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Seoul, South KoreaAP — North Korea said on Thursday that this week’s tests included a variety of new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles equipped with cluster bomb warheads, as it expands its nuclear arsenal against rival South Korea. The report in North Korean state media came a day after South Korea’s military said it had detected North Korea launching multiple missiles from its east coast region in its second launch within two days. North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency said the tests lasted three days starting Monday and included demonstrations of anti-aircraft weapons, an alleged electromagnetic weapons system and…
A month after the worst oil supply disruption since the 1970s Arab embargo, economic pain across Asia is reviving uncomfortable questions. “Could this be 1997 again?” It’s hard to ignore the similarities. Asian currencies are under pressure, increasing the risk of capital outflows. Rising energy costs have prompted governments around the world to take emergency measures, while central banks are drawing down foreign exchange reserves. In Thailand, policymakers are moving to ration gasoline. Meanwhile, the government declared a national emergency due to soaring pump prices in the Philippines. Widening trade deficits and rising inflation expectations across the region are reminiscent…
On Wednesday, the cargo spot price for Brent crude oil hit $124.68 per barrel, indicating that an Iran ceasefire deal is unlikely to resolve severe supply disruptions caused by the five-week war. In contrast to futures contracts for Brent crude for delivery after June, the spot price determines Brent crude for delivery within the next 10 to 30 days. Spot prices fell $19.75 following the two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, according to S&P Global, which tracks the data. However, it remains nearly $30 above the June Brent futures contract, which closed at $94.75 on Wednesday. Rising…
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – APRIL 6: US President Donald Trump holds a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Conference Room at the White House on April 6, 2026 in Washington, DC, USA. Celal Gunes | Anadolu | Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump appears to be turning his attention back to Greenland while venting his frustrations with NATO, as the diplomatic fallout from the Iran war reveals rifts in America’s relationship with the security alliance.”NATO wasn’t there when we needed it, and they won’t be there when we need it again. Remember Greenland, that big, poorly run block of…
Thursday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…manchester unitedManchester United could be linked with summer signing as Joshua Zirkzee moves to Atalanta in swap deal for midfielder Ederson – The Mirror Borussia Dortmund are considering a third move for Jadon Sancho as his spell at Manchester United comes to an end – The Telegraph Manchester United are reportedly planning to sign two new midfielders and are ready to sell Manuel Ugarte this summer. See the back page of Sky Sports News Back Pages is a review of national newspaper sports headlines, broadcast live on Sky Sports News from 10.30pm every Monday…
As tensions between the U.S. and Iran cool, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday’s big rally made it clear which stocks investors should buy and which to avoid as the situation stabilizes.”If you look at the list of the best performers and the worst performers, you’ll know what’s worth owning and what’s untouchable when the dust settles,” Kramer said on Wednesday’s “Mad Money” show. “You know what professional asset managers are going after when the market gets tough again. This is a great way to understand what will take you to greater heights and what is just a dead end,” he…
Jamie Carragher says Arne Slott’s tactics were “hugely wrong” and says Virgil van Dijk will be begging him not to use a back five again after Liverpool’s loss to Paris Saint-Germain.Liverpool were left with a huge task of reaching the last four of the Champions League after losing 2-0 to the holders in the quarter-final first leg, with Carragher saying they could easily have been “five or six” ahead. Luis Enrique’s Liverpool were handed their 16th defeat of the season, with Desiree Douye and Juvica Kvaratscheria on target, but they missed successive chances to extend their lead and had two…
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you the first information about tomorrow and the last information about today. Sign up for free to receive it straight to your inbox. As stocks soared Wednesday, here’s what CNBC TV producers were watching and what they’re eyeing for the next deal. Spicy Deals McCormick CEO Brendan Foley will appear live on “Squawk on the Street” Thursday at 9 a.m. ET. Last week, the spice giant announced it would acquire Unilever’s food business. MKC has fallen about 6% since the acquisition was announced. Stock prices will fall 25% in…
Tubi, the Fox-owned streaming service, on Tuesday announced the release of a native app within ChatGPT. This makes it easy for viewers to discover a large library of over 300,000 movies and TV episodes. While competitors like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are experimenting with AI-powered recommendations within their platforms, Tubi is the first major streaming service to build a dedicated experience directly within ChatGPT. To access the integration, users install the Tubi app from the ChatGPT app store and start by typing “@Tubi” at the prompt. From there, users can make natural language requests like “thriller for girls’ night…
On January 28, 2025, the Nikkei Stock Average is displayed on an electronic securities board outside a securities company in Tokyo.Toru Hanai | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were set to open mostly higher as investors assessed the impact of President Donald Trump’s decision to halt attacks on Iran for two weeks.In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said, “I agree to a two-week moratorium on bombing and attacks on Iran.” “We have received a 10-point proposal from Iran that we believe provides a viable basis for negotiations.”However, the “two-sided” ceasefire was conditional on Iran agreeing to reopen the…