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Japan puts 'too much burden' on U.S. for security, former defense minister Kono says

Japan puts 'too much burden' on U.S. for security, former...

This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is reviewing the possibility...

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Samsung profit surges over eightfold to beat estimates as AI boom fuels memory chip crunch

Samsung profit surges over eightfold to beat estimates...

Samsung Electronics reported an over eightfold increase in first-quarter operating...

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Brent crude hits 4-year high, soaring past $126, as U.S. military to reportedly brief Trump on action against Iran

Brent crude hits 4-year high, soaring past $126, as U.S....

Brent crude has surged to its highest levels since mid-2022, LSEG data shows, as...

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SoftBank reportedly weighs $100 billion valuation for new AI and robotics spinout in potential U.S. IPO

SoftBank reportedly weighs $100 billion valuation for new...

SoftBank Group is planning to create and list a standalone artificial intelligence...

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Brent crude tops $121 as U.S. military to reportedly brief Trump on potential action against Iran

Brent crude tops $121 as U.S. military to reportedly brief...

Oil extended gains Thursday on signs of a prolonged U.S. blockade of Iranian exports...

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Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as oil climbs on Iran tensions, Fed holds rates

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as oil climbs on Iran...

Asia-Pacific markets traded largely lower Thursday, tracking overnight losses on...

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China factory activity tops expectations in April — but growth slows as new orders soften

China factory activity tops expectations in April — but...

The official purchasing managers' index reading of 50.3 was higher than the the...

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Oil extends gains with Brent at $120 as fears of an extended U.S.-Iran conflict rise

Oil extends gains with Brent at $120 as fears of an extended...

Oil extended gains Thursday on signs of a prolonged U.S. blockade of Iranian exports...

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Samsung profit surges over eight-fold to beat estimates as AI boom fuels memory chip crunch

Samsung profit surges over eight-fold to beat estimates...

Samsung Electronics reported an over eight-fold increase in first-quarter operating...

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CNBC Daily Open: Trump's big threats and Big Tech's bigger wallets

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's big threats and Big Tech's bigger...

Iran is back at the top of our headlines after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened...