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President Joe Biden said he expected Iran to attack Israel, quote, sooner rather than

later, telling reporters that his message to Iran was, quote, don't.

He added that America was, quote, devoted to the defense of Israel.

Following America's warning earlier this week that the Islamic

Republic could launch a quote significant attack, diplomats have called on Iran to exercise caution.

Quote, whoever harms us, we will harm them, said Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime

Minister.

Assets under Black Rocks Management reached $10.5 trillion during the first

quarter, a record high. Adjusted net income rose by 23% year on year and revenues by 11%.

The world's largest asset manager benefited from rising stock prices in America, which pushed up fixed income and equity funds.

The popularity of Bitcoin exchange traded funds also boosted income. Investors pulled more than 18 billion dollars into the EDFs.

A transitional ruling council was officially set up in Haiti, which has been without an acting Prime Minister for a month,

and without an elected president since 2021. Gang violence exploded when the Prime

Minister was out of the country in early March, forcing his resignation.

The Council, which has authority until February 2026, is tasked with appointing a new Prime Minister and Government.

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