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Steward Group Launches New Independent Portfolio Management Firm in Partnership with Purpose Advisor Solutions

TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steward Group Advisory Inc. ("Steward Group") and Purpose Advisor Solutions ("Advisor Solutions") today announced the launch of Steward Group as an independent portfolio management business operating on the Advisor Solutions platform. The newly formed firm is based in Cambridge, Ontario, serving entrepreneurs, business owners, and families across Southwestern Ontario. Steward Group is a registered portfolio manager in Ontario. The new firm carries forw

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CrowdFlowCo Expands Agritourism Marketing Program, Says Seasonal Venues Are Marketing in the Wrong Season.

CrowdFlowCo's visibility audit program helps seasonal venue operators identify local search gaps while preparing for the 2027 season. Sheridan, Wyoming, United States, September 19, 2026 -- CrowdFlowCo, an agency serving seasonal agritourism and experience-based venues, today introduced off-season visibility audits for operators planning their 2027 seasons. The audits are intended to identify gaps between searches for a venue by name and searches based on the type of local experience it offers.

Xinhua Silk Road: 2026 International Audio-Visual Arts Carnival to debut in Jing'an, Shanghai

BEIJING, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 International Audio-Visual Arts Carnival will take place in Jing'an District, east China's Shanghai, from Sept. 24 to Oct. 18, offering the public an immersive audiovisual arts experience through deeper integration of audiovisual technologies, arts and culture, and commercial consumption. The carnival will also provide a platform for audiovisual professionals from around the world to exchange ideas and promote the upgrading of both Shanghai's audi

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The National University Bulldogs and the UP Fighting Maroons defeat the UE Red Warriors, 76-56, and the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 94-75, respectively in UAAP Season 89 men's basketball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sept. 19, 2026. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

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Crypto News: Remittix Pushes Toward Its $36M Hard Cap as Bitcoin Price Prediction For September Hits $93K

Remittix approaches the final phase of its PayFi presale as Bitcoin’s rebound renews discussion of a possible September move toward $93,000. MAJURO, Marshall Islands, Sept. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remittix is advancing toward its $36 million hard cap as the project prepares its crypto-to-fiat ecosystem for public launch. The Remittix website reports 82.51% of the current allocation sold, with RTX priced at $0.21 before the next listed stage at $0.23. The development coincides with Bitcoin t

Stay Prepared for Canada's Grid Outages with Up to 65% Off Jackery Power Stations During Prime Big Deal Days' Early Access Event

As Canadian wildfires intensify and winter is around the corner, dependable home backup power is an essential purchase. Get a head start on preparedness with early savings from September 19 through October 5, plus a 30-Day Price Match if prices drop further during Prime Big Deal Days OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jackery's Prime Big Deal Days Early Access starts today until October 5, giving Canadian households up to 65% off portable power stations on ca.Jackery.com and Jac

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South Korea becomes the first Asian country to reach the Davis Cup finals

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea became the first Asian nation to reach the Davis Cup Final 8 after clinching its match against India 3-1 on Saturday. The South Koreans came from a set down in both singles matches on Friday to lead 2-0. It lost the opening doubles Saturday but Soonwoo Kwan beat Sumit Nagal 6-1, 6-2 in the first reverse singles to advance South Korea to the Davis Cup finals in Bologna, Italy, in November.

SOUEAST Partners with Time Out to Launch "Inspirational Weekend” New Urban Lifestyle Campaign

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Automobiles have evolved from mobility tools into expressions of personal taste, lifestyle and cultural identity. This shift is fundamentally redefining how automotive brands connect with consumers. Against this backdrop, SOUEAST has partnered with Time Out, a leading global lifestyle media brand, to launch the "Inspirational Weekend” integrated marketing campaign in Dubai. The collaboration positions the city as a travel destinatio

