U.S. Treasury Secretary Links Iranian Currency Collapse to 'Economic Fury' Operation
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bassant stated on Wednesday that a targeted American operation has driven the Iranian currency to an all-time low, marking a significant escalation in econom...
Iran's Iritech to Construct High-Purity Gold Extraction Plant in Saghez
TEHRAN — The International Engineering Company of Iran (Iritech) announced plans to construct a new gold extraction facility in Saghez, aiming to produce gold with 99.9% purity by 2026. The project ma...
Iranian Navy Hoists Flag on Hormuz Island for Persian Gulf Day Ceremony
HORMUZ ISLAND, Iran — The Iranian Navy raised the national flag on Hormuz Island on Wednesday, April 30, 2026, during a ceremony marking Persian Gulf Day. The event, held at the island's main port fac...
Security Incident in Southern Lebanon Results in Fatalities, Hebrew Media Report
BEIRUT — A security incident in southern Lebanon resulted in multiple fatalities on Wednesday, according to reports from Hebrew-language media outlets. The incident occurred in the southern region of...
Ukraine Warns of Potential Russian Attacks on Water Systems
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian authorities have issued urgent warnings to residents across the country to stockpile water and prepare for potential disruptions to critical infrastructure, following intelli...
Tehran Municipality Provides Free Hotel Accommodation for Displaced Residents
TEHRAN, Iran — The Tehran Municipality has begun housing citizens whose homes were damaged in hotels at no cost to the residents, officials announced Thursday. The emergency accommodation program was ...
SonicWall Issues Urgent Firmware Updates for Critical Firewall Vulnerabilities
SAN FRANCISCO — Network security firm SonicWall released emergency firmware updates on Wednesday to address three critical vulnerabilities affecting its Gen 6, Gen 7, and Gen 8 firewall series. The co...
Ackman Forecasts Market Gains Driven by AI and Policy Shifts
NEW YORK — Billionaire investor Bill Ackman on Wednesday reaffirmed a bullish outlook for the U.S. stock market, citing accelerating technological advancements and supportive government policies as pr...
Rolls-Royce Issues Upbeat Trading Statement Ahead of AGM
LONDON (April 30, 2026) — Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC released an upbeat trading statement on Wednesday, aiming to reassure investors ahead of its Annual General Meeting despite recent declines in its sh...
Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Urges Bond Sales Amid U.S. Financial Concerns
TEHRAN — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted a message on his X account on Thursday advising investors to sell bonds, highlighting what he described as the sensitivity of the Ame...
IRGC Commander Threatens Retaliation Against U.S. Over Reported Campaign Plans
TEHRAN, Iran — The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force issued a stern warning Thursday against the United States, threatening retaliatory strikes in response to reports ...
NetraMark Holdings to Ring Opening Bell at Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO — NetraMark Holdings Inc. announced Thursday that its senior management team will open the market at the Toronto Stock Exchange on May 5, 2026. The ceremonial event marks a significant milesto...
Investor Confusion Stems from Shifting Expectations, Not Market Inconsistency, Analyst Says
SINGAPORE — Market confusion among investors is not a reflection of market inconsistency but rather a result of shifting expectations, according to a new analysis published Thursday. Joanna Sng, writ...
Israel Launches Attacks in Southern Lebanon Following Displacement Order
BEIRUT — Israel initiated a series of military strikes across southern Lebanon on Wednesday, following the issuance of a forced displacement order for 15 towns and villages in the region. The escalati...
French State Council Dissolves Young Guard Antifa Movement
PARIS — The French State Council confirmed Thursday the dissolution of the Young Guard, the country's largest antifa movement, in a ruling that marks a significant escalation in the government's crack...
M-346FA Aircraft Makes Maiden Flight in Nigerian Air Force Colors
ROME, Italy (May 1, 2026) — An M-346FA advanced jet trainer, manufactured for the Nigerian Air Force, completed its first flight bearing the official markings of the Nigerian military on Thursday. The...
Trump Proposes Troop Withdrawal from Germany, Clashing with Pentagon Review
BERLIN — President Donald Trump on Thursday proposed withdrawing U.S. troops from Germany, a move that surprised both American defense officials and German counterparts. The announcement, made during ...
Palestinian Farmer Shot by Israeli Forces in West Bank
SALFIT, West Bank — A Palestinian farmer was shot and injured by Israeli forces Wednesday while grazing his sheep on his land in the West Bank, west of Salfit. The incident occurred at approximately ...
Serbia, Israel Sign Defense Data-Sharing Pact to Fast-Track Arms Sales
BELGRADE (AP) — Serbia and Israel signed a comprehensive defense data-sharing agreement Thursday, establishing a secure framework for exchanging classified military information and accelerating arms c...
Fund Managers Pour Billions Into Mining Sector Amid AI, Defense Push
LONDON — Major fund managers are deploying billions of dollars into mining and metals equities, signaling a sustained rally driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, rising ...
West Enclave Merger Corp. Prices $100 Million IPO at $10 Per Unit
NEW YORK — West Enclave Merger Corp. priced its initial public offering at $10 per unit on Wednesday, raising $100 million in a move that marks the company's entry into public markets. The special pu...
Iranian media anticipate statement from Mojtaba Khamenei
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian media outlets indicate that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is expected to release a public message in the coming hours. The announcement comes as atte...
Drone Debris Found in Nabatiyeh Amid Escalating Tensions Between Israel and Iran
NABATIYEH, Lebanon — Debris from a drone was discovered in the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh on Wednesday morning, following confirmed aerial activity linked to ongoing hostilities between Israe...
US Stock Market Indexes Close Higher on Earnings, Economic Data
NEW YORK — U.S. stock market indexes closed higher Thursday, driven by strong corporate earnings reports and positive economic data that bolstered investor confidence. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, a...
Iran President Reaffirms Sovereignty Over Persian Gulf Amid Foreign Pressure
TEHRAN, April 30 (AP) — Iran's president declared on Wednesday that the Persian Gulf is an inseparable component of the nation's identity and sovereignty, issuing a stern warning against foreign attem...
Hezbollah Claims Four Attacks on Israeli Tanks in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Hezbollah announced on Wednesday that its fighters carried out two new drone attacks targeting Israeli Merkava tanks in the border towns of Bint Jbeil and Qantara, bringing the total number o...
L3Harris Files for IPO of Missile Solutions Unit
WASHINGTON — L3Harris Technologies Inc. filed for an initial public offering of its Missile Solutions business unit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, marking a significant...
Kremlin: Single Putin-Trump Call Cannot Resolve Global Conflicts
MOSCOW — A single telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is insufficient to alter the current global geopolitical landscape, Kremlin spokespers...
Former Cybersecurity Experts Sentenced to Four Years for Ransomware Attacks
MIAMI — Two former cybersecurity professionals were sentenced to four years in federal prison Thursday for orchestrating ransomware attacks that targeted companies across the United States in 2023. R...
Strike Reported in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine
DNIPROPETROVSK, Ukraine — A strike occurred in the Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk on Wednesday morning, local authorities confirmed. The incident took place at approximately 10:26 a.m. local time, t...