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Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei.Morteza Nicobazul | Nur Photo | Getty ImagesIn his first public statement since taking office, Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz should continue as a “means to put pressure on the enemy.”Khamenei also said in televised comments translated by Reuters that all US military bases in the Middle East should be closed immediately and that “those bases will be attacked.” Oil prices widened their rise following the statement read out on state television. Since the war began, oil shipments through the Strait of…

U.S. officials have issued contradictory statements regarding the war’s schedule and objectives.US President Donald Trump has once again hinted that the Iran war could end soon, but did not say when or how it would end.Advisers to the US leader are reportedly urging him to find an exit strategy.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut Israel has said it will not stop until what it calls an “existential threat” posed by Iran is removed.Meanwhile, the Iranian government has set its own conditions for ceasing attacks across the region, including international guarantees that there will be no future hostilities.How can…

It is highly unusual for Bukayo Saka’s number to appear as early as the 60th minute, especially in a game where Arsenal need a goal. Still, it wasn’t all that surprising against Bayer Leverkusen. The captain was having a hard time that night.For an hour at BayArena, Saka was unable to find a breakthrough on Arsenal’s right flank, at times facing as many as three Bayer Leverkusen defenders. He completed only one of his four attempted dribbles. He won only two of his eight duels. “I thought we needed something else,” Mikel Arteta said after the match. Saka wasn’t the…

Facebook Marketplace is rolling out new Meta AI features, including the ability to automatically reply to messages from interested buyers, Facebook announced Thursday. The social network also uses AI to help sellers list products faster, summarize their profiles, and give sellers the option to offer shipping on their listings. The company says sellers receive a large number of inquiries from buyers, so automatic replies powered by Meta AI make it easier to respond to initial messages. When a buyer inquires about the availability of an item, sellers can now use Meta AI to automatically draft a response using listing information…

If you’re currently raising teenagers, every parenting decision can feel like a huge risk.Parents are bombarded with worrying headlines about young people’s mental health, including increased anxiety, loneliness and depression. Social media, smartphones, and academic pressure are often cited as culprits. Every week seems to bring a new explanation as to why teens are struggling.The message that many parents absorb is simple. “Don’t make the situation worse.”After hearing that story so often, many parents begin to worry that one wrong step could make the situation even worse. I try not to push myself too hard or enforce too many rules…

Rajesh Jha, executive vice president of experiences and devices at Microsoft Corp., speaks at the Microsoft Build event in Seattle, Washington, USA, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. At this event, attendees will be able to develop their skills on topics such as building a co-pilot, generative AI, securing applications, cloud platforms, and low code.Chona Kassinger | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesmicrosoft Rajesh Jha, the software vendor’s most senior executive in charge of its offices, announced Thursday that he will step down in July after more than 35 years with the company.Jha’s departure is a significant loss for Microsoft as the company looks…

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks at a press conference with other members of the Senate Republican leadership after the weekly policy luncheon on February 10, 2026 in Washington, DC, USA. Nathan Posner | Anadolu | Getty ImagesSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S.D.) said Thursday that he will bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor next week.The voter ID bill supported by President Donald Trump would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and a photo ID to vote.For months, Trump, Republican hardliners and online influencers like Elon Musk have slammed opponents of the bill and…

Since the Iran war began, Gulf states have faced a barrage of Iranian missiles and drones, forcing their leaders to make an unenviable choice. They can either anger their closest allies and guarantors of their security, or they can anger their powerful neighbors, with whom they will have to live next door long after the war is over. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards acknowledged over the weekend that about 40% of its firepower is directed toward Israel, with much of it targeting its Arab neighbors instead. More than 2,000 projectiles were launched into Gulf countries. Both sides in the conflict appear to…

James Coles was the highest bidder in the first round of the men’s Hundred auction as London Spirit paid £390,000 for the 21-year-old Sussex all-rounder.Wales Fire spent more than half of their budget on their batting duo, securing England’s Joe Root (£240,000) and last year’s tournament MVP Jordan Cox (£300,000). Additionally, Pakistani leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has moved to Sunrisers Leeds, a franchise fully controlled by the owners of IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad, for £190,000, ending fears that Pakistani players would be ignored by Indian-run teams. image: Pakistan’s Usman Tariq signs with Birmingham Phoenix in first men’s auction Usman Tariq, the…

In this illustration photo, the Avivax logo is displayed on the tablet screen.Sopa Images | Light Rocket | Getty Imagesfrench biotechnology Abibax He told CNBC that he denied media reports. AstraZeneca Negotiations were underway to acquire the company.A report in French publication La L’Etre earlier Thursday, citing sources, said Anglo-Swedish company AstraZeneca had exclusive access to Avivax’s data since early February and had until March 23 to make a formal takeover offer.Stock chart iconStock chart iconAvivax stock.An Avivax spokesperson told CNBC that the company denied the report in its entirety, but had no further comment on specific points in the…