Microsoft Defender Identifies New Linux Vulnerability Chain 'Dirty Frag' in Active Exploitation
SEATTLE (AP) — A new Linux vulnerability dubbed "Dirty Frag" is being actively exploited in attacks designed to escalate privileges from unprivileged users to root, Microsoft Defender researchers anno...
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Two Paramedics at Medical Points in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Israeli airstrikes killed two paramedics and wounded five others at two Islamic Health Society medical facilities in southern Lebanon on Sunday, the country's Public Health Emergency Operatio...
Nintendo shares fall 9% as earnings miss estimates, outlook dims
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo Co. shares plunged 9% on Monday after the video game giant reported fiscal year earnings that fell short of analyst expectations and issued a cautious outlook for the coming year...
Federal Reserve Warns of Economic Risks from Potential Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials expressed deep concern on Sunday about the potential for a war with Iran, citing fears that such a conflict would trigger a sharp rise in energy prices and disru...
Cargo Vessel Struck by Drone in Qatar Territorial Waters
DOHA — A cargo vessel operating within Qatar's territorial waters was struck by a drone early Sunday, the country's Ministry of Defense announced. The incident occurred northeast of Mesaieed Port at a...
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Two in Southern Gaza
Gaza Strip, May 10 (AP) — An Israeli drone strike on a vehicle west of Khan Yunis city in the southern Gaza Strip killed two people and injured several others early Sunday morning. The attack occurre...
Israeli Airstrike Kills Three at Hamas Police Post in Gaza
GAZA CITY (AP) — An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle strike killed three Palestinians at a Hamas police post in the Al-Maghazi neighborhood of Gaza City early Sunday, while separate incidents in Khan Y...
U.S. Stocks Hit Record Highs as Tech Surge and Jobs Data Fuel Rally
NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets closed higher Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite reaching a record high as strong labor data and surging demand for artificial intelligence technology propelled investor...
Inspire Brands Files Confidentially for Dunkin' IPO
NEW YORK — Inspire Brands, the parent company of Dunkin', has confidentially filed for an initial public offering to return the coffee chain to the stock market, a move that marks a significant shift ...
Malicious Hugging Face Repository Impersonating OpenAI Distributes Infostealer Malware
SAN FRANCISCO — A malicious repository on the Hugging Face platform impersonating OpenAI’s Privacy Filter project has been identified as distributing infostealer malware to Windows users. The campaign...
Malian Army Reports Ongoing Clashes Outside Menaka
MENAKA, Mali — The Malian Army (FAMa) confirmed on Friday that active combat operations are underway in the outskirts of Menaka, a key city in the country's volatile northern region. The military stat...
England Local Election Results Reported for Majority of Authorities
LONDON (AP) — Local election authorities across England have reported results for 124 of 136 declared constituencies as the 2026 local election count continues into the evening. The partial results w...
cPanel Issues Critical Patches for High-Severity Vulnerabilities
LONDON — cPanel released emergency security patches on Friday addressing three newly discovered vulnerabilities in its web hosting control panel software, including two flaws rated as high severity th...
Iranian lawmaker dismisses Kharg Island oil spill claims
TEHRAN — An Iranian parliament representative on Wednesday rejected allegations of an oil spill near Kharg Island, attributing satellite imagery of the discharge to waste disposal by a European tanker...
Iranian President Pezeshkian Reaffirms Commitment to Mutual Respect in Global Relations
TEHRAN, Iran (May 8, 2026) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that colonialism and exploitation will have no place in the future world, reiterating Tehran's dedication to fostering int...
NVIDIA Confirms Data Breach Affecting GeForce NOW Users in Armenia
LAS VEGAS — NVIDIA confirmed on Wednesday that a data breach has exposed user information for GeForce NOW subscribers in Armenia, stemming from a compromise of infrastructure operated by a regional th...
Prophet Security: Hiring More Analysts Won't Solve SOC Alert Backlogs
NEW YORK, May 8 (AP) — Prophet Security published a report Thursday challenging the conventional wisdom that staffing increases alone can resolve the critical alert backlogs plaguing Security Operatio...
Security Flaw in Claude Chrome Extension Exposes Users to Data Theft Risks
SAN FRANCISCO — A critical vulnerability in the Claude artificial intelligence extension for Google Chrome allows attackers to hijack the AI agent and execute malicious commands, cybersecurity firm La...
Paraguayan President Peña Addresses Taipei Audience After Receiving Honorary Doctorate
TAIPEI — Paraguayan President Santiago Peña delivered a speech in Taipei on Wednesday following the conferral of an honorary doctorate, a visit aimed at reinforcing diplomatic ties between Paraguay an...
Virginia Man Convicted of Plotting to Destroy Federal Databases
WASHINGTON — A 34-year-old Virginia man was found guilty Thursday of conspiring to destroy dozens of government databases after being terminated from his position as a federal contractor. Sohaib Akht...
UAE Forms Committee to Document Iran Attacks for Legal Action
ABU DHABI (AP) — The United Arab Emirates announced Wednesday the formation of a specialized committee tasked with documenting attacks attributed to Iran during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East...
Security Researcher Discovers 'Dirty Frag' Linux Vulnerability Allowing Root Access
SEOUL, May 8 (AP) — A critical unpatched vulnerability in the Linux kernel, dubbed Dirty Frag, allows unprivileged users to escalate privileges and gain root access on most Linux distributions worldwi...
Drones Enter Latvia from Russian Border, One Crashes at Oil Facility
RIGA (AP) — Several drones crossed into Latvia from the Russian border early Wednesday, with two crashing on Latvian territory, including one at an oil storage facility in the eastern city of Rēzekne....
House Democrats Urge State Department to End Nuclear Ambiguity Toward Israel
WASHINGTON — Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro, joined by 30 fellow House Democrats, formally requested on Wednesday that the U.S. government end its policy of nuclear ambiguity regarding Israel. ...
Lebanese Speaker Berri Says Iran Guarantees Lebanon's Inclusion in Regional Deal
BEIRUT — Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated on Tuesday that Tehran has informed Beirut that any potential regional agreement will explicitly include Lebanon. The declaration marks a signi...
Kaspersky Researchers Identify Malicious PyPI Packages Linked to OceanLotus
MOSCOW (AP) — Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have identified three malicious Python Package Index (PyPI) packages designed to distribute the ZiChatBot malware family across Windows and Linux s...
Asia stocks surge as Nikkei hits record high on Iran peace hopes
TOKYO — Asian stock markets surged Wednesday, led by a historic rally in Japan as the Nikkei 225 index climbed more than 5% to reach a record high, fueled by renewed optimism regarding a potential pea...
Supermicro Shares Surge on Strong AI Demand and Margin Gains
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Supermicro stock jumped more than 12% in premarket trading Wednesday after the server manufacturer reported improved fiscal third-quarter margins and projected revenue exceedin...
Iranian, Saudi Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Beijing to Ease Regional Tensions
BEIJING — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone conversation Tuesday to discuss regional developments and strengthen diplomatic cooperat...
North Korea Amends Constitution to Remove Reunification Provisions
PYONGYANG — North Korea has officially amended its constitution to remove all references to reunification with South Korea, marking a definitive shift in the state’s long-standing policy toward the pe...