NEW YORK — World oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, with Brent crude topping $105 per barrel and WTI hovering near $97 as stalled U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and persistent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz kept markets on edge amid one of the most significant supply shocks in recent years.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared Wednesday there is "no time frame" for ending the U.S. conflict with Iran, signaling an open-ended military and diplomatic posture even as a fragile ceasefire extension hangs in the balance and fresh clashes disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
SEOUL, South Korea — The escalating legal troubles facing Bang Si-Hyuk, the billionaire founder and chairman of HYBE, the agency behind global K-pop supergroup BTS, are raising fresh questions about potential ripple effects on the group's highly anticipated full-group activities and world tour as police seek an arrest warrant over alleged investor fraud tied to the company's 2020 initial public offering.
SYDNEY — Anzac Day will be observed as a public holiday across every Australian state and territory on Saturday, April 25, 2026, but only residents in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Western Australia will enjoy an additional day off on Monday, April 27, creating uneven long weekends as the nation commemorates its fallen service members.
SYDNEY — Australia's biggest bank, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, is cutting another 119 jobs across its operations, including a significant number at subsidiary Bankwest, citing the completion of internal programs, work simplification and an evolving mix of skills needed to meet changing customer demands.
SYDNEY — Australia's real estate market entered 2026 riding strong momentum from the previous year, but early data and revised forecasts point to a widening divide between booming mid-tier capitals and cooling major eastern cities, even as national dwelling values continue to climb.
PITTSBURGH — As the 2026 NFL Draft gets underway Thursday night in Pittsburgh, all eyes are on a loaded class filled with franchise quarterbacks, shutdown cornerbacks, dominant edge rushers and versatile offensive weapons. With the Las Vegas Raiders holding the No. 1 overall pick, this year's talent pool could reshape multiple franchises for years to come.
NEW YORK — Tesla Inc. shares fell more than 1.5% in early trading Thursday, dipping to $381.62 by 9:48 a.m. EDT on April 23 as investors paused after a strong run and awaited clarity on the company's delayed robotaxi unveiling and slowing electric vehicle demand.
SAN FRANCISCO — All tours to Alcatraz Island were suddenly canceled this week as the National Park Service closed the historic former prison site for urgent dock repairs, leaving thousands of ticket holders scrambling for refunds or alternatives.
Anthropic has announced that third-party app integrations are now possible with Claude AI. This covers Spotify, Booking.com, and other apps for daily use.
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift has solidified her status as the undisputed queen of streaming, becoming the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify with more than 120 billion career streams as of April 2026.