Iranian Parliament Speaker Warns Time Is Running Out
TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stark warning on Wednesday, stating that time is running out in a message posted to his official channel. The statement, released ...
IDF Intercepts Missile, Second Impacts Open Area in Nighttime Incident
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israel Defense Forces intercepted one of two incoming projectiles on Wednesday night, while a second missile struck an open area, the military said. The incident occurred at 20:1...
Majority of Israelis Support Continuing War Against Lebanon, Poll Finds
JERUSALEM — A majority of Israelis support continuing the military campaign against Lebanon, with 79% backing the ongoing war, according to a poll released Wednesday by Hebrew Channel 12. The survey,...
Iranian-linked hackers exposed nearly 4,000 US industrial devices
WASHINGTON — Iranian-linked hackers exposed nearly 4,000 industrial devices across the United States to cyberattacks, targeting programmable logic controllers manufactured by Rockwell Automation. The...
Indian Man Loses Rs 7 Lakh in Car Rental Cyber Fraud
NEW DELHI, India — A man lost Rs 7 lakh after his father booked a car on rent, falling victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme that exploited family trust and digital payment systems. The incide...
Hacking Group Handala Breaches Former Israeli Chief of Staff Phone, Exposes Secret Jordanian Coordination
JERUSALEM — The Handala hacking group breached the personal mobile phone of Herzi Halevi, the former Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, exposing secret coordination between Jordan and Israel. The gro...
Iran's IRGC Denies Involvement in Recent Gulf Attacks
TEHRAN — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has formally denied any involvement in recent attacks targeting Gulf nations, a statement issued on Wednesday amid escalating regional tensions...
Iraqi Factions Linked to Unspecified Incident in Baghdad
BAGHDAD — Iraqi political and military factions are under scrutiny following an unspecified event that has drawn attention from regional security officials. The incident, which occurred on April 9, 20...
UAE Air Defences Intercept Iranian Drones Over Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (April 9, 2026) — A Pantsir air defence system successfully intercepted a swarm of Iranian drones over United Arab Emirates airspace late Wednesday evening, marking a s...
Air Defense Systems Activated Over Tehran and Other Iranian Cities
TEHRAN — Air defense systems were activated over Tehran and other areas across Iran on Wednesday evening, as anti-aircraft fire and explosions were heard throughout the capital and surrounding regions...
Violent Clashes Erupt in Southern Lebanon Following Israeli Infiltration Attempt
BEIRUT — Violent clashes erupted Wednesday evening in the village of Al Kihiam in southern Lebanon after Israeli forces attempted to infiltrate the western district, local officials and witnesses said...
Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire in Lebanon, Vows Continued Strikes
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Wednesday that there is no ceasefire in Lebanon and that Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah with full force until security ...
Iran, Spain Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Tensions in Phone Call
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation Wednesday with his Spanish counterpart, José Manuel Albares, to discuss the escalating conflict involving Iran, the...
Kuwait Intercepts Hostile Drones Targeting Vital Facilities
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait's air defense forces intercepted multiple hostile drones that breached national airspace and targeted critical infrastructure on Wednesday, the Defense Ministry announced. The mi...
US Stock Futures Dip as Investors Weigh Inflation Data Against Borrowing Costs
NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures edged lower Thursday as investors balanced fresh concerns over rising inflation against signs of easing pressure on borrowing costs. The mixed economic signals created un...
HDFC Bank Ordered to Refund Rs 38 Lakh in Cyber Fraud Case
NEW DELHI, April 10, 2026 — HDFC Bank was ordered on Thursday to refund Rs 38 lakh to a customer following a cyber fraud incident, marking a significant regulatory intervention in the financial sector...
Israel Defense Minister Announces Plans to Wipe Out Civilian Homes in Lebanon's Litani Area
BEIRUT — Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans on Wednesday for Israeli forces to demolish civilian homes in areas of Lebanon bordering Israel and occupy the Litani region, marking a s...
Explosions Rock Kuwait as Authorities Investigate
KUWAIT CITY — A series of loud explosions were heard across parts of Kuwait on Wednesday evening, prompting immediate emergency responses and widespread public concern. The blasts occurred at approxim...
UK Energy Firm Zephyr Loses $1M in Payment Redirection Cyber Fraud
LONDON — Zephyr Energy, a United Kingdom-based energy firm, confirmed Thursday that it lost approximately $1 million following a cyber fraud attack involving the redirection of company payments. The ...
US Inflation Surges to Two-Year High Amid Fuel Price Spike
WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States accelerated to 3.3% year-over-year in March, marking the highest annual rate in two years, as escalating costs for energy products drove consumer prices upw...
Israel demands removal of Hezbollah ministers from Lebanon government
JERUSALEM — Israel has demanded that Lebanon remove Hezbollah ministers from its government as a confidence-building measure, according to a statement from an Israeli cabinet source on Wednesday. The ...
Ukraine Projects Image of Air Defense Proficiency Amid Ongoing Conflict
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials are actively promoting a narrative of high competence in countering drone and missile attacks, a strategy analysts describe as political public relations rather tha...
Ukraine Prepares for New U.S. Meeting Amid Ongoing Negotiations
KYIV — Ukraine is preparing for a new meeting with the United States, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Wednesday, as diplomatic efforts continue to navigate a complex geopolitical landscape. T...
Lebanon Health Ministry Reports 303 Killed in Israeli Strikes
BEIRUT — The Lebanese Ministry of Health updated casualty figures on Wednesday, reporting that 303 people have been killed and 1,150 wounded in Israeli strikes across Lebanon. The figures represent th...
Supply Chain Attack Targets CPUID Software with Malware
A sophisticated supply chain attack targeting CPUID is currently distributing malware through compromised versions of popular system monitoring tools, security researchers confirmed Thursday. The cam...
US Department of War Approves $4.7 Billion PAC-3 Missile Sale
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of War approved a $4.7 billion contract on Thursday for the production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors under a foreign military sales program. The a...
Iran's Foreign Minister Warns U.S. of Economic Fallout Over Netanyahu
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi issued a stark warning to the United States on Wednesday, cautioning that allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to undermine diploma...
Ayatollah Khamenei Speech Expected in Iran
TEHRAN, April 9, 2026 — Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is scheduled to deliver a speech in Iran within the next few hours. The announcement marks a significant moment for the senior cleric, whose public a...
IDF Strike Hits Village in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — An Israeli military strike struck the village of Siksakiyeh in Lebanon's Sidon District on Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict along the border region. The at...
Iranian Foreign Minister Links Regional Ceasefire to Netanyahu's Legal Fate
TEHRAN, April 9 (AP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Wednesday that a region-wide ceasefire would accelerate the imprisonment of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, linking the...