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A Chinese influencer’s live-stream recounting how she was lured to Cambodia and forced into a cyber scam operation was abruptly cut off, shortly before her social media account was banned. The 20-year-old, known online as Umi, is a live-stream host from southeastern China’s Fujian province with 24,000 followers on mainland platforms. Earlier this year, she gained national attention after being fou...
A Chinese influencer’s live-stream recounting how she was lured to Cambodia and forced into a cyber scam operation was abruptly cut off, shortly before her social media account was banned. The 20-year-old, known online as Umi, is a live-stream host from southeastern China’s Fujian province with 24,000 followers on mainland platforms. Earlier this year, she gained national attention after being found in distress in Cambodia and returning safely to China in January. Three months ago, a netizen...
Amsterdam, 21 April 2026. Cabka N.V. (together with its subsidiaries “Cabka”, or the “Company”), a company specialized in transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into innovative Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP), listed at Euronext Amsterdam, announces its trading update for the first quarter of 2026.
Amsterdam, 21 April 2026. Cabka N.V. (together with its subsidiaries “Cabka”, or the “Company”), a company specialized in transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into innovative Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP), listed at Euronext Amsterdam, announces its trading update for the first quarter of 2026.
HOUSTON, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) announced positive operational updates in Gabon regarding the ongoing drilling program, including encouraging initial well results on the Etame 14H well and mobilized the rig to the Ebouri platform. Additionally, the Company provided updates on the timing of bringing the Baobab field i...
HOUSTON, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) announced positive operational updates in Gabon regarding the ongoing drilling program, including encouraging initial well results on the Etame 14H well and mobilized the rig to the Ebouri platform. Additionally, the Company provided updates on the timing of bringing the Baobab field in CI-40 block, offshore Côte d’Ivoire back online.
The US Demanded That Europeans Accelerate Their Transition To 'NATO 3.0' Authored by Andrew Korybko, This might be the US’ final warning before it takes drastic action to punish those who continue to reject Trump’s demands. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby gave an important speech at mid-April’s Ukraine Defense Contact Group in which he urged the Europeans to step up their transiti...
The US Demanded That Europeans Accelerate Their Transition To 'NATO 3.0' Authored by Andrew Korybko, This might be the US’ final warning before it takes drastic action to punish those who continue to reject Trump’s demands. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby gave an important speech at mid-April’s Ukraine Defense Contact Group in which he urged the Europeans to step up their transition to something that he described earlier this year as “NATO 3.0”. As was explained here , “The idea is that NATO should return to focusing on defending itself instead of overextending itself in the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, Eastern Europe, and elsewhere”, and the preceding hyperlinked analysis explains how it aligns with Trump 2.0’s policies. Circling back to Colby’s speech, he demanded that “Europe must accelerate its assumption of primary responsibility for the conventional defense of the continent”, including arming Ukraine through the “Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List” (PURL) program in which the US plays the most significant role. To that end, “The need to quickly rebuild European munitions stocks is paramount, as is the need to remove protectionist trade barriers that stifle the continent’s industrial potential.” He added that “Developing a robust, capable, and integrated European defense industrial base cannot simply be an aspiration, but an absolute pre-requisite for credible deterrence and defense.” Knowing how obsessed they are with Ukraine, Colby then threw in that “This will be critical to achieving an end to the war in Ukraine, on terms that support an enduring peace.” He then called for more “deeds and a fundamental change in attitude” from them to “accelerate this transition to a ‘NATO 3.0’”. Colby concluded that “If Europe rises to this moment – truly embracing primary responsibility for the defense of the continent in line with our vision of a rebalanced ‘NATO 3.0’ – we will all be stronger and more credible in defending our people and our national int...
Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are working closely together to keep vessels moving safely through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Tuesday, stressing the three countries’ shared responsibility for keeping the waterways open and secure. “The Straits of Malacca and Singapore are used for international navigation, and therefore the rights of transit ...
Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are working closely together to keep vessels moving safely through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Tuesday, stressing the three countries’ shared responsibility for keeping the waterways open and secure. “The Straits of Malacca and Singapore are used for international navigation, and therefore the rights of transit passage similarly apply,” said Gan, who is also trade and industry minister, on the opening day of...
Researchers in China have replicated the epic journey of one of the world’s most fascinating migratory fish within the confines of an artificial pool, potentially saving it from extinction. From hatching to maturity and spawning, eels undergo six stages of physical transformation over at least five years as they travel 6,000km (3,700 miles) from the ocean depths to freshwater rivers and lakes. Zha...
Researchers in China have replicated the epic journey of one of the world’s most fascinating migratory fish within the confines of an artificial pool, potentially saving it from extinction. From hatching to maturity and spawning, eels undergo six stages of physical transformation over at least five years as they travel 6,000km (3,700 miles) from the ocean depths to freshwater rivers and lakes. Zhao Feng and his team from the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences used satellite-tracking technology...
EQB ( EQB:CA ), the parent of Equitable Bank, announced a $200M offering of 6.760% Limited Recourse Capital Notes, Series 2. The total order book was oversubscribed by over 3.7 times with over 35 investors participating in the offering. These subordinated notes carry a fixed 6.760% annual interest rate, paid semi-annually until October 31, 2031, then resetting every five years based on the 5-year ...
