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...
Trump Administration Announces Plan to Guide Stranded Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — The United States announced Monday it will deploy naval assets to guide stranded commercial vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping chokepoint. The operation comes...
Hezbollah Launches Coordinated Strike Against Israeli Targets
BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah launched 11 coordinated attacks against Israeli military and infrastructure targets on Monday morning, escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border amid accusations of c...
Malicious PyTorch Lightning Package Compromises Developers Globally
LONDON (AP) — A compromised version of the popular PyTorch Lightning software package distributed through Python's official repository delivered a credential-stealing payload to developers worldwide, ...
Tunisia Dismantles Criminal Networks in Major Security Operation
TUNIS, Tunisia (May 4, 2026) — Tunisian security forces dismantled several criminal networks involved in cyber fraud, drug trafficking, and money laundering in a coordinated operation announced Monday...
Brent Oil Prices Surge Amid Market Volatility
LONDON (AP) — Brent crude oil prices surged on Monday, marking a significant shift in global energy markets as traders reacted to emerging economic indicators. The benchmark futures contract climbed s...
Iran Reviews U.S. Response to 14-Point Diplomatic Plan
TEHRAN, May 3 (AP) — Iran confirmed Saturday that it is reviewing the United States' response to a 14-point diplomatic proposal delivered through Pakistani mediators, marking a significant development...
Iran's Foreign Minister Says No Nuclear Talks Underway
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran is not currently engaged in negotiations regarding its nuclear program, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated on Sunday, casting doubt on recent speculation about renewed dipl...
Trump Announces U.S. Naval Escort for Vessels in Persian Gulf
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States will begin escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, marking a significant escalation ...
Explosion Rocks Western As-Suwayda Governorate in Syria
AS-SUWAYDA, Syria — An explosion occurred in western As-Suwayda Governorate on Saturday evening, sending shockwaves through the region and prompting immediate emergency responses. The incident took pl...
Iran's IRGC Links Public Support to Strait of Hormuz Policy
TEHRAN, May 3 (AP) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated Sunday that the Iranian people's backing of the armed forces is essential to guaranteeing national policy, particularly conc...
Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Factory Kills Three, Injures 25
GUANDU, China — A powerful explosion at a fireworks manufacturing facility in Guandu, south-central China, killed three people and injured 25 others on Sunday afternoon. The blast occurred at approxim...
Car Plows Into Crowd in Leipzig, Killing at Least Two
LEIPZIG, Germany — A vehicle drove into a crowd of pedestrians on a busy street in Leipzig on Sunday afternoon, killing at least two people and injuring several others, police said. The incident occu...
Expatriates Injured in Attack on Company Housing in Oman's Bukha
BUKHA, Oman — Two expatriate workers were injured and four vehicles were damaged after a residential building housing employees of a company in the Tibat area was targeted on Sunday evening. The inci...
OPEC Basket Crude Surpasses $121 Per Barrel Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Global oil prices surged on Monday as the OPEC basket crude surpassed $121 per barrel, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The price spike marks a ...
College Student Sues Dating App Makers Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of TikTok Videos in Geofenced Ads
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A 19-year-old college student has filed a lawsuit against three companies behind a dating application, alleging they used her TikTok videos without consent to target male students i...
Israeli Airstrike Hits Southern Lebanon Town of Kafra
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli forces carried out an airstrike on the town of Kafra in southern Lebanon on Monday, marking the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict along the border region. The strike occ...
Author Iain Davis Discusses 'Technocratic Dark State' Amidst Energy and Governance Concerns
WASHINGTON (May 4, 2026) — Author and commentator Iain Davis released his new book, 'The Technocratic Dark State,' this week, outlining a vision of societal restructuring driven by energy crises and d...
Global Cybercrime Groups Exploit Critical Vulnerabilities in Coordinated Campaign
LONDON — Three cybercrime groups launched a coordinated series of attacks on Tuesday targeting critical infrastructure and software ecosystems worldwide, exploiting multiple high-severity vulnerabilit...
Senior Citizen Defrauded of ₹1.04 Crore in Mumbai Police Impersonation Scam
MUMBAI — A 73-year-old senior citizen from Nagpur lost ₹1.04 crore after falling victim to a sophisticated fraud scheme involving impersonation of police officers and false allegations of digital arre...
Check Point Research Details Global Cyber Incidents in New Threat Intelligence Report
JERUSALEM, May 4 (AP) — A comprehensive threat intelligence report released Tuesday by Check Point Research outlines a series of significant cyber incidents affecting major technology and healthcare o...
Fraudsters Target Credit Unions Using Stolen Identities, Bypassing Verification Systems
WASHINGTON — Fraudsters are increasingly targeting small- to mid-sized credit unions across the United States, using stolen identities and social engineering tactics to bypass verification systems and...
Fire Breaks Out on HMM Vessel in South Korean Waters
SEOUL — A fire erupted on a vessel operated by South Korea’s HMM on Sunday, prompting emergency response efforts along the nation’s coast. The incident occurred at approximately 1:43 p.m. local time, ...
Cybersecurity Sector Sees Surge in M&A Activity with 33 Deals Announced in April
Global cybersecurity firms announced 33 merger and acquisition deals in April 2026, marking a significant consolidation wave across the industry. The transactions spanned the United States, Europe, Is...
Progress Software Urges Global Patch for Critical MOVEit Automation Vulnerabilities
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Progress Software issued an urgent advisory Monday, warning customers worldwide to immediately patch critical security flaws in its MOVEit Automation enterprise file transfer a...