Oil prices rose slightly on Monday amid growing concerns about potential supply disruptions from the oil-producing Middle East. Brent crude futures for November delivery increased by 16 cents, or 0.22%, reaching $72.14 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures added 8 cents, or 0.12%, to $68.26 a barrel. Last week, Brent fell around 3%, while WTI fell by around 5%. Source: Qatar News Agency
Samsung Electronics Q1 Net Surges Over Fivefold on AI-Driven Demand
April 30, 2026
Seoul: Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its first-quarter net profit surged more than fivefold from a year earlier, driven by