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Global markets slid after the Federal Reserve held rates steady and warned of persistent inflation, while an Iranian missile strike caused "extensive damage" to Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub, heightening fears of a fresh energy shock.

Oil prices jumped as markets react to escalating tensions after Qatar said Iranian missile strikes damaged a key liquefied natural gas export facility.

Labubu is set to hit the big screen in a deal with Sony Pictures.

Investors in Asia will look toward the Bank of Japan decision, which is expected to hold rates at 0.75%.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard had threatened to attack energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Emirates.

China's ClawdBot use is soaring as tech giants hold meet-ups to help everyone add the artificial intelligence digital assistant to their devices.

Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Warsh is confirmed

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its decision in interest rates.

Johnson & Johnson said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its once-daily psoriasis pill, the first oral option to rival best-selling shots.

Meta is scaling back its metaverse focus, cutting studios and headcount at Reality Labs to prioritize artificial intelligence.