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...
Handala Hacker Group Claims Major Data Breach at UAE Port of Fujairah
DOHA — The Handala hacker group announced Monday that it successfully executed a cyber operation against the United Arab Emirates' Port of Fujairah, extracting more than 430,000 classified documents r...
21 Detained, Released After Attempting Animal Sacrifice on Temple Mount
JERUSALEM — Israeli police detained 21 individuals early Monday after they attempted to perform an animal sacrifice on the Temple Mount, a site sacred to Jews and Muslims, before releasing them later ...
Law Enforcement Shoots Individual Near White House Grounds
WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officers shot one individual near the White House grounds on Sunday evening, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at approximately 8:24 p.m. local time, triggering...
Iranian Military Strikes Two Commercial Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — The Iranian military launched missile strikes against two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early Monday morning, escalating tensions in one of the world's most critical maritime choke...
Shots Fired Near White House Trigger Lockdown in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON — Shots were fired near the White House on Monday evening, prompting an immediate lockdown of the executive mansion and surrounding areas in the nation’s capital. The incident occurred at ...
Cybercriminals Exploit Legitimate Remote Tools in Phishing Campaign Targeting U.S. Organizations
WASHINGTON — A financially motivated cybercriminal group known as VENOMOUS#HELPER has launched a sophisticated phishing campaign that leverages compromised legitimate remote management software to inf...
U.S. Navy to Provide Safe Passage Routes Through Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy announced Monday it will provide commercial and allied vessels with detailed information on safe passage routes through the Strait of Hormuz, confirming areas where no naval...
Iran Warns US Interference in Strait of Hormuz Would Violate Ceasefire
TEHRAN (AP) — A senior Iranian parliamentarian warned Monday that any United States interference in the new maritime regime governing the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a violation of the ceasef...
Cisco to Acquire Astrix Security in Move to Secure AI Agents
SAN FRANCISCO — Cisco Systems Inc. announced Monday its intent to acquire Astrix Security, a startup specializing in the protection of non-human identities, marking a strategic expansion into the secu...
U.S. Military Launches Large-Scale Operations Across Middle East and Europe
GENEVA — The United States military initiated a series of intense operational activities spanning the Middle East and Europe on Sunday, marking a significant escalation in regional military presence. ...
IRGC Navy Strikes Vessel Off UAE Coast After Failed Compliance
TEHRAN (AP) — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy struck a vessel with anti-ship missiles early Monday after the ship failed to comply with multiple warnings, officials announced. The incident...
Hezbollah Launches Rocket Barrage at Israeli Forces in Qantara
QANTARA, Lebanon (May 4, 2026) — Hezbollah launched a rocket barrage targeting Israeli military vehicles and soldiers near al-Khazzan in the Qantara region on Monday, the militant group announced shor...
U.S. to Rely on Commercial Partners for Strait of Hormuz Security Initiative
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials announced Monday that a new security initiative for the Strait of Hormuz will not involve American warship escorts, marking a significant shift in maritime strategy for the...
Projectiles Strike Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI — Multiple projectiles struck an oil tanker in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz early Sunday, prompting an emergency response and raising concerns over maritime security in one of the wo...
Former NYC Mayor Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition
NEW YORK — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized Saturday night in critical but stable condition, according to hospital officials. The cause of his sudden medical emergency remains...
U.S. Envoy Says Washington in Talks with Iran to End War
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is currently engaged in conversations with Iran regarding negotiations to end the ongoing war, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff told CNN on Saturday. Witkoff confir...
US Deploys 15,000 Troops to Strait of Hormuz Under 'Project Freedom'
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Central Command announced Monday the deployment of approximately 15,000 troops and various military assets to the Strait of Hormuz under an initiative designated 'Project Freedom...
Oil Tanker Struck by Projectiles Off UAE Coast
LONDON — An oil tanker was struck by projectiles early Monday in the waters north of the United Arab Emirates, the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed. The incident occurred at approxima...
Iranian military chief warns foreign forces of Strait of Hormuz attacks
TEHRAN — The chief of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command issued a stark warning on Monday to foreign military forces, particularly the United States, threatening potential attacks if they approac...
Phishing Campaign Using Compromised RMM Tools Hits Over 80 U.S. Organizations
WASHINGTON — A coordinated phishing campaign leveraging compromised Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software has infiltrated more than 80 organizations across the United States, security resear...
German Chancellor Merz Reaffirms US Partnership, Shared Goal on Iran Nuclear Program
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared the United States remains Berlin's most critical ally within the North Atlantic Alliance, underscoring a unified front against Iran's potent...
IRIB Clarifies Statement on UAE Aircraft Involvement in Iran Incident
TEHRAN, Iran (May 3, 2026) — The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) issued a clarification on Sunday regarding previous statements linking United Arab Emirates military aircraft to recent op...
Clashes Erupt Between Syrian Transitional Forces and Suwaydan National Guard in Suwayda
SUWAYDA, Syria — Armed clashes erupted Saturday evening between Syrian Transitional Government forces and the Suwaydan National Guard along Highway 109, northwest of Suwayda City. The fighting took pl...