. Welcoming guests as of today, the brand-new location marks an exciting milestone for the Canadian steakhouse brand, opening its 20th restaurant during Chop’s 20th year in operation. Conveniently located adjacent to the Shops at Morgan Crossing and Grandview Corners Shopping Mall, the new restaurant brings Chop’s signature modern steakhouse experience to the South Surrey and White Rock communities. Located at 16051 24th Ave, Surrey, the restaurant is just minutes from popular local destinations including Softball City and the South Surrey Recreation…
Indianapolis, United States, May 27th, 2026, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recognition provides independent validation of its AA-Series module reliability, durability and long-term performance Bila Solar, a U.S.-based solar panel manufacturer, today announced that its AA-Series 530-550 Watt Dual Glass Module has been recognized as a Top Performer in Kiwa PVEL’s 2026 PV Module Reliability Scorecard, one of the solar industry’s leading independent benchmarks for PV module reliability and performance.Bila Solar earned Top Performer recognition for its AA-Series 530-550 Watt Dual Glass Module, a bifacial Mono PERC module manufactured at the company’s Indianapolis facility. The recognition comes as Bila…
Press Release Atos Supports CONMEBOL eLibertadores Shaping the Future of Football eSports and Fan Engagement Through the CONMEBOL eLibertadores, Atos is helping CONMEBOL create new digital-first and interactive experiences for football fans Paris, France, May 28, 2026 – Atos, a global leader in AI-powered digital transformation, with more than three decades of experience in delivering mission-critical solutions for major global sporting events, today announces it has successfully supported the CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation) eLibertadores, one of the world’s most prestigious football eSport competitions. As football audiences become increasingly digital-first and community-driven, sports organizations are exploring new ways to…
LOS ANGELES, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dave’s Hot Chicken, the cult-favorite brand known for serving the most craveable hot chicken on the planet, is turning up the fun with the launch of new Dave’s Slushers topped with Pop Rocks®, available now for a limited time at participating locations nationwide. Dave’s Slushers combine bold, icy flavors with the nostalgic crackle and pop of Pop Rocks candy, delivering a sweet, refreshing experience built for summer cravings, social sharing, and serious flavor fans. Guests can customize their Dave’s Slusher with a choice of Watermelon or Blue Razz Pop Rocks topping across…
ESET Research has released its latest APT Activity Report covering October 2025 – March 2026.China-aligned threat actors remained highly active, including in geopolitical hotspots like Venezuela, Syria, and the Gulf states, spying on maritime, energy industries, an AI robotics company in South Korea, and governmental targets.A defense company in the United Arab Emirates was compromised; possibly aimed at journalists, Arabic-speaking users being targeted with Android spyware. North Korea-aligned Andariel attacked a company that appears to be involved in nuclear industry.Russia-aligned threat actors continued to focus overwhelmingly on Ukraine. Sednit deployed implants against Ukrainian military personnel, drone manufacturers, and organizations involved…
LAS VEGAS, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the 10th consecutive year, global gaming supplier AGS announced it has been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation. Presented by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For awards are not pay-to-play. Instead they are based on an independent, research-driven assessment of company practices and employee survey results. Ten straight years places AGS in rare company by any measure; in gaming, it’s unprecedented. No other gaming manufacturer has been recognized in the program or been awarded…
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The Zurich-based startup is developing compact rotating detonation rocket engines (RDRE’s) to make movement between orbits faster, smaller, and more efficient. Just 82 days after incorporation, Stellar Alpina completed Europe’s first known commercial RDRE hotfire campaign, turning a deep-tech concept into tested hardware at exceptional speed. The CHF 3.5 million, approximately USD 4.5 million pre-seed round is led by Founderful, Switzerland’s leading pre-seed venture fund, with participation from LP&E. From left to right: Rick Röthlisberger, Simi Y. Wespi, Victor Elliesen, and Patrick Egli, Founders of Stellar Alpina. Photo: Daniel Kunz, www.danielkunzphoto.com, Adliswil, Switzerland. ZURICH, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –…