Financial markets and global energy supplies react to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, while major tech companies face heavy regulatory fines and security disruptions.

Two people were killed after Saudi air defences intercepted a drone targeting a facility at Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oilfield, prompting Washington to order non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia.

Oil flows from the Persian Gulf have nearly returned to pre-war levels, though traders remain cautious and energy prices face ongoing volatility amid reports of explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.

EU tech regulators have launched an investigation into Booking.com to determine if the reservation platform is doing enough to prevent phishing scams and fraudulent listings.

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta Platforms to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company misled consumers regarding data privacy following a political consulting scandal.

Government agencies and corporations worldwide temporarily shut down websites after the discovery of two critical security flaws involving the PHP programming language.

The Pakistani government adjusted local fuel prices, reducing petrol by Rs2.71 to Rs379.31 per litre while increasing high-speed diesel slightly to Rs390.11 per litre.

Wall Street analysts have voiced skepticism over market rumors of a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, warning of significant strategic and financial downsides for investors.

Moderna shares remain in focus as the company prepares to release critical Phase 3 clinical trial results for its custom cancer vaccine this weekend.

Investors continue to drive the healthcare sector to record highs, with analysts highlighting seven specific stocks boasting strong projected revenue growth rates through 2028.