US Navy Seizes Iranian Vessel Carrying Medical Supplies in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel carrying vital medical supplies in international waters near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, raising urgent concerns about the impact ...
Brazilian Cybercrime Group LofyGang Resurfaces with New Minecraft-Targeted Malware
SAO PAULO — The Brazilian cybercrime group LofyGang has re-emerged after a three-year hiatus, launching a new campaign targeting Minecraft players with a data-stealing malware disguised as a game hack...
South Korea Overtakes UK to Rank Eighth Globally in Stock Market Value
SEOUL (AP) — South Korea has surpassed the United Kingdom to become the world's eighth-largest stock market, driven by a surge in its artificial intelligence-linked technology sector. The milestone wa...
Oil Prices Surge Past $110 Per Barrel Amid Market Volatility
Global oil prices surged past the $110 per barrel threshold on Monday, marking a significant escalation in energy market volatility. The benchmark crude reached the milestone during trading hours, ref...
Iranian Pro-Government Rallies Continue Nationwide into Early Morning Hours
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Pro-government supporters have maintained a continuous presence in streets across Iran for several nights, holding rallies that extend until the early morning hours in cities throu...
EU Considers Sanctions Against Israel Over Alleged Role in Russian Wheat Imports
BRUSSELS — The European Union is considering imposing sanctions against Israel for allegedly facilitating Russia's efforts to bypass international sanctions by importing wheat from Russian-occupied te...
US, UK, Australia Warn of State-Sponsored Cisco Malware Campaign
SYDNEY (AP) — Cybersecurity agencies in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia issued a joint alert Monday warning of a sophisticated malware campaign targeting Cisco network security device...
Russia, Iran Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Peace Efforts
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia and Iran confirmed on Sunday the continuation of their strategic partnership and mutual support, with Moscow offering to mediate efforts to secure regional peace. The two nations...
Iran Condemns U.S. Seizure of Oil Tankers in Indian Ocean as Legalized Piracy
TEHRAN — Iran on Sunday condemned the United States for seizing Iranian oil tankers in the Indian Ocean, denouncing the action as legalized piracy under the guise of seizure warrants. The incident mar...
Icke Posts Statement Linking Savile and Epstein Associates
LONDON (AP) — David Icke, a British conspiracy theorist and former sports broadcaster, posted a statement on social media on Monday suggesting a connection between associates of disgraced broadcaster ...
ISSP Seizes French-Built Base in Mali After Rocket Attack on Army Positions
MENAKA, Mali — The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISSP) launched a coordinated assault on Malian Army positions in the Menaka region on Sunday, firing multiple rockets before seizing control of ...
Iran Condemns US Seizure of Oil Tankers as 'Legalized Piracy'
TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned the United States for seizing Iranian oil tankers on the high seas, labeling the action as “legalized piracy.” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baqae...
Explosions and Gunfire Reported at Mali's Senou International Airport
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Three loud explosions followed by repeated gunfire were heard at Senou International Airport late Sunday, prompting emergency responses in the area south of Mali's capital. The in...
Supreme Court Questions Constitutionality of Geofence Warrants in Google Data Case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Sunday questioned both the government and a criminal defendant on the constitutionality of geofence warrants, signaling deep uncertainty over the federal government's...
Icke Alleges Royal Family Ties in Savile Abuse Network
LONDON — Former conspiracy theorist David Icke has renewed allegations linking the disgraced broadcaster Jimmy Savile to an influential network with purported access to the British royal family, citin...
Microsoft Shares Rise After New Deal with OpenAI Caps Revenue Sharing
Microsoft shares recovered modest losses Monday after the technology giant reached a new agreement with artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, ending months of uncertainty over their partnership. Th...
China Denounces US Sanctions on Refineries Linked to Iran
BEIJING — China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday sharply condemned the United States for imposing sanctions on Chinese refineries, accusing Washington of overreaching its authority and interfer...
IRGC Honors Larijani on 40th Day of Martyrdom
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) held a formal tribute Monday to mark the 40th day since the death of Ali Larijani, the former Secretary of the Supreme National Security ...
Islamic State Captures Menaka in Eastern Mali, Encircling Government Forces
MENAKA, Mali — The Islamic State group in the Sahel region has seized control of Menaka, a strategic city in eastern Mali, after a coordinated assault that has left Malian government troops and Russia...
Iraqi President Amedi Appoints Ali al-Zaidi as Prime Minister-Designate
BAGHDAD, April 27 (AP) — Iraqi President Nizar Amedi has appointed Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, tasking him with forming a new government in a move aimed at resolving the country's prolon...
Iranian Foreign Ministry Condemns EU Sanctions as Hypocritical
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei sharply criticized European Union sanctions on Iran on Sunday, labeling them hypocritical measures designed to undermine the rights of or...
U.S. Dual Citizen Arrested in Finland Faces Federal Charges for Hacking Role
HELSINKI — A 19-year-old dual United States and Estonian citizen was arrested at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Monday and faces federal charges in the U.S. for alleged membership in the Scattered Spider ...
19-Year-Old Dual Citizen Arrested in Finland Faces U.S. Charges Over Scattered Spider Hacking
HELSINKI — A 19-year-old dual United States and Estonian citizen known by the alias 'Bouquet' was arrested at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Monday and faces federal charges in the United States for alleg...
Americans' Financial Outlook Hits 25-Year Low, Gallup Data Shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans who believe their financial situation is deteriorating has reached its highest level in 25 years, according to new data released Monday by Gallup. The survey ...
Iran Education Minister Reports Hundreds Killed in Schools Amid U.S., Israel Conflict
TEHRAN, April 27 (AP) — Iran's Minister of Education Alireza Kazemi stated Monday that 279 students and 67 teachers have been killed and hundreds of schools damaged following a military campaign launc...
Iranians Gather in Tehran for 58th Night of Pro-Government Demonstrations
TEHRAN — Iranian patriots gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on Sunday for the 58th consecutive night of demonstrations to express unwavering support for the government and the country's armed forc...
Threat Actors Exploit Robinhood Flaw to Inject Phishing Emails
SAN FRANCISCO — Threat actors exploited a vulnerability in Robinhood's account creation process to inject phishing emails designed to mimic legitimate login alerts, the financial technology company co...
Netanyahu Claims Cross-Border Attacks Authorized Under US-Brokered Deal
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that military operations conducted across the security zone and north of the Litani River are being carried out under a formal ag...
UK Cyber Security Centre Unveils SilentGlass to Secure Video Connections
LONDON (AP) — The UK National Cyber Security Centre launched SilentGlass on Monday, a new plug-in security device designed to monitor and block suspicious activity on HDMI and DisplayPort connections....
VECT 2.0 Ransomware Flaw Renders Decryption Impossible for Large Files
LONDON (AP) — A critical flaw in the VECT 2.0 ransomware operation has been identified that irreversibly destroys data on infected systems, rendering ransom payments ineffective for files larger than ...