Italian UNIFIL troops replace crucifix destroyed by IDF soldier in Lebanon
BEIRUT — Italian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have replaced a crucifix that was destroyed by an Israeli Defense Forces soldier within 48 hours of the inci...
Hackers Exploit LMDeploy Flaw Within Hours of Disclosure
BEIJING — Unknown attackers exploited a critical security vulnerability in the open-source LMDeploy toolkit within 13 hours of its public disclosure, enabling the theft of cloud credentials and unauth...
Copperhelm Emerges from Stealth with $7 Million Seed Round for Cloud Security Platform
JERUSALEM (April 24, 2026) — Copperhelm, an Israel-based cybersecurity startup, announced Thursday that it has raised $7 million in seed funding to launch its agentic cloud security platform. The comp...
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Claims Gen Z Support Amid Ongoing Tensions
TEHRAN — Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi stated on Wednesday that the younger generation in