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Samsung’s exhibition stand prominently displays the slogan “A new era of mobile agent AI” by South Korean company Samsung Electronics.Joan Cross | Null Photo | Getty ImagesShares of Samsung SDS rose as much as 21.3% on Wednesday after global private equity firm KKR agreed to invest 1.22 trillion won ($820 million) in a new convertible bond issue from the South Korean IT solutions and logistics provider.The deal comes as technology companies increase spending on AI infrastructure and digital transformation, and Samsung SDS is positioned to capture surging demand for artificial intelligence services.Samsung SDS, part of the Samsung Group and an…

The Iranian embassy continues to hit back at US President Donald Trump on social media, posting a series of derisive AI-generated memes on its official account that often go viral. The posts, often flashy and sarcastic, tended to target the president directly and became a defining part of Iran’s communications strategy during its war with the United States. Many of the memes seek to poke fun at President Trump’s online behavior while pushing the Iranian government’s talking points as the two countries wage an online communications war. ‘Jesus’ image: One recent video posted to X by the Iranian embassy in…

Top articles in Wednesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…premier leagueManchester United are keeping an eye on Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Crupi and Marcos Senesi as he is set to leave Cherries on a free transfer ahead of the summer transfer window – The Mirror Manchester United face a difficult task this summer as they seek to appoint Andoni Iraola as their next long-term manager – The Mirror Crystal Palace hope to sign Iraola after Spanish manager leaves Bournemouth – The SunMeanwhile, the Cherries have reported that Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna wants to replace Iraola, who will retire at the end of…

ANKARA, TURKIYE – APRIL 14: Infographic titled “US warships in the Strait of Hormuz” created in Ankara, Turkiye on April 14, 2026. (Photo by: Yasin Demirci/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is now in full effect, “completely” cutting off Iran’s international maritime trade, which supports about 90% of Iran’s economy, U.S. Central Command announced late Tuesday.The announcement comes at a time when the White House is hinting at a diplomatic solution to the Middle East conflict, with ongoing talks on continuing negotiations with the Iranian government. “The Iranian port blockade was fully…

Here are the stocks that made headlines during intraday trading: CarMax — The online marketplace for cars plummeted 15%. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 34 cents per share on revenue of $5.95 billion beat analyst expectations but reflected a decline from the year-ago period. CarMax also suspended its stock repurchase program during the quarter. Bitcoin-related stocks — The flagship cryptocurrency soared nearly 3% as investors continued to embrace risk-on sentiment. Bitcoin was last trading above $75,000. Stock prices related to virtual currencies also rose. Robinhood rose nearly 10%, while Coinbase and Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy rose 6%. Dell, HP — PC…

The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has strained Washington’s relations with China and India, as Beijing becomes more vocal and New Delhi faces increased energy risks.gettyThe US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz not only puts pressure on Iran, but also gradually increases pressure on two of Iran’s most important relationships in Asia: India and China.About 98% of Iranian oil exports go to China, and with a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping just weeks away, Washington’s maximum pressure campaign against Iran risks destabilizing the fragile detente the administration has carefully cultivated with Beijing.…

The killing was the fourth deadly attack by the United States on a ship in the eastern Pacific in the past four days.Published April 15, 2026April 15, 2026US forces have killed four more people in the fourth deadly attack on a ship in the eastern Pacific Ocean in the past four days.U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced the attack in a social media post on Tuesday, along with a video showing a stationary boat with an outboard engine being hit by a missile and exploding into a giant fireball.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listSouthcom, which oversees U.S. military operations…

Conor Shaughnessy and Colby Bishop scored quick goals as Portsmouth derailed Ipswich’s automatic promotion bid with a 2-0 win at Fratton Park and boosted their hopes of remaining in the Sky Bet Championship.Defender Shaughnessy headed in Adrian Segečić’s corner kick in the 42nd minute, putting Pompey on track to move four points clear of the relegation zone. Just two minutes later, striker Bishop doubled their lead from close range with a loose ball into the bottom right corner, surprising the Tractor Boys and sparking wild celebrations among the home supporters. Second-placed Ipswich suffered a surprising defeat for the first time…

David Einhorn, President of Greenlight Capital, speaks at the 14th Annual CNBC Delivering Alpha Investor Summit in New York City on November 13, 2024.Adam Jeffrey | CNBCHedge fund manager David Einhorn said he was focused on protecting capital as markets rallied on geopolitical optimism and warned investors may be underestimating potential downside risks.”It probably won’t surprise anyone that we are once again putting capital preservation at the top of our priorities,” Einhorn said in his latest letter to investors, dated Monday and obtained by CNBC. “There is very little downside priced in, so if any of the downside scenarios materialize,…

England took a big step towards automatically qualifying for the Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win against Spain at Wembley.It was the first meeting between the two teams since the Euro 2025 final in July, when the Lionesses defended their title with a penalty shootout victory after losing to La Roja in the World Cup final two years ago. Home games against the world’s top-ranked sides are always England’s biggest games, and Lauren Hemp got things off to the perfect start with an opener within three minutes. It appeared to be well over the goal line before Spain scooped…