US-Israeli Actions Against Iran Could Push 200,000 UK Households Into Poverty, Telegraph Reports
LONDON — Escalating military tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran threaten to drive 200,000 British households into poverty, according to a report published Monday by The Telegraph. T...
Hegseth warns Iran of consequences for attacks on U.S. forces, vessels
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning to Iran on Monday, stating that American forces are prepared to respond decisively to any attacks on U.S. personnel or commer...
Israeli airstrike hits southern Lebanese town of Tebnine
BEIRUT — Israeli forces launched an airstrike on the southern Lebanese town of Tebnine on Tuesday, escalating tensions along the border region. The attack occurred at approximately 10:19 a.m. local ti...
US Air Force Refueller Squawks Emergency Over Persian Gulf
DOHA — A United States Air Force KC-135R refueller aircraft transmitted an emergency distress signal while flying over the Persian Gulf on Monday before losing contact with air traffic control systems...
President Seeks Retrieval of Buried Uranium in Iran
WASHINGTON — President of the United States stated Monday that highly enriched uranium remains buried beneath rubble in Iran following Operation Midnight Hammer last year and expressed a desire to ret...
Six USAF Tankers Detected Over Jordan in Late May 2026
AMMAN, Jordan — Six United States Air Force aerial refueling tankers were airborne over Jordanian airspace late Monday night, marking a significant deployment of U.S. military assets in the region. T...
US Air Refueling Fleet Deploys Over Middle East
BEIRUT — A significant contingent of United States military aircraft, consisting of nearly 30 in-air refueling tankers, was detected airborne over various sectors of the Middle East late Sunday, with ...
Sudan Accuses UAE and Ethiopia of Drone Attack on Khartoum Airport
KHARTOUM, Sudan — The Sudanese government accused the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia of involvement in a drone attack on Khartoum International Airport on Sunday, escalating regional tensions in a ...
Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran's Attacks on UAE
RIYADH (AP) — Saudi Arabia issued a formal condemnation on Monday of Iran's military strikes against the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant diplomatic escalation in the region's ongoing tensi...
Trump: Iranian Missile Strike on UAE Largely Intercepted, Minimal Damage Reported
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump stated Monday that Iranian missile attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates were largely intercepted, with only one projectile breaching defenses and causing limi...
Russian Defense Ministry Warns Civilians to Evacuate Kyiv Ahead of Potential Strike
KYIV, Ukraine — The Russian Defense Ministry issued an urgent warning on Monday, instructing civilians and foreign diplomatic personnel in Kyiv to leave the capital immediately in anticipation of a re...
Iran warns UAE against aligning with Israel in military statement
TEHRAN — An Iranian military official issued a stark warning to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, stating that all Emirati interests would become targets if the Gulf nation aligns with Israel or tak...
Multiple Attacks Intercepted in Coordinated Incident
A series of coordinated attacks was intercepted on Monday, authorities confirmed, though details regarding the perpetrators and specific locations remain undisclosed. The incident occurred at 17:44 UT...
Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at UAE in Escalation of Regional Tensions
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against the United Arab Emirates on Monday, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The strike occurred a...
Bahrain Declares State of National Emergency Amid Unclear Circumstances
MANAMA, Bahrain — Bahrain declared a state of national emergency on Monday, marking a significant escalation in the Gulf nation’s internal security posture. The announcement, made by the state-run Bah...
Israel Raises Military Alert Level Amid Gulf Tensions
TEL AVIV — Israel has elevated its military alert status following a series of escalating events in the Persian Gulf region. The decision, announced by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday, marks...
Footage Emerges of US-Israeli Airstrikes on Iranian School
MINAB, Iran — New footage released Monday shows the immediate aftermath of joint United States and Israeli airstrikes on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in the southern Iranian city of Minab. The video, ...
UAE Ministry of Interior Declares Security Threat Concluded
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior announced Monday that a security threat facing the nation has ended and the situation is currently safe. The ministry issued the statement at...
Iran Fires Warning Shots at U.S. Warship in Tense Naval Encounter
TEHRAN — Iran fired warning shots at a U.S. warship on Monday in a tense naval encounter that heightened tensions in the region. The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. GMT, though the speci...
Ukrainian Drones Strike Deep Russian Territory in April Campaign
KIEV — Ukrainian drones struck military and economic targets across multiple Russian regions in April, including Crimea, Perm, Ufa, Orsk, and Chelyabinsk, in a coordinated effort to demonstrate the vu...
U.S. Central Command Denies Reports of Vessel Damage
WASHINGTON — U.S. Central Command issued a formal statement on Monday denying allegations that any of its naval vessels sustained damage in recent operations. The command’s denial comes amid unconfirm...
Ransomware Ecosystem Consolidates as Fewer Groups Dominate Attacks in 2026
LONDON, May 11 (AP) — The global ransomware landscape has undergone a significant consolidation in the first quarter of 2026, with a shrinking number of criminal groups accounting for the vast majorit...
Wall Street Leaders Discuss Federal Reserve Shifts Under Incoming Chair Warsh
NEW YORK — Wall Street's top financial leaders gathered Saturday to outline potential shifts in Federal Reserve leadership and monetary policy under incoming Chair Kevin Warsh, signaling a new era for...
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15M Over Unauthorized Image Use
LONDON (AP) — British singer Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, alleging the technology giant used her likeness on television packaging without authorization, mislea...
Two Major California Oil Refineries Shut Down, Deepening State Energy Concerns
LOS ANGELES (May 11, 2026) — Two of California's largest oil refineries have ceased operations, exacerbating the state's existing energy supply challenges and raising concerns about potential fuel sho...
California Gas Prices Hit Record High Amid Energy Crisis
LOS ANGELES — California's energy crisis deepened Monday as the average price of gasoline reached $6.16 per gallon, marking the highest level in the United States. The surge has intensified economic p...
Man Sucked Into Jet Engine During Denver Takeoff Incident
DENVER — A man was sucked into a Frontier Airlines jet engine as the aircraft erupted into a fireball during takeoff from Denver International Airport on Monday, authorities said. The incident occurr...
Gas Pipeline Explosion in São Paulo Damages Homes, Leaves Casualties
SAO PAULO, Brazil (May 12, 2026) — A gas pipeline explosion rocked a residential area in São Paulo early Monday, damaging at least 10 homes and resulting in multiple casualties, emergency services con...
Man Initially Portrayed as Victim of Anti-Semitic Crime Revealed as Teen Bride Hunter
A man initially presented to the public as a victim of a crime targeting his Jewish identity has been identified as the perpetrator of a scheme involving the recruitment of teenage brides. The revelat...
Iranian Official Warns US Financial Dominance Eroded by Yuan-Priced Oil
TEHRAN, May 11 (AP) — Iranian official Saeed Laylaz declared Monday that the United States has entered a period of diminished global influence, citing a strategic shift in international energy markets...