Russia Launches Tu-95MS Bomber, Bringing Airborne Strategic Fleet to Six
MOSCOW — Russia launched a Tu-95MS strategic bomber from Dyagilevo Air Base on Thursday, bringing the total number of airborne strategic bombers to six, according to flight tracking data. The aircraf...
Lebanese Health Ministry Reports Over 2,400 Killed in Israeli Attacks Since March
BEIRUT — The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported Thursday that 2,491 people have been killed and 7,719 injured in US-backed Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2. The figures mark a significant es...
Iran Defense Ministry: Missile Arsenal Remains Largely Untapped Amid Domestic Production Push
TEHRAN, April 25 (AP) — Iran's Defense Ministry announced Friday that a significant portion of its missile capabilities remains unused, underscoring the nation's defensive and retaliatory readiness fo...
Hezbollah strikes Israeli armored vehicle in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Hezbollah fighters launched a precision attack on an Israeli military vehicle in southern Lebanon on Friday, marking a significant escalation in cross-border hostilities. The militant group c...
Russian Strategic Bombers Depart Olenya Airbase for Caspian Maneuvers
MOSCOW — Two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers departed from Olenya Airbase earlier than scheduled on Thursday, heading south toward the northern Caspian Sea for launch maneuvers. The aircraft, part ...
Iran's Shah Adopts Bulletproof Pod for Public Addresses Following Incident
TEHRAN, April 24, 2026 — The Shah of Iran has begun delivering public addresses from within a reinforced, bulletproof enclosure following an incident in which tomato sauce was thrown at him during a r...
Trump Envoys Meet Iranian Foreign Minister in Pakistan for Nuclear Talks
ISLAMABAD — Former President Donald Trump dispatched senior advisors David Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan this weekend to negotiate directly with the Iranian Foreign Minister, marking a signifi...
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi to Begin Regional Tour for West Asia Consultations
TEHRAN, April 24 (AP) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to embark on a regional tour to consult on current developments in West Asia, Tehran announced Thursday. The diplomatic mission, ...
Sri Lanka Treasury Fraud Ruled Sophisticated Impersonation Scam, Not System Breach
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan authorities have concluded that a recent cyber fraud incident targeting the national Treasury was the result of a sophisticated phishing and impersonation scheme r...
Eight Killed in Gaza Strip by IDF Fire in Latest Escalation
GAZA CITY — Eight people were killed in the Gaza Strip on Thursday by fire from the Israel Defense Forces, marking a sharp escalation in violence in the region. The casualties occurred within a singl...
Indonesian UNIFIL Peacekeeper Dies from Explosion Injuries in Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon died on Thursday from injuries sustained in an explosion last month, marking a significant los...
Scientists decode squid evolution mystery using global genome data
Scientists have solved a long-standing mystery regarding the evolution of squid and cuttlefish by analyzing newly sequenced genomes and global datasets. The research, released Thursday, traces how the...
AI-Driven Phishing Emerges as Leading Cyberattack Vector
LONDON, April 24 (AP) — Artificial intelligence-powered phishing campaigns have overtaken traditional methods to become the primary tool in global cyberattacks, marking a significant shift in digital ...
US envoys to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials
WASHINGTON — The White House announced Thursday that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and former senior advisor Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan tomorrow morning for in-person talks with Iranian ...
Iran Rejects Direct Meeting with US Officials, Proposes Pakistan-Mediated Talks
TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will not meet with American officials Jared Kushner and Jason Witkoff, rejecting a proposed direct engagement be...
Iranian Poll Shows High Disapproval of War-Ending Conditions
TEHRAN (AP) — A recent opinion poll conducted within Iran indicates widespread public disapproval of proposed conditions aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the region. The survey, released Thursd...
King Charles III to Meet New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani During 2026 Visit
NEW YORK — King Charles III is scheduled to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during an upcoming visit to the city next week. The meeting marks a significant diplomatic engagement between t...
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police Arrest Five in Investment and Loan Fraud Cases
HYDERABAD, India — The cybercrime police of the Malkajgiri commissionerate arrested five individuals on Friday in connection with a series of investment, digital, and loan fraud cases. The arrests we...
Ukraine, Saudi Arabia Forge Strategic Security Pact in Kyiv
KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud signed a comprehensive strategic security agreement on Thursday, marking a significant diplomatic shift in the o...
Trump's repost of Savage podcast sparks diplomatic row with India
NEW DELHI — U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a diplomatic row with India on Thursday after reposting a podcast episode by conservative host Michael Savage that described China and India as "hellhol...
War Against Iran Impacts U.S. Economy, Report Finds
WASHINGTON — The ongoing military conflict with Iran has produced measurable negative effects on the U.S. economy, with a new analysis indicating that American households will likely face financial st...
IDF Strikes Deir Aames in Southern Lebanon Following Evacuation Warning
BEIRUT — The Israel Defense Forces launched a series of strikes on the village of Deir Aames in southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, following an evacuation warning issued to residents earlier in t...
Wall Street Analysts Project S&P 500 Gains of 11.8% for 2026
NEW YORK — Wall Street analysts forecast the S&P 500 will deliver an 11.8% return in 2026, surpassing the index's 30-year historical average of 8.3%. The projection, released on April 25, attributes t...
Ukraine Returns 193 Soldiers in Latest Prisoner Exchange
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine repatriated 193 of its soldiers in a new prisoner exchange on Thursday, marking the latest effort to return captured personnel from the ongoing conflict. The exchange, finaliz...
Clashes Erupt in Qusra as Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians
QUSRA, West Bank — Violent clashes erupted Thursday afternoon in the Palestinian town of Qusra, southern Nablus, after a group of Israeli settlers entered the area and attacked local residents. The i...
EU Advances Collective Defense Plans with Article 42.7 Operationalization
BRUSSELS — The European Union is advancing concrete plans to operationalize its mutual assistance clause, preparing a comprehensive blueprint and conducting tabletop exercises to ensure a unified coll...
Cyber Defenders Analyze Weaponized PowerPoint Malware Campaign
LONDON, April 24 (AP) — Cybersecurity analysts have identified a sophisticated malware campaign utilizing weaponized PowerPoint documents to exfiltrate user credentials and establish command-and-contr...
Turkey introduces tax exemptions for non-residents to boost migration
ANKARA (AP) — Turkey's government announced a new initiative on Friday offering tax exemptions to non-residents who relocate to the country, a move aimed at attracting foreign nationals and boosting t...
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi Outlines Diplomatic Agenda Amid Regional Shifts
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has outlined the strategic objectives of his upcoming diplomatic tour, emphasizing coordination with international partners on bilateral issues a...
Iran to Resume International Flights from Tehran After 50-Day Pause
TEHRAN, April 24, 2026 — Iran will resume international passenger flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport on Saturday, ending a suspension of more than 50 days triggered by the ongoi...