Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has pledged to avenge the death of his father and predecessor in a televised statement, raising geopolitical tensions and casting doubt on a fragile truce with the United States.
Cardano (ADA) experienced its largest single-day percentage gain since February 25, rallying 10.80% to lift its market capitalization above $6.3 billion amid a broader-market upswing.
South Korea's Kospi index is trading at its cheapest valuation on record, with a forward P/E ratio below 2008 crisis levels, as a surge in corporate earnings driven by AI memory chip demand has outstripped significant market gains.
The U.S. military has launched retaliatory strikes against Iran after its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship, according to U.S. Central Command.
The U.S. dollar was little changed on Monday, stabilizing after its worst session since late April, as currency markets turned their focus to upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes for clues on monetary policy.
Silver is trading near $59.96 after failing to break a significant resistance cluster around $61.85. Technical analysis suggests a bearish outlook, with multiple indicators pointing to a potential decline unless buyers can force a decisive move above $62.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has updated its guidance to require activist investors to reveal the identities of their clients in key regulatory filings, a significant move that increases transparency in corporate battles.
A court in Georgia has sentenced opposition politician Aleko Elisashvili to 13 years in prison for attempted terrorism, a verdict that comes amid growing concerns over democratic backsliding in the country.
A Qatari delegation visited Iran on Friday in a reported effort to mediate and de-escalate regional tensions following a recent spike in hostilities, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency.
