Lebanese Health Ministry Reports 303 Dead in Israeli Airstrikes
BEIRUT, Lebanon — The Lebanese Health Ministry reported Wednesday that 303 people were killed and 1,150 injured in Israeli airstrikes conducted across the country. The casualties occurred within a sin...
Iran's Pezeshkian Vows Continued Support for Lebanon Amid Ceasefire
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Wednesday that Iran will not abandon its allies in Lebanon despite a recent ceasefire agreement, reaffirming Tehran's commitment to the region ...
Analyst Warns Israel Faces Worst Strategic Crisis After 40-Day War with Iran
JERUSALEM, April 9, 2026 — Israel is confronting its most severe strategic crisis in decades following a 40-day war against Iran, an American-Israeli analyst stated Thursday. The assessment comes as ...
Hezbollah Launches Counter-Strikes Against Israel Following Truce Violation
BEIRUT — Hezbollah launched a series of massive counter-strikes against Israel on Wednesday evening, escalating tensions in the region following Israeli military operations that the Lebanese militant ...
Hezbollah Launches Rocket Barrage at Malkiya Settlement Following Ceasefire Breach
BEIRUT — Hezbollah fighters launched a rocket barrage against the Malkiya settlement in southern Lebanon on Wednesday evening, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The attack occu...
Hezbollah Launches Massive Rocket Barrage into Northern Israel
BEIRUT — Hezbollah launched more than 60 rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel on Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in tactics as the militant group attempts to overwhelm Israel's air de...
Google Chrome Releases Major Security Update Patching 60 Vulnerabilities
SAN FRANCISCO — Google on Thursday released Chrome 147, a major security update that patches 60 vulnerabilities across its web browser, including two critical flaws that carried bounties of $86,000 ea...
Iran Credits Pakistan for Preventing Regional Escalation Following Grave Violation
TEHRAN — Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated Wednesday that Pakistan intervened diplomatically to prevent further escalation after a grave violation was on the verge of triggering a response. T...
Lebanon Seeks Direct Talks with Israel Amid Regional Tensions
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese government has formally requested direct negotiations with Israel, marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations between the two neighbors. The announcement came on We...
Trump Urges Netanyahu to De-escalate Lebanon Attacks Ahead of Iran Talks
BEIRUT (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reduce military operations in Lebanon to facilitate ongoing negotiations with Iran, NBC News reported...
Netanyahu Announces Direct Negotiations with Lebanon
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Wednesday that he has agreed to enter into direct negotiations with Lebanon, marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations between...
German Chancellor Merz vows to keep NATO united amid Iran tensions
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday that he does not want the U.S.-led military campaign against Iran to fracture the NATO alliance, confirming Germany’s intention to assist ...
AI Browser Extensions Pose Escalating Enterprise Security Risks
AI browser extensions have emerged as a critical new vector for enterprise data exposure, with cybersecurity researchers identifying a 60% increase in vulnerabilities associated with their use. The fi...
CBI Files Chargesheet in ₹23 Crore Digital Arrest Fraud Case
NEW DELHI — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet on Wednesday in a ₹23 crore digital arrest cyber fraud case, marking a significant development in one of the country's largest...
Trump Issues Ultimatum to European Allies on Strait of Hormuz Defense
BRUSSELS — Former President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to European allies on Wednesday, demanding concrete military support and operational plans for the Strait of Hormuz within days, inclu...
Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption for Gmail on Mobile Devices
Google has deployed end-to-end encryption for Gmail on mobile devices, marking a significant shift in how the tech giant secures user communications. The update, implemented on April 10, 2026, ensures...
TotalEnergies Shuts Units at SATORP Refinery Following Accidents
JUBAIL, Saudi Arabia (AP) — TotalEnergies has shut down multiple units at the SATORP Refinery in Jubail following a series of accidents that occurred overnight. The French energy major confirmed the o...
Nine-Year-Old Palestinian Girl Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza School
BEIT LAHIA, Gaza — A nine-year-old Palestinian girl was shot and killed by Israeli fire while sitting in class inside a makeshift tent classroom at Abu Ubaida Al-Jarrah School in northern Gaza on Thur...
S&P 500 Reclaims 200-Day Moving Average, Signaling Market Recovery
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 index reclaimed its 200-day moving average on Thursday, marking a pivotal shift in market sentiment toward bulls after a prolonged period of uncertainty. The milestone was ...
TotalEnergies Halts Operations at Saudi Satorp Refinery Indefinitely
PARIS (AP) — TotalEnergies announced Thursday the indefinite shutdown of the Satorp refinery in Saudi Arabia following a series of recent strikes that have disrupted operations at the facility. The F...
Dow Futures Waver Ahead of Key Inflation Data
NEW YORK — U.S. stock index futures wavered Thursday morning as investors awaited the release of a critical inflation report that could dictate market direction for the coming quarter. The Dow Jones I...
Google Deploys Device-Binding Security Feature in Chrome 146 for Windows
SAN FRANCISCO — Google has introduced a new security mechanism in Chrome 146 for Windows designed to bind user cookies to specific devices, a move aimed at curbing session theft and unauthorized accou...
Kermanshah Police Dismantle Arms Smuggling Ring in Western Iran
KERMANSHAH, Iran — Iranian police in the western province of Kermanshah dismantled an arms smuggling ring on Thursday, seizing a cache of weapons and arresting several suspects in a coordinated operat...
Google Deploys New Cookie Theft Protections in Chrome Browser
Google has implemented new security measures in its Chrome browser designed to prevent cookie theft, marking a significant shift in how the tech giant handles user data protection. The update, rolled ...
US Air Force drone alters course toward Iranian airspace before disappearing over Strait of Hormuz
DOHA — A United States Air Force MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system altered its flight path toward Iranian airspace and transmitted an emergency alert before vanishing from radar tracking Tuesday i...
Cybersecurity Alert: Obfuscated JavaScript Link Circulates Online
A digital security alert emerged Thursday following the circulation of a link to an article titled 'Obfuscated JavaScript or Nothing' dated April 9. The content was disseminated through a Telegram pos...
Rockets Fired from Lebanon Toward Northern Israel
BEIRUT — Approximately 10 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward Israeli settlements in the north on Thursday morning, marking a significant escalation in cross-border tensions. The attacks occurre...
U.S. Treasury Announces Direct Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department announced Thursday that it will begin sharing cyber threat intelligence directly with private sector partners and allied government agencies, marking a signif...
Bank of America Identifies Top EDA Stocks Amid Rising Chip Complexity
NEW YORK — Bank of America has identified leading electronic design automation (EDA) stocks as a primary investment focus, citing surging demand driven by increasing semiconductor complexity. The inve...
Iran Banks to Resume Operations Nationwide Starting Sunday
TEHRAN — All bank branches across Iran will resume full operations beginning Sunday, marking the end of a temporary suspension of financial services, Tasnim News Agency reported Thursday. The announc...