ARMONK, N.Y. , Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The IBM (NYSE: IBM ) board of directors has elected Frank Baker to the board, effective October 1, 2026. Frank Baker, 53, is a Co-founder and the Managing Partner of Siris Capital Group, LLC ("Siris"). Siris is a leading private equity firm that has deployed more than $9 billion of equity capital...

First term for the former Colombian Minister of Energy and Mines aligns with global push to 2030 environmental goals Country pledges to Global Environment Facility ninth replenishment grow to over $4 billion WASHINGTON , Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Colombian-Canadian economist and sustainable development expert Diego Mesa Puyo today took up his new role as CEO and Chairperson of the...

Construction is progressing near Yuma, Arizona, on KSAT's third lunar communications ground station DENVER , Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a leading provider of ground station networks and satellite operations, today announced continued progress on KSAT Lunar, the world's first commercial lunar communications network. Construction is progressing at KSAT's site near Yuma, Arizona, marking the first...

Four new Ondo-designed portfolios join three powered by BlackRock, each combining multiple assets in a single onchain token with transparent holdings. TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands , Oct. 1, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- October 1, 2026 - Ondo Finance today announced four new Ondo -designed portfolios, expanding Ondo Intelligent Portfolios to seven offerings. The new portfolios join the three initial...

HONG KONG , Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IGNITE Social Enterprise ("IGNITE") today issued a statement clarifying its corporate standing and independence, following inquiries and media commentary referencing other direct-selling companies. IGNITE is an independently incorporated direct-selling enterprise headquartered in Hong Kong. IGNITE confirms that it is a separate legal entity with its own distinct corporate governance, ownership structure, and...

Montecristo expands its legacy with a new luxury offering designed to accompany Habano aficionados on their travels around the world HAVANA , Oct. 1, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- At the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference , one of the leading international events for the duty-free and travel retail industry, Habanos , S.A. unveiled the Montecristo Fragata , an exclusive...

In real estate, timing is often viewed through the lens of festive excitement and peak market momentum. However, seasoned investors and discerning homebuyers have long understood a fundamental rule of wealth creation: the best value is often unlocked when the broader market slows down. Periods of temporary market slumps—whether driven by seasonal pauses, monsoon lulls, or brief traditional windows like...

Kerala took its war on drugs to the grassroots on Monday. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala inaugurated Toofan Thaddesham, the second phase of Operation Toofan, at Malabar College in Vengara, Malappuram. It is the state's largest mass mobilisation against drugs so far. The programme turns the anti-narcotics campaign into a people's movement in association with the local self-government institutions, led by...