UN Demands Release of Detained Activists Following Alleged Mistreatment
GENEVA — The United Nations called on Israel on Tuesday to immediately release two humanitarian activists detained in international waters, citing disturbing reports of severe mistreatment while in cu...
UniCredit to Sell Russian Banking Stake to UAE Investor
MILAN — Italy's UniCredit SpA announced Wednesday a non-binding agreement to sell a significant portion of its Russian banking operations to a private investor from the United Arab Emirates. The deal,...
Democratic Lawmakers Demand Disclosure of Israel's Nuclear Arsenal
WASHINGTON — A group of 30 Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to disclose details regarding Israel's nuclear arsenal on Tuesday, marking...
Cramer Highlights Geopolitical Tensions, AI Sector as Key Market Drivers for Wednesday
NEW YORK (AP) — CNBC's Jim Cramer identified a potential Iran war agreement, artificial intelligence developments, and a slate of corporate earnings as the primary catalysts for Wednesday's trading se...
Israeli Chief of Staff Claims 2,000 Hezbollah Operatives Eliminated in Southern Lebanon
SOUTHERN LEBANON — Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announced on Tuesday that more than 2,000 Hezbollah operatives have been killed since the launch of Operation 'Lion's Roar,' marking a significant ...
China Urges Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz During High-Level Visit
BEIJING — China pressed Iran on Tuesday to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz and avoid further escalation of regional hostilities, citing severe economic disruptions caused by the waterway's closu...
Moscow to Suspend Mobile Internet Access on May 9
MOSCOW — Mobile internet access across Moscow will be temporarily suspended on May 9, including connectivity to whitelisted websites and SMS messaging, the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Com...
AI-Assisted Cyberattack Targets Monterrey Water Utility
MONTERREY, Mexico — An unidentified threat actor utilized artificial intelligence tools to breach the operational technology systems of a municipal water utility in Monterrey on Wednesday, marking a s...
Iranian Embassy in Armenia Responds to German Chancellor's Nuclear Demands
YEREVAN, Armenia (May 6, 2026) — The Iranian Embassy in Armenia issued a sharp, ironic statement on Tuesday in response to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's latest demands regarding Tehran's nuclear ...
Iran, Saudi Arabia Call for Regional Cooperation Amid Middle East Tensions
BEIJING — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met Tuesday to urge regional cooperation aimed at preventing further escalation of tensions in th...
Iran Accuses U.S., Israel of War Crimes in 40-Day Conflict
TEHRAN — Iran's High Council for Human Rights has formally accused the United States and Israel of committing war crimes and gross violations of the Geneva Conventions during a 40-day military conflic...
Two Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Drone Incident
JERUSALEM (AP) — Two Israeli soldiers were wounded Tuesday after two explosive drones fell near their position in Israel, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed. The incident occurred at approximately 1...
Economist Warns of Global Impact from Strait of Hormuz Closure
LONDON (May 6, 2026) — A closure or significant disruption of the Strait of Hormuz would trigger severe economic and geopolitical consequences, according to Paul Hickin, chief economist at the Petrole...
Israeli Bulldozers Uproot Olive Trees at Entrance to Deir Istiya
DEIR ISTIYA, West Bank — Israeli bulldozers uprooted a grove of olive trees at the northern entrance to the village of Deir Istiya on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 9:11 a.m. ...
UNHCR Warns Lebanon's Humanitarian Crisis Remains Fragile Despite Ceasefire
GENEVA, May 6 (AP) — The United Nations Refugee Agency warned Wednesday that Lebanon's humanitarian crisis remains highly fragile despite the recent ceasefire, as Israeli military operations continue ...
State Department Warns Employees Against Using Confidential Data for Prediction Market Bets
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of State issued a directive on Tuesday warning federal employees against using confidential information to place bets on prediction markets, citing concerns over the p...
DOD Contractor API Flaw Exposes Military Course Data, Service Member Records
WASHINGTON — A security vulnerability in an API managed by a Department of Defense contractor exposed sensitive military course data and service member records, according to findings released Tuesday....
Saudi Arabia Welcomes Iranian Hajj Pilgrims with Flowers and Cakes in Mecca
MECCA, Saudi Arabia — Iranian pilgrims arriving for the annual Hajj pilgrimage were greeted with flowers and cakes by Saudi officials and volunteers upon their arrival in Mecca on Tuesday, marking a n...
Iran's Pezeshkian Vows No Submission to US Threats in Call with Iraqi Leader
TEHRAN, May 6 (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Wednesday that his nation will never submit to United States threats and bullying, a declaration made during a telephone conversation wi...
Ukraine Marks Infantry Day Amid Ongoing Conflict
KYIV, Ukraine (May 6, 2026) — Ukraine observed Armed Forces Infantry Day on Wednesday, honoring soldiers who have defended the nation against Russia's invasion for more than four years. The annual obs...
Ukraine Air Defense Neutralizes 89 of 111 Russian Targets in Major Attack
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted 89 of 111 enemy projectiles during a large-scale Russian assault that began in the early hours of May 6, local time. The United24media platform...
Israeli Knesset Delegation Meets Taiwan Officials in Cross-Party Visit
TAIPEI — A cross-party delegation of Israeli lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday for high-level talks with ROC officials, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two non-aligned par...
U.S. Stock Futures Rise on Middle East Calm, Chip Rally
U.S. stock futures climbed early Wednesday morning, driven by renewed optimism over a potential de-escalation in the Middle East and a surge in semiconductor stocks. The Nasdaq 100 futures led the ga...
Heavy Fighting Erupts in Syria's Idlib as HTS Forces Clash with Gunmen
IDLIB, Syria — Heavy fighting erupted Monday across Syria's Idlib province, with clashes intensifying around the towns of Al-Foua, Kafriya, and Kafr Jales. The violence follows a series of raids and a...
Save the Children Condemns New Israeli Death Penalty Law Targeting Palestinians
JERUSALEM — Save the Children has condemned a new Israeli law reinstating the death penalty, warning that the legislation threatens the rights of Palestinian children and lacks clear exemptions for mi...
Russia, Qatar Urge End to Force in Strait of Hormuz Crisis
DUBAI — The foreign ministries of Russia and Qatar issued a joint statement Monday calling for the immediate abandonment of any attempts to resolve the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz throug...
Mother of Detained Activist Dies While Son Remains Held in International Waters
JERUSALEM — Teresa Regina de Ávila e Silva, the mother of detained human rights activist Thiago Ávila, has died without seeing her son released from custody, family members confirmed Monday. Ávila rem...
UK Financial Sector Tests Cyber Defenses in National Hackathon
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom’s financial sector faced a simulated cyber assault Tuesday as 33 teams from 16 organizations competed in a national cybersecurity hackathon designed to test the resili...
Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes Border Region of Iran and Iraq
TEHRAN — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the border region between Iran and Iraq on Monday evening, shaking communities in western Iran and parts of northern and eastern Iraq. The tremor occurred at...
Rubio: US-led Project Freedom Mission Is Defensive, Not Offensive
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Monday that the American-led Project Freedom Humanitarian Mission is a defensive operation, clarifying that U.S. forces will only respond w...