Cramer Urges Selective Strategy as Fed Rate-Hike Cycle Looms
NEW YORK — Financial analyst Jim Cramer advised investors on Wednesday to prioritize selectivity over broad market avoidance as the Federal Reserve prepares for a potential cycle of interest rate incr...
Italy Deploys Navy Vessels to Bab el-Mandeb Strait Without EU Mandate
ROME, Sept. 18 (AP) — The Italian Ministry of Defense announced Thursday the immediate deployment of naval vessels to the strategic Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, marking a unilateral move to safeguard comm...
Thousands March in Tehran for National Unity Under 'Sacrifice for Iran' Banner
TEHRAN — Thousands of people took to the streets of Tehran on Thursday, staging a large-scale march from Imam Hossein Square to Enghelab Square as part of the "Sacrifice for Iran" campaign. The demons...
Iranian Military Units Parade in Tehran to Signal Readiness Against Foreign Threats
TEHRAN (AP) — Iranian military units marched through the capital on Thursday in a large-scale display of force titled "Sacrifice for Iran," explicitly designed to demonstrate the nation's preparedness...
Tusk Warns Russia Waging Hybrid War on Poland, Vows Allied Response to Direct Attack
WARSAW (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned Wednesday that Russia is actively waging a hybrid war against Poland and stated that any direct military attack would trigger an immediate respon...
WordPress Patches Critical Click2Shell Flaw Allowing Unauthorized Theme Installs
SAN FRANCISCO — The WordPress security team released emergency patches on Thursday to address a critical vulnerability in the core software that allowed attackers to force theme installations and exec...
United States Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council Citing Bias and Hypocrisy
NEW YORK — The United States officially withdrew from the United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday, ending its membership in the Geneva-based body over longstanding concerns regarding institut...
Tenfold Software Outlines Strategy to Curb Microsoft 365 Access Risks
SAN FRANCISCO — Tenfold Software announced on Thursday a strategic approach to mitigating security vulnerabilities within Microsoft 365 environments by implementing centralized access governance and o...
Cybercriminals Launch Malware Campaign Impersonating LastPass and Software Firms
SAN FRANCISCO — A sophisticated malware campaign targeting users of popular software has emerged, utilizing search engine optimization tactics to distribute a new information-stealing trojan under the...
Three Students Killed in Shooting at Philippine High School
BANGA, Philippines (AP) — Three students were killed and eight others wounded in a shooting at Banga National High School on Thursday afternoon, prompting an emergency lockdown and a massive police re...
CoreWeave Shares Fall 4.16% Following $3 Billion Capital Raise Announcement
SAN FRANCISCO — CoreWeave Inc. shares declined 4.16% on Wednesday as the artificial intelligence infrastructure company announced a major capital raise consisting of a $3 billion convertible debt offe...
Microsoft Resolves Bug Triggering False Microsoft Defender Antivirus Alerts
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft has resolved a software bug that caused false alerts warning users that Microsoft Defender Antivirus was turned off following the installation of recent system updates....
Researchers Exploit Forum Flaw to Access OpenAI Employee Account in Bug Bounty Test
SAN FRANCISCO — Cybersecurity researchers from Hacktron AI successfully breached an OpenAI employee's ChatGPT account on Sept. 18, 2026, by exploiting a vulnerability in a third-party Discourse commun...
Clashes Erupt in Marib After Shelling of Tribal Leader's Home
MARIB, Yemen — Violent clashes erupted in the streets of Marib city on Wednesday between Saudi-backed Islah forces and members of the Ubaydah tribe, following an artillery strike on a residence belong...
Russian Forces Strike Cargo Ship Delivering Military Supplies to Ukrainian Port of Izmail
ODESSA, Ukraine — The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that its armed forces struck a dry cargo vessel transporting military supplies destined for the Ukrainian port city of Izmail. ...
Vulnerability in Major AI Coding Agents Allows Malicious Plugin Swaps
SAN FRANCISCO — A critical security flaw discovered in four leading artificial intelligence coding agents enables attackers to replace trusted software plugins with malicious versions, potentially gra...
T-Mobile Surges Past Peers in Valuation and Cash Flow Growth
NEW YORK — T-Mobile US Inc. has emerged as the clear leader among United States telecommunications carriers, surpassing its major competitors in both market valuation and free cash flow growth as of S...
China and Russia Condemn U.S. Legislation Targeting Russian Oil Buyers
BEIJING/MOSCOW — China and Russia issued sharp condemnations on Wednesday regarding a United States legislative measure designed to sanction purchasers of Russian crude oil, warning that the move coul...
Microsoft Patches 18 Vulnerabilities in AI and Cloud Infrastructure
SEATTLE — Microsoft released security updates on Friday addressing 18 vulnerabilities affecting its artificial intelligence and cloud computing products, aiming to close gaps that could allow unauthor...
U.S. State Department Approves Potential Sale of 48 F-35 Fighters to Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II strike fighters to Saudi Arabia, marking a significant expansion of military cooperation between the two ...
Iran Strikes Vessel in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
TEHRAN — Iran launched an attack on a commercial vessel in the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday evening, marking a significant escalation in maritime security concerns within one...
US Military Convoy Departs Iraqi Kurdistan as Final Withdrawal Looms
ERBIL, Iraq (Sept. 17, 2026) — A US military convoy carrying heavy equipment departed the Kurdish region of Iraq on Wednesday, marking a significant step in the American withdrawal from the country th...
U.S. Grants Visas to Iranian President and Foreign Minister for UNGA
NEW YORK — The United States has granted visas to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and a delegation of senior officials, clearing the way for their attendance at th...
New Android Malware 'RatHat' Persists on Devices Despite Uninstallation
BEIJING — A sophisticated new strain of Android malware known as RatHat has emerged, employing a technique that allows threat actors to maintain control over infected devices even after the malicious ...
Check Point Discloses Critical Vulnerability Allowing Remote Root Access
JERUSALEM — Check Point Software Technologies disclosed a critical security flaw on Thursday affecting its Security Management and Log Servers, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute a...
Revolut Weighs Dual Listing on London and U.S. Exchanges to Boost Valuation
LONDON — Fintech giant Revolut is considering a dual initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq, a strategic move aimed at accessing broader investor pools and maximizing its ...
Trump Announces Major Progress on U.S. Army Base in Poland to Strengthen Alliance
WARSAW, Poland — President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States has made significant strides toward establishing a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland, marking a pivotal shift in ...
U.S. State Department Approves Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has formally approved a proposed sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets and 49 Pratt & Whitney engines to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a significant expansion of A...
Serbia Inaugurates Israeli-Designed Drone Assembly Plant to Boost Defense Output
BELGRADE — Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić inaugurated a new combat drone assembly facility in Serbia on Wednesday, marking a significant expansion of the nation's defense manufacturing capabilitie...
Lyft Shares Drop After Guggenheim Downgrades Stock on Growth Concerns
NEW YORK (AP) — Lyft Inc. shares fell 2.2% in trading Wednesday after Guggenheim downgraded the ride-hailing company's stock from Buy to Neutral and lowered its price target. The move by analyst Taylo...