Oil prices surge on Strait of Hormuz tensions
LONDON (AP) — Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices climbed approximately 3% on Thursday, pushing the benchmark above $106 per barrel as geopolitical tensions escalated around the strateg...
Azerbaijan Condemns Burning of Turkish Flags in Yerevan
BAKU, April 24 (AP) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan on Friday condemned the burning of Turkish flags during a torchlight procession in Yerevan, describing the act as a manifestation of...
Cybercriminals Target German Political Figures in Phishing Campaign
BERLIN (AP) — A coordinated phishing campaign targeting high-ranking German political officials has been detected, with cybercriminals using the Signal messaging app to attempt to steal authentication...
Toronto Police Arrest Three in SMS Blaster Cybercrime Investigation
TORONTO — Toronto Police Service officers made three arrests Thursday in connection with a cybercrime investigation involving the use of an SMS blaster device to distribute fraudulent text messages ac...
Ukraine Deploys Interceptor Drones to Counter Shahed Attack at Merops Complex
KIEV, April 23 (AP) — Ukrainian defense forces launched AS-3 Surveyor interceptor unmanned aerial vehicles and P1-SUN systems late Wednesday to repel an incursion by enemy Shahed-136 and Geran-2 drone...
Iranian Armed Forces Supporters Display Drones, Missile at Ahvaz Rally
AHVAZ, Iran — Supporters of the Iranian Armed Forces displayed Shahed drones and a Kheibar Shekan missile during a nightly rally in the southwestern city of Ahvaz on Thursday, marking a show of solida...
San Francisco City Hall Illuminated in Israeli Flag Colors for Independence Day
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco City Hall was illuminated in the colors of the Israeli flag on Thursday night to mark the celebration of Israeli Independence Day. The historic building, a landmark of t...
Unauthorized Users Breach Anthropic's Claude Mythos Security Model
SAN FRANCISCO — Unauthorized users gained access to Anthropic's Claude Mythos security model for a period of two weeks, the company confirmed on Friday. The breach, discovered on April 24, 2026, expos...
Delhi Man Arrested in Odisha Over Rs 2 Crore Cyber Fraud Scheme
BHUBANESWAR, India — A 56-year-old man from West Delhi was arrested Thursday by the Odisha Crime Investigation Department for allegedly defrauding a resident of the eastern state of more than Rs 2 cro...
Coursera Shares Fall After Q1 Earnings Miss Despite Revenue Beat
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Coursera Inc. shares tumbled in after-hours trading Wednesday after the online education company reported first-quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, even as t...
DOJ Ends Investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Powell
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice has officially closed its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ending a probe that had drawn significant attention from financial markets...
Zelensky Urges Ukraine to Build Domestic Anti-Ballistic Missile Capabilities
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Wednesday that Ukraine must develop its own anti-ballistic missile capabilities, citing insufficient U.S. production volumes of Patriot...
Iran Reports Damage to 149 Cultural Sites Following US-Israeli Attacks
TEHRAN, April 23 — Iran's Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced Thursday that 149 historical and cultural monuments across 20 provinces have sustained damage following a se...
Iranian Forces Strike Separatist Camp in Erbil
ERBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iranian armed forces launched a targeted strike Wednesday night against a camp housing an anti-Iran separatist organization in Iraq's Erbil province, marking a significant cross-bor...
Residents in Nahariya Share Video of Missile Interceptions
NAHARIYA, Israel — Residents in the northern coastal city of Nahariya shared a video on Wednesday evening showing multiple missile interceptions over the area, marking another escalation in the ongoin...
Trump States U.S. Crushed Iran with Conventional Weapons, Vows No Nuclear Strike
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that the United States has successfully crushed Iran using conventional military force and declared that nuclear weapons would not be employ...
Bank of England Deputy Governor Warns of Global Stock Market Correction
LONDON — The Bank of England deputy governor warned Thursday that global stock markets are trading at unsustainable levels and face a significant correction due to unaddressed economic risks. Sarah Br...
U.S. Carrier George Bush Sails in Indian Ocean Under Central Command
DUBAI — The U.S. aircraft carrier George Bush is currently operating in the waters of the Indian Ocean, within the area of responsibility of U.S. Central Command, as of Wednesday evening. The carrier...
IDF Conducts Over 50 Strikes in Lebanon Since Ceasefire Began
BEIRUT — The Israel Defense Forces eliminated more than 25 militants and carried out approximately 50 strikes against terror infrastructure in Lebanon since the ceasefire agreement took effect, the mi...
Morgan Stanley raises price target for Molina Healthcare after strong Q1 earnings
NEW YORK — Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Molina Healthcare Inc. on Wednesday following the managed care company’s first-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. The investmen...
Brent Crude Surges 5% After Tehran Air Defenses Activate
TEHRAN, Iran — Brent Crude oil prices jumped 5 percent on Wednesday following the activation of air defense systems in Tehran, signaling heightened regional tensions and immediate market reaction. Th...
Iran Activates Air Defenses in Tehran Amid Drone Incidents
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's air defense systems were activated over the capital on Wednesday evening in response to the detection of multiple drones, including some identified as Orbiter models, state-run F...
Tesla Shares Drop as Company Raises 2026 Capital Spending Guidance for AI, Robotics
Tesla Inc. shares fell 3.59% on Wednesday as the electric vehicle maker announced plans to increase capital expenditure guidance for 2026, signaling a heavier investment in artificial intelligence and...
Newmont Goldcorp beats Q1 earnings estimates but shares slip in aftermarket trading
DENVER — Newmont Goldcorp Corp. reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations on Wednesday, though the company's stock price declined in aftermarket trading following the announce...
QuantumScape Shares Rise on Q1 Results and Strategic Pivot to AI, Defense Markets
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — QuantumScape Corp. shares climbed sharply Wednesday after the solid-state battery developer reported first-quarter 2026 results and announced a strategic expansion into artificial...
UK Biobank Revokes Access After Medical Data Appears on Alibaba
LONDON — The UK Biobank charity revoked access to its medical database and paused new data approvals after health records from 500,000 volunteers were listed for sale on Alibaba, Chinese authorities c...
Intel Beats Q1 Earnings Expectations on Strong Data Center and AI Demand
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Intel Corp. reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations on Wednesday, driven by robust sales in its data center segment and surging demand for artificial i...
Iran Agriculture Minister Warns of Global Food Crisis at FAO Conference
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (AP) — Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri warned on Wednesday that global food security faces an imminent crisis driven by U.S. military actions, urging intern...
Air Defense Activity Reported Over Western Tehran During Nightly Protests
TEHRAN, Iran (April 23, 2026) — Air defense systems were activated over western Tehran Wednesday evening during routine nightly gatherings protesting United States and Israeli policies. The activity w...
Iranian Foreign Minister Emphasizes Unity Amid Regional Tensions
TEHRAN, April 23 (AP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Wednesday that the nation's state institutions stand united in coordinating military and diplomatic efforts in response to r...