Iranian Military Command Issues Maritime Security Statement for Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on Sunday a new directive regarding maritime security operations in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, asserting its authority t...
Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms Anti-War Stance Following Trump Criticism
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV pledged on Sunday to continue speaking out against war and global suffering after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized the pontiff for condemning U.S.-Israeli mi...
Suicide Attackers Detonate in Algeria's Blida Province
BLIDA, Algeria — Suicide attackers detonated explosives in Algeria's Blida Province on Sunday, triggering a security response and leaving authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the in...
Trump Posts Image Depicting Himself as Jesus Following Attack on Pope Leo XIV
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social on Sunday depicting himself as Jesus Christ, a move that drew immediate attention following an attack on Pope Leo XIV. The po...
Israeli Army Completes Encirclement of Southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil
BEIRUT — The Israeli military announced on Sunday that it has completed the encirclement of the southern Lebanese city of Bint Jbeil and that ground forces have commenced offensive operations within t...
Yemen's Ansarullah Warns of Escalation Amid Regional Tensions
SANAA, Yemen — Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement issued a stark warning on Sunday, stating it would intensify military operations if the United States and Israel resume aggressive actions against...
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace and Justice in Algiers Address
ALGIERS, Algeria — Pope Leo XIV delivered a speech on Sunday emphasizing the universal values of peace, justice, and human dignity during a visit to the Martyrs' Monument in the Algerian capital. The ...
Wall Street Strategists Signal S&P 500 Bottom Has Been Reached
NEW YORK — Two prominent Wall Street strategists have declared that the S&P 500 has reached its market bottom, signaling a potential turning point for investors amid ongoing global uncertainties. Lori...
Bank of America Analyst Predicts Tech and Out-of-Fashion Sector Gains Amid Geopolitical Shift
NEW YORK — Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett has identified Chinese technology stocks and a historically underperforming sector as the top investment opportunities for the current market cyc...
Factory Damaged in Northern Israel by Intercepted Drone Fragments
DALTON, Israel — A factory in the Dalton area of northern Israel sustained damage on Sunday morning after being struck by debris from an intercepted drone originating from Lebanon. The incident occur...
Iranian Inventor Honors Minab School Victims at Malaysia Innovation Ceremony
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — An Iranian inventor carried a symbolic backpack during the 25th Malaysia Invention and Innovation Competition ceremony on Sunday to honor the memory of young girls killed in a...
Indonesia, U.S. Discuss Military Airspace Access Agreement
JAKARTA — Indonesia and the United States are engaged in discussions regarding a potential agreement that would grant U.S. military aircraft access to Indonesian airspace, officials confirmed on Sunda...
IDF Completes Encirclement of Bint Jbeil in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — The Israel Defense Forces announced on Sunday that it has completed the encirclement of Bint Jbeil, a town in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing military operat...
Iran Warns No Gulf Port Safe if Iranian Facilities Threatened
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Armed Forces Construction Headquarters issued a stark warning Sunday, stating that no port in the Persian Gulf or the Sea of Oman would remain safe if Iranian mar...
Global Cybersecurity Threats Escalate Across Sectors in 2026
AMSTERDAM — A surge in coordinated cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and organizations across multiple sectors was detailed in a threat intelligence report published April 13, 2026. The r...
Wall Street Sees Mixed Pre-Market Moves as Earnings and Analyst Actions Drive Volatility
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks experienced significant pre-market volatility on Sunday as a wave of earnings reports, clinical trial data, and analyst revisions sent shares of major corporations in divergent ...
Blinken Comments on Trump's Political Standing in 2026
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken offered an assessment of President Donald Trump's political situation on Sunday, marking a rare public commentary from the former cabinet mem...
Majority of Americans Express Concern Over Escalating War with Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — A significant majority of Americans say they are worried about the current state of the war with Iran, with more than half reporting feelings of stress as the conflict continues to u...
Israeli Officials Conduct Situational Assessment in Southern Lebanon
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi traveled to southern Lebanon on Saturday to conduct a situational assessment of...
Russian Diplomat Criticizes U.S. Vice President Over Iran Negotiation Timeline
VIENNA — Russian diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov sharply criticized U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Saturday, questioning the American official's understanding of the complexities involved in resolving tensi...
Hungary sets voting record with 77.8% turnout as polls close
BUDAPEST (AP) — Hungarian voters turned out in record numbers on Saturday, casting ballots in an election that drew 77.8% of the electorate, surpassing the previous high set more than two decades ago....
Armed boat attempt to board commercial vessel fails near Bab al-Mandab
ADEN, Yemen (AP) — A commercial ship successfully repelled an attempted boarding by an armed vessel north of the Bab al-Mandab strait on Saturday, maritime authorities confirmed. The incident occurre...
Israeli airstrike kills infant at father's funeral in southern Lebanon
TYRE, Lebanon — An Israeli airstrike killed an infant girl during a funeral for her father in southern Lebanon on Saturday, marking a grim escalation in the ongoing military offensive in the region. ...
Netanyahu Visits Occupied Lebanese Territory Amid Tensions
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered Lebanese territory under Israeli military control on Saturday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two ...
Attackers Target FreePBX Systems in Netherlands with EncystPHP Webshell
AMSTERDAM — Cyber attackers are actively scanning for and deploying the EncystPHP webshell on vulnerable FreePBX systems across the Netherlands, security researchers confirmed on Sunday. The campaign...
Experts Urge Portfolio Diversification Amid Geopolitical Tensions
NEW DELHI — Financial advisors in India are recommending that investors diversify their portfolios with quality equities, gold, and debt instruments to shield assets from market volatility driven by e...
Trump Says Iran Remains Willing to Negotiate Full Concessions
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump stated Saturday that Iranian officials have not abandoned diplomatic efforts and expects them to return to negotiations with comprehensive concessions. The remarks,...
International Law Enforcement Seizes $12 Million in Crypto Theft Operation
WASHINGTON (AP) — International law enforcement agencies from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada executed a coordinated operation on Sunday, dismantling multimillion-dollar cryptocurren...
US Air Force KC-135R Flies to UK for Repairs After Iranian Missile Strike in Saudi Arabia
MILDENHALL, United Kingdom — A damaged U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker arrived at Royal Air Force Mildenhall on Saturday, April 12, 2026, for emergency repairs following an Iranian ballistic missi...
Six Fires Reported Across U.S. Warehouses and Storefronts in 72 Hours
WASHINGTON — A series of six fires has struck warehouses and storefronts across the United States over the past three days, prompting emergency responses in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, a...