EQB ( EQB:CA ), the parent of Equitable Bank, announced a $200M offering of 6.760% Limited Recourse Capital Notes, Series 2. The total order book was oversubscribed by over 3.7 times with over 35 investors participating in the offering. These subordinated notes carry a fixed 6.760% annual interest rate, paid semi-annually until October 31, 2031, then resetting every five years based on the 5-year Government of Canada yield plus 3.650%. The p roceeds will fund EQB's purchase of matching $200 million Bank Notes (NVCC-qualified) from Equitable Bank to bolster its Tier 1 capital. More on EQB EQB Inc. (EQB:CA) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript EQB: The Upside Of The PC Financial Acquisition Outweighs Credit Quality Concerns EQB Inc. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Historical earnings data for EQB Dividend scorecard for EQB
India’s sovereign debt clearinghouse sent an application to European authorities to be recognized as a permitted trading counterparty, according to people familiar with the developments, potentially paving the way for lenders like Deutsche Bank AG and BNP Paribas SA to trade bonds more easily in the country. The Clearing Corp. of India Ltd. sent an application earlier this month to the European Se...
India’s sovereign debt clearinghouse sent an application to European authorities to be recognized as a permitted trading counterparty, according to people familiar with the developments, potentially paving the way for lenders like Deutsche Bank AG and BNP Paribas SA to trade bonds more easily in the country. The Clearing Corp. of India Ltd. sent an application earlier this month to the European Securities and Markets Authority for recognition under European market infrastructure guidelines, the people said, asking not to be named discussing private matters. A final decision is yet to be made, the people said. An ESMA spokesperson declined to comment on the matter. CCIL didn’t respond to an email seeking comment. The move comes after ESMA and the Reserve Bank of India signed an agreement in late January ending a yearslong dispute about oversight of the central bank-supervised clearinghouse that deals with government bond, money market and derivatives transactions. ESMA had announced the withdrawal of CCIL’s recognition in October 2022, while the RBI maintained that demands for access to the books of the clearing house interfered with domestic regulations. European banks are key market-makers for Indian bonds and derivatives. While they’re currently able to work with CCIL, trading with unrecognized clearinghouses triggers additional charges. Read more: ECB Weighs Reprieve for Banks in Indian Bond Clearing Dispute
Inox Clean Energy Ltd. has revived plans for an initial public offering that could raise as much as $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The company is in discussions with bankers and is likely to file the draft prospectus soon, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is private. Inox Clean had previously filed draft papers for an IPO in July last year ...
Inox Clean Energy Ltd. has revived plans for an initial public offering that could raise as much as $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The company is in discussions with bankers and is likely to file the draft prospectus soon, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is private. Inox Clean had previously filed draft papers for an IPO in July last year before withdrawing them in December. The company is expected to retain some of the banks that worked on the earlier attempt while adding a few more, including global firms, and is targeting a deal size roughly double its previous plans, the people said. Deliberations are ongoing and details such as the size and timing of the offering could still change, the people said. A representative for Inox Clean didn’t respond to requests for comment. A recent selloff in Indian equities following the outbreak of the war in the Middle East has added to the challenges for companies seeking to go public, raising the prospect of a slowdown in issuance after two record-breaking years. Indian IPOs have raised about $2.9 billion so far this year, compared with $22 billion in 2025, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Renewable energy has been a bright spot as India’s top 20 companies in the industry have surged between 8% and 53% over the past month, outpacing the Nifty 50’s roughly 6% gain. They benefited from rising crude oil prices boosting investor interest in alternative energy plays. Inox Clean, part of the INOXGFL Group, is an integrated renewable energy platform. The company is targeting 10 gigawatts of installed renewable energy capacity and 11 gigawatts of integrated solar manufacturing capacity by fiscal year 2028, with assets across India and in several key global markets, according to its website . Inox Clean raised 31 billion rupees ($332 million) in January funding round. Earlier this month, the company said it had completed the acquisition of Vibrant Energy from Macquarie...
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Melpomenem/iStock via Getty Images The following segment was excerpted from the Laughing Water Capital Q1 2026 Letter. Stride ( LRN ) entered our portfolio as a mid-sized position. The company is the largest operator of virtual schools for grades K-12 in the U.S., serving more than 240,000 students across 30 states. Virtual schools are enjoying secular tail winds as advances in technology (Zoom, G...
Melpomenem/iStock via Getty Images The following segment was excerpted from the Laughing Water Capital Q1 2026 Letter. Stride ( LRN ) entered our portfolio as a mid-sized position. The company is the largest operator of virtual schools for grades K-12 in the U.S., serving more than 240,000 students across 30 states. Virtual schools are enjoying secular tail winds as advances in technology (Zoom, Google Meet etc.) and changes to the way online education is perceived following the Covid experience have led to what I believe is a sustainable increase in demand. The company had been growing at mid to low teens percent for several years and traded at ~14x EBIT when they guided to 10-15% growth in enrollment for fiscal '26. However, prior to the 2025-2026 school year the company attempted to upgrade the software that governs their enrollment process as well as their learning management software. The implementation did not go smoothly, and in late October of 2025 management announced they would be cutting guidance. In brief, the new software was disjointed to the point that parents could not successfully navigate the enrollment process, and if successful, students faced problems with logging in and finding the right classes and curriculum. This cost the company upwards of 10,000 enrollments and led to a more than 50% decline in share price, where we began to buy stock. In response to these events, management initiated a $500M buyback and moved quickly to fix the software problems. Given that commentary from both Stride and a key competitor indicates that demand for virtual schools remains strong, this investment logically comes down to one issue; either they can fix their software, or they cannot. At present, the company is valued below 7.5x EBIT, which seems to imply either 1) that the company will not be able to fix their software or 2) that the market does not have the patience to wait for the company to fix their software. I am of the view that given enough time, the p...