Wall Street Focuses on Fed Signals and Corporate Outlooks Ahead of Key Week
NEW YORK — Investors are bracing for a pivotal week in the U.S. financial markets as analysts highlight a convergence of critical economic data, Federal Reserve deliberations, and major corporate conf...
Iran's President Pezeshkian Denies Nuclear Weapons Ambitions in New Delhi Address
NEW DELHI, Sept. 13 (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian firmly rejected allegations that his nation is pursuing nuclear weapons on Saturday, asserting that Iran's atomic program operates strict...
Iran's Acting Defense Minister Dismisses U.S. Threats, Vows Technological Superiority in Future Conflict
TEHRAN — Iran's acting defense minister declared on Saturday that the Islamic Republic would possess significantly advanced technological capabilities in any future war, dismissing recent warnings fro...
Syrian Government Raises Fuel Prices by Up to 40%, Sparking Nationwide Protests
BEIRUT — The Syrian government announced a sharp increase in fuel prices on Saturday, raising costs by up to 40 percent across the country, a move that immediately triggered widespread protests in maj...
Ansarullah Forces Advance in Taizz as PLC Holds Key Mountain Stronghold
TAIZZ, Yemen — Ansarullah fighters captured several villages southwest of the city of Taizz on Sunday and pushed toward the strategic towns of Al Misrakh and As Safiyah, while failing to secure a foot...
Yemeni Forces Strike Saudi Military Base in Sharurah Using Missiles and Drones
RIYADH — The Yemeni Armed Forces launched a coordinated military operation on Saturday, deploying ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles to strike weapons depots and command centers at a Saud...
Malicious Twitch Extension Leaks OAuth Tokens of 31,000 Users to Russian Bot Service
A malicious browser extension designed for the live-streaming platform Twitch has compromised the account credentials of nearly 31,000 users by forwarding their OAuth tokens to proxy servers operated ...
Houthis Capture Key Villages Southwest of Taizz in Yemen Offensive
TAIZZ, Yemen — Ansarallah fighters advanced into the Bani Umar valley on Saturday, seizing control of the villages of Al-Ahraz and Al-Ajram in a significant territorial gain southwest of the city of T...
Top AI Executives Urge Pause on Advanced Model Development Amid Safety Concerns
SAN FRANCISCO — In a rare unified front, the chief executives of three leading artificial intelligence companies announced on Saturday that they are calling for an immediate slowdown in the developmen...
Microsoft Confirms September 2026 Security Patch Causes Audio Failures on Windows 11 PCs
REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft confirmed Thursday that security updates released in September 2026 are causing audio failures on specific Windows 11 devices, prompting the technology giant to advise users...
SemiAnalysis Projects NVIDIA Cash Holdings to Reach $1.4 Trillion by 2031
SAN FRANCISCO — Research firm SemiAnalysis projects that semiconductor giant NVIDIA Corp could accumulate approximately $1.4 trillion in cash and short-term investments by fiscal year 2031, driven by ...
Iranian Air Defenses Down US Drone, Lock Onto F-35 After Southern Strikes
TEHRAN — Iranian air defense systems shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone and locked onto an F-35 fighter jet early Thursday, escalating tensions hours after American military strikes targeted positions i...
Israeli Forces Raid Jenin Home of Released Journalist, Beat His Son
JENIN, West Bank — Israeli forces raided the home of Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi on Saturday while he was away from the residence, detaining and beating his son during the operation. The inc...
OpenAI Delays IPO Beyond 2026 Amid Safety Priorities and Market Risks
SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI has officially pushed back its planned initial public offering to a date beyond 2026, with CEO Sam Altman citing unfavorable market timing and the need to prioritize safety over...
Oracle Co-founder Ellison Halts $7.5 Billion Stock Sale Plan Citing Undervaluation
SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle Corp. co-founder and chief technology officer Larry Ellison has canceled a preannounced plan to sell approximately $7.5 billion worth of the company's stock, halting a major div...
Israeli Forces Intensify Strikes on Southern Lebanon and Syrian Border Regions
BEIRUT — Israeli military forces escalated aerial and artillery operations early Saturday, targeting residential structures and civilian infrastructure across southern Lebanon while simultaneously she...
Anthropic CEO Warns of Rogue AI Threat Within Year, Urges Industry Slowdown
SAN FRANCISCO — Dario Amodei, chief executive of artificial intelligence developer Anthropic, issued a stark warning to the global tech sector on Saturday, urging an immediate slowdown in development ...
Critical GitLab Flaw Exploited Globely Within Hours of Disclosure
SEPT. 13, 2026 — A critical security vulnerability in the widely used software development platform GitLab is being actively exploited worldwide, allowing attackers to read sensitive files without aut...
Zelensky Ranked 21st in Jerusalem Post's List of World's Most Influential Jews
JERUSALEM — The Jerusalem Post published its annual ranking of the world's most influential Jewish figures on Sunday, placing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at number 21. The list, released ah...
Ansarallah Seizes Strategic Yemeni Port and Island Amid Coalition Defense Gaps
SANAA, Sept. 13 (AP) — Ansarallah forces captured the historic port city of Al-Mokha and the strategically vital Perim Island on Saturday, marking a decisive escalation in the conflict as Saudi-backed...
Ukraine Prosecutor General Signs Suspicion Notice Against NABU Director
KYIV, Sept. 14 (AP) — Ukraine's Prosecutor General Kravchenko signed an official suspicion notice against Andriy Kryvonos, the director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, marking a significant es...
Wall Street Margin Debt Hits Record High Before July Dip Amid Bubble Fears
NEW YORK — Outstanding margin debt on Wall Street reached an all-time high of $1.502 trillion in June 2026 before retreating slightly to $1.417 trillion in July, sparking renewed concerns among invest...
Analyst Cites Historical Data to Frame Market Sell-offs as Long-Term Opportunities
NEW YORK — A new analysis published on Sunday argues that stock market sell-offs historically create superior long-term investment opportunities for individuals with extended time horizons. The report...
UK Investor Buys Intuitive Surgical Shares Amid Market Decline
LONDON — Stephen Wright executed a purchase of £5,175 worth of shares in Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG) on Saturday morning, capitalizing on a recent downturn in global equity markets to acqui...
Federal Reserve Poised for Rate Hike Amid Persistent Inflation Pressures
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday as policymakers confront persistent inflation and a resilient labor market, with market pricing indicating an 8...
Lithuania Declares Air Raid Alert Following Possible Drone Sighting in Three Districts
VILNIUS, Lithuania — The Lithuanian Armed Forces declared an air raid alert on Sunday morning after a possible drone sighting triggered security protocols across three districts near the capital. The ...
South Korea's Main Exchange Extends Trading Hours Into Evening to Capture Global Demand
SEOUL — The Korea Exchange announced on Friday that it will extend trading hours for nearly all local stocks into the evening, a move designed to better align with global markets and capture sustained...
Tidal Investments Increases SoFi Holdings by 39% in Second Quarter
NEW YORK — Tidal Investments LLC significantly expanded its position in SoFi Technologies, Inc. during the second quarter of 2026, increasing its shareholding by 39.0 percent, according to a regulator...
Winton Group Cuts Hanmi Financial Stake by Over Half in Second Quarter
NEW YORK (AP) — Winton Group Ltd. significantly reduced its equity position in Hanmi Financial Corporation during the second quarter of 2026, trimming holdings by 56.0 percent. The move marks a substa...
South Korea's National Pension Service Cuts Expand Energy Stake by Over Half
SEOUL — The National Pension Service of South Korea significantly reduced its equity stake in U.S. renewable energy firm Expand Energy Corporation during the second quarter, trimming its holdings by a...