Saudi Arabia issues air raid alerts as Mideast tensions escalate

Saudi Arabia warned of a “hostile aerial threat” and issued a string of emergency alerts across the kingdom, including in its capital, late Friday and early Saturday. Also Saturday, Iran’s state TV reported that a man was executed after being convicted on charges of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad. Here is the latest news from the Middle East on Saturday. Full coverage is available here. Alerts sound across Saudi Arabia for aerial threat Saudi Arabia warned

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Watch: NASA high-altitude research aircraft operates from Panama, collecting climate data

NASA high-altitude research aircraft operates from Panama, collecting climate data A NASA high-altitude WB-57 has been operating out of Panama since Aug. 24, 2026, collecting stratospheric data to better understand how particles released into the atmosphere affect global climate patterns. The WB-57, which can operate at altitudes up to 62,000 feet, twice the height of the typical commercial aircraft, will be stationed in Panama City until September 23. VIDEO BY DANIEL DE CARTERET / AFPTV / AFP C

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Watch: Chile's Chillan volcano erupts, sending ash cloud into sky

Chile's Chillan volcano erupts, sending ash cloud into sky UGC images show Chillan volcano erupting, sending a large cloud of ash into the sky in the Nuble region of central Chile. The National Geological Service posted on social media that the cloud reached 380 meters above the crater. No injuries have been reported. VIDEO BY Jano Catalan / UGC / AFP Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/ Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe Visit our w

Watch: El Nino phenomenon causes unique bloom in Chile's Atacama desert

El Nino phenomenon causes unique bloom in Chile's Atacama desert The El Nino weather phenomenon has brought rainfall to parts of Chile's Atacama Desert, activating the flowering of plants across areas of the normally arid landscape. The bloom has drawn visitors and photographers to the region to document the seasonal transformation. VIDEO BY FRANCO FAFASULI / AFPTV / AFP Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/ Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTS

Watch: Japanese business leaders submit policy recommendations to Asean

Japanese business leaders submit policy recommendations to Asean The Federation of Japanese Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Asean (FJCCIA), which represents over 7,400 Japanese companies, submits an economic blueprint to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) through its Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn on Sept. 18, 2026. The plan aims to deepen regional economic co-creation ahead of the Asean Community Vision 2045. VIDEO BY ALLEN LIMOS Check out our Streaming Channel: https://st

Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair gathers top global watch industry exhibitors

THE 45th edition Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 14th Salon de TIME gathered over 630 exhibitors from 16 countries, marking the growing participation of leading watch industry players convening for the path of watch industry trends forward, Sept. 1–6. This year’s one-stop fair themed “Sparkling Moments Through Time” celebrates the 45th anniversary of the two events organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). According to the HKTDC, the twin fairs drew 1

LYNK & CO 08 REACHES 200,000 GLOBAL DELIVERIES

Hangzhou, China, September 19, 2026 -- Since its official launch in September 2023, the LYNK & CO 08 has built a strong reputation through its performance, capabilities and customer acclaim. Expanding from the Chinese market to the global stage, the model has now achieved 200,000 cumulative deliveries worldwide, with a presence across more than 30 countries and regions in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and North Africa. In the first half of 2026, the model ranked among the top three best-se

CGTN：CGTN Poll | Why is the SCO Solution for Global Governance Drawing Wide Attention?

BEIJING, Sept. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global governance has once again entered the "SCO moment". On the occasion of the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, a public‑opinion survey conducted by CGTN in collaboration with Renmin University of China through the Institute for International Communication in the New Era, among 13,707 respondents across 48 countries worldwide shows that 74.6% of respondents believe the SCO offers a pragmatic path for cooperation among countries w

Global Times: China's success and prosperity stem from the CPC's outstanding leadership: former Egyptian PM

BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As this year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), a national conference on Party building was held in Beijing on June 15, making arrangements for studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building. The Thought reflects intrinsic connections among Party self-governance, Party strengthening and national rejuvenation. Articulated through the "Fourteen Upholds" - and comprising a series of signature maj