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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media flanked by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he departs the White House for Florida on March 20, 2026 in Washington, DC, USA.Nathan Howard | Reuters Hello, my name is Dylan Butts from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. The Middle East conflict entered its fourth week over the weekend, with US President Donald Trump and the Iranian government issuing dueling warnings over the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of the vital shipping route has spooked international markets, as the U.S. government faces pressure to rein in energy…
On October 25, 2025, a giant inflatable toy called “Lovebu” floats on the surface of Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, China.Video Visual China Group | Getty ImagesRebecca Zhou, 28, who was born in China’s Sichuan province, has a variety of Moomin goods – bags, mugs and figurines featuring white Finnish characters resembling hippos – collected over the years.Although, by her own admission, many of these purchases may seem “childish,” “it’s (simply) nice to treat yourself to something fun, even if it’s not the most bang for your buck.”Mr. Zhou is not alone. Data from analysts and official sources shows that…
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are giving fans something exciting. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star joined the seven-time F1 champion on a recent visit to Tokyo, as seen in photos shared on social media on March 22nd, amid continued romance rumors surrounding the pair. During the outing, Kim, 45, wore a long-sleeved gray dress with a thigh-high slit and black patterned boots, and had her arm around Lewis, 41, who was wearing a brown jacket and baggy pants. The pair were joined by Kim’s sister Khloe Kardashian, who opted for a white collared shirt, blue jeans, and sneakers.…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press before his departs the White House en route Miami on March 20, 2026, in Washington, D.C.Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump late Saturday threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, as the war escalated in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week.”If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!” Trump said in a post on Truth…
American Idol fans turned down the lights a little earlier than usual this week. After ABC announced it would no longer air the season of The Bachelorette starring Taylor Frankie Paul starting March 22, the network replaced the dating series with reruns of the competition show. The Secret Life of Mormon Wives star’s wife-hunting journey was finally shelved on March 19, 2023, after a video surfaced of a physical altercation between her and then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. Shortly after, a spokesperson for Disney Entertainment, the parent company of ABC and Hulu, shared insight into the company’s determination. “In light of the…
The Pakistan Super League will be held as scheduled from March 26, but it will be held behind closed doors and at only two venues.Published March 22, 2026March 22, 2026Pakistan’s premier T20 league will be held in empty stadiums due to the recent rise in oil prices, a senior Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official said.The franchise’s home Pakistan Super League, which was scheduled to begin on Thursday, has also canceled its opening ceremony in Lahore due to fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe league…
The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) or the Chagos Islands (formerly the Oil Islands) is a British overseas territory located in the Indian Ocean midway between Africa and Indonesia. The largest island is Diego Garcia (44 km x 44 km), which is home to joint Anglo-American military facilities. (Photo courtesy of Pictures From History/Universal Images Group, Getty Images)Photos from History | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesIran fired two missiles at the joint Anglo-American Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean, but they did not hit their target, British ministers announced on Sunday, confirming earlier reports about the number…
HBO “Harry Potter” actor Draco Malfoy details major changes to his character in the new showPapa Essiedu opens up about a worrying reality. The Shakespearean stage actor, who was announced to play Severus Snape (previously played by Alan Rickman) in the new Harry Potter television series, has spoken out about the racism he has endured since joining the cast of the HBO show. “That’s really important,” he said in an interview with the London Times published March 21. “The reality is, if you look at Instagram, you’ll see someone saying, ‘I’m going to come to your house and kill you.’…
Real won a hard-fought victory in the Madrid derby to stay within four points of league leaders Barcelona.Published March 22, 2026March 22, 2026Real Madrid fought back to beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a breathless derby in the Spanish capital on Sunday, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice to keep Alvaro Arbeloa’s side within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.Atlético’s Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 33rd minute on Sunday, following a deft counter-attack from Matteo Ruggieri and a superb backheel from Giuliano Simeone.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listVinicius equalized with a penalty in the 52nd minute after…
When the gavel fell in December, Christie’s had set a record that had the auction world buzzing.A Tiffany necklace adorned with sparkling blue Paraiba tourmaline gemstones and diamonds sold for more than $4.2 million, 10 times its reserve price. Then the matching earrings were a hit, also selling for 10 times the estimated price.A 13.54-carat Paraiba-shaped tourmaline and diamond necklace by Tiffany & Co. sold for $4.2 million at Christie’s auction in New York last December, 10 times its reserve price.Provided by: Christie’s Images Ltd. 2026″I think this was an indicator of how much retail customers are willing to buy…