RBC warns against interpreting high valuations as immediate market peak
TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada analysts cautioned investors on Monday that elevated stock market valuations do not necessarily signal an imminent market top, challenging prevailing concerns about a po...
U.S. Stocks Surge on Earnings, Mergers, and Regulatory Shifts
NEW YORK — U.S. equities experienced significant premarket volatility Monday as a wave of corporate announcements, earnings reports, and regulatory developments sent shares of major companies surging ...
Drones Strike Near Kremlin in Moscow Overnight, No Casualties Reported
MOSCOW — Long-range strike drones targeted Moscow overnight, causing debris and damage in the vicinity of the Kremlin, Russian media outlet Astra reported Monday. No casualties were reported in the in...
IRGC Warns of Forceful Action Against Vessels Defying Strait of Hormuz Rules
TEHRAN, May 4 (AP) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) vowed Monday to use force to stop any vessels attempting to defy its new management rules for international transit through the Strait o...
Israeli Airstrikes Leave Widespread Destruction in Southern Lebanon Villages
BEIRUT — Extensive footage released on Monday shows the scale of devastation in the southern Lebanese villages of Debl and Kfar Tebnit following a series of Israeli airstrikes. Residential structures ...
NASA Releases Earth and Moon Photos from Artemis II Mission
HOUSTON — NASA released a series of high-resolution photographs capturing Earth and the Moon on Monday, marking a significant visual milestone for the Artemis II mission. The images, transmitted from ...
European Auto Stocks Plunge Following Trump Tariff Announcement
BRUSSELS, May 4 (AP) — European automobile stocks tumbled on Monday after former President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs on imported vehicles, sending shockwaves through the conti...
Secret Service Agent Arrested in Miami for Indecent Exposure
MIAMI — A U.S. Secret Service agent was arrested early Tuesday morning in Miami after being charged with indecent exposure for following a woman and masturbating in a hotel hallway. John Andrew Spill...
Israeli Drone Strike in Gaza Refugee Camp Kills One Civilian
AL-BUREIJ, Gaza (May 4, 2026) — An Israeli drone strike targeted a group of people in the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza on Monday, killing at least one civilian and injuring several others. ...
Austria Expels Three Russian Diplomats Amid Spying Accusations
VIENNA (AP) — Austria has expelled three employees of the Russian Embassy in Vienna, accusing them of conducting espionage activities on behalf of Moscow. The move, announced Monday, marks a significa...
Global Markets Hit Records on Tech Earnings Amid Oil and Geopolitical Risks
LONDON (AP) — Global stock markets reached record highs on Monday, buoyed by robust earnings from major technology companies, though investors remain wary of escalating crude oil prices and intensifyi...
Crew of Vessel 'Tosca' Arrives in Iran
TEHRAN, May 4 — Fifteen members of the crew of the vessel 'Tosca' arrived in Iran on Monday, marking a significant development in the maritime incident involving the ship. The crew disembarked at a po...
Iranian Official Denies U.S. Claims of Sinking Boats in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — A senior Iranian military official on Monday rejected assertions by the United States military that American forces sank Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claims a fabricat...
Iran Fires Missiles at U.S. Patrol Boat in Strait of Hormuz
JASK ISLAND, Iran (May 4, 2026) — Iran fired two missiles at a United States patrol boat in the Strait of Hormuz early Monday after the vessel ignored repeated warnings to alter its course near Jask I...
Judge Apologizes to Suspect in Cabinet Attack Case, Citing Lack of Prior Record
WASHINGTON — A federal magistrate judge issued an apology Monday to Cole Tomas Allen for his placement in secure custody and suicide watch, a decision the judge attributed to Allen's lack of prior cri...
Macron Rules Out French Military Role in Strait of Hormuz Dispute
YEREVAN (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron stated Monday that France has no intention of participating in military operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing a diplomatic solution bet...
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Declares Nation a 'Superpower' in Response to U.S. Pressure
TEHRAN, May 4 (AP) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman declared on Monday that the Islamic Republic is a "superpower" in its own right, responding to a foreign journalist's inquiry about the country's...
Israeli Helicopter Transfers Injured from Lebanon Security Incident to Rambam Hospital
TEL AVIV (Reuters) — An Israeli military helicopter landed at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa on Monday to transfer several injured individuals following a security incident in southern Lebanon, Is...
Dow Futures Dip as Oil Prices Rise in Early Trading
NEW YORK — U.S. stock market futures edged lower Monday morning as crude oil prices climbed, signaling mixed sentiment among investors ahead of the opening bell. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ...
Brazilian and Iranian Foreign Ministers Hold Talks on Regional Peace
BRASILIA — Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi maintained telephone contact on Monday to discuss diplomatic initiatives aimed at restoring peace in the ...
Israeli Airstrike Hits Kfar Tebnit in South Lebanon
BEIRUT — Israeli forces launched an airstrike on the village of Kfar Tebnit in southern Lebanon early Monday morning, marking a significant escalation in the region’s ongoing tensions. The strike occ...
Shooter Transferred to Hospital Following Incident
The shooter involved in a recent incident remains alive and has been transported to a medical facility for treatment. Authorities confirmed the individual is receiving care at a hospital, though speci...
Crew of Seized TOSKA Ship to Be Returned to Iran After Transfer to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD — The crew of the TOSKA vessel, seized by the U.S. Navy while carrying medical supplies to Iran, will be returned to their home country today following their transfer to Pakistan. The Pakis...
High-Severity Linux Kernel Vulnerability 'Copy Fail' Disclosed by Theori
WASHINGTON (May 4, 2026) — A critical privilege-escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel, designated CVE-2026-31431 and dubbed 'Copy Fail,' has been disclosed, posing a significant risk to desktop...
Hackers Exploit Critical Vulnerability in Weaver E-cology Software
BEIJING — Hackers exploited a critical vulnerability in Weaver E-cology office automation software on Monday, executing discovery commands and attempting remote code execution across multiple systems ...
White House shooter alive, hospitalized after Secret Service encounter
WASHINGTON — The individual who opened fire at the White House on Sunday was taken to a hospital in stable condition following an encounter with the Secret Service, officials confirmed early Monday mo...
Israeli Forces Intensify Operations Across Gaza and West Bank
GAZA CITY — Israeli military operations escalated significantly across the Gaza Strip and the West Bank on Sunday, resulting in civilian casualties and a surge in arrests and raids. The intensified ca...
Iranian Crew Members of Seized Ship Touska Released in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The remaining 22 crew members of the seized container ship Touska were released to Pakistani authorities on Monday, awaiting repatriation to Iran. The release marks the conclusio...
EgyptAir suspends flights to UAE hubs amid diplomatic tensions
CAIRO (Reuters) - EgyptAir has suspended all flights to the airports of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah until further notice, marking a significant escalation in aviation ties between Egypt and the Unit...
U.S. Military Deploys Significant Forces for Project Freedom
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military announced a major deployment of forces under Project Freedom, involving guided missile destroyers, more than 100 land and sea-based aircraft, multi-domain unmanned platf...