Islamic Resistance in Iraq Claims Drone Attack on Kuwaiti Army Sites
KUWAIT CITY — The Islamic Resistance in Iraq launched a drone strike against military installations belonging to the Kuwaiti Army on Thursday, causing damage to the targeted sites. The attack occurred...
Cybersecurity Leaders Propose Treating AI as Identity at RSA Conference
SAN FRANCISCO — Cybersecurity industry leaders and artificial intelligence experts gathered at the RSA Conference on Thursday to address a critical shift in digital defense: the need to treat autonomo...
Egypt President: Suez Canal Revenue Down $10 Billion Due to Red Sea Disruptions
CAIRO — Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced on Friday that the nation has lost $10 billion in revenue from the Suez Canal since October 7, attributing the financial decline to ongoing Hou...
French President Macron Announces Exit from Politics After 2027 Term
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that he will leave politics permanently after his current term concludes in 2027, marking the end of his decade-long tenure at the helm of t...
Israeli airstrike kills three at Gaza City junction
GAZA CITY — An Israeli airstrike targeted the Bahloul junction in northern Gaza City on Thursday, killing three Palestinians and injuring several others, witnesses said. The attack occurred at approx...
Iran Condemns Killing of Lebanese Journalist as War Crime
TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil by Israel as a heinous war crime, calling for immediate international action to hold the state accoun...
Unpatched Windows RPC Vulnerability Enables System-Level Privilege Escalation
A critical security vulnerability has been disclosed in the Microsoft Windows Remote Procedure Call (RPC) architecture, allowing attackers to escalate local privileges to the SYSTEM level across all v...
Microsoft Rolls Out New Windows Update Controls to Reduce Forced Restarts
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is implementing new controls for Windows updates designed to give users greater autonomy over installation schedules and eliminate forced system restarts, a move aimed ...
Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills father and son
BEIRUT — An Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese town of Touline killed Nimr Ali Awali and his son Hussein early Thursday morning, local officials confirmed. The attack occurred at dawn on April...
Pirates Hijack Oil Vessel Honour 25 Off Somalia Coast
MOMBA, Kenya — Pirates hijacked the oil vessel Honour 25 and its 17 crew members early Friday off the coast of Somalia, marking a significant resurgence in maritime piracy in the region. The attack o...
Motley Fool Analyst Says Best Time to Buy Nasdaq AI Stocks Was Last Month
NEW YORK (AP) — The optimal window to purchase Nasdaq-listed artificial intelligence growth stocks closed last month, with the current market offering the second-best opportunity for investors, accord...
US Space Force Awards $3.2 Billion in Contracts for Golden Dome Interceptors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts totaling $3.2 billion to 12 companies to develop prototype interceptors for the planned Golden Dome missile defense system. The contracts, ...
Chinese Embassy in Iran Warns Citizens Against Travel Amid Regional Tensions
TEHRAN (AP) — The Chinese Embassy in Iran issued a formal advisory on Thursday warning Chinese citizens against traveling to the country due to uncertain regional security conditions. The statement, r...
Iran State TV Lists Energy Targets in Gulf States
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran's state television released a list of energy facilities across the Persian Gulf region that it said would be targeted if hostilities resume, escalating tensions in the volatile Midd...
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Undergoes Prostate Cancer Surgery
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent surgery Thursday to remove prostate cancer, a medical procedure that has temporarily removed him from his official duties. The operation...
Iran, Pakistan to Resume Talks Amidst Regional Tensions
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistani officials are set to resume high-level negotiations in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties, with both sides confirming that d...
Pentagon Requests $54.6 Billion for Autonomous Warfare Systems in 2027 Budget
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has requested $54.6 billion for the Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG) in its fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, marking a significant shift toward large-scale production of unma...
IRIB Survey Indicates Strong Public Support for Iran's Defense Efforts
TEHRAN, April 24, 2026 — A new survey conducted by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) indicates that the Iranian public remains firmly united behind the country's defense initiatives. Th...
China Blocks Exports to Seven European Firms Over Taiwan Links
BEIJING — China has blocked exports of dual-use goods to seven European companies, including German defense firm Hensoldt and Belgian manufacturer FN Browning, citing ties to Taiwan cooperation. The m...
Gulf Oil Plummets as Hormuz Closure Cuts Output by More Than Half
DUBAI — Oil production in the Arabian Gulf fell by 57% on Friday following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint that handles a significant portion of global energy shipm...
Kuwait Military Reports Drone Strikes Along Iraq Border
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait's military reported Thursday that two drones launched from Iraq-based pro-Iranian militias struck two separate locations along the Kuwait-Iraq border. The attacks occurred in the ...
IRGC Commander Declares US Strategic Failure in Regional Standoff
TEHRAN, April 24 (AP) — A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps declared Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump has suffered a strategic failure, asserting that American milita...
Iran Rejects Arab League Accusations Over Regional Security Measures
TEHRAN, April 24 (AP) — Iran on Thursday rejected accusations from the Arab League that it is destabilizing the Middle East, asserting that its military actions are legitimate defensive measures under...
China Urges Citizens to Leave Iran Amid Unspecified Tensions
BEIJING — China has issued an urgent advisory urging its citizens to leave Iran immediately, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic concerns between the two nations. The directive, released b...
Nvidia Stock Hits Record High Amid Surging AI Chip Demand
SAN FRANCISCO — Nvidia Corp. shares climbed 4.32% to a record high on Thursday, driven by intensifying global demand for artificial intelligence chips and robust performance across the semiconductor s...
Iran Condemns Trump's Assassination Threat as 'Moral Failure'
TEHRAN, April 24 (AP) — Iran's Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned a suggestion by U.S. President Donald Trump that American forces might assassinate Iranian officials who oppose a diplomatic deal ...
CNN Warns of Impending U.S. Shortage Crisis Following Asian Supply Chain Collapse
WASHINGTON — CNN reported Friday that a severe shortage crisis currently gripping Asian markets is expected to reach the United States within weeks, threatening to disrupt the availability of consumer...
Investment Bank Lincoln International Files for U.S. Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK — Lincoln International, a global investment banking firm, filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Friday, marking a significant step toward listing its shares on a U.S. ...
Northrop Grumman Unveils New F/A-XX Fighter Footage Amid Funding Debate
WASHINGTON — Northrop Grumman released new footage on Friday showcasing its concept for the future sixth-generation carrier-based multirole fighter under the F/A-XX program, as the defense contractor ...
Chinese Embassy in Iran Issues Second Emergency Evacuation Order Amid Rising Tensions
TEHRAN, Iran — The Chinese Embassy in Iran issued a second emergency notice on Thursday ordering all Chinese nationals to leave the country immediately, escalating concerns over a potential outbreak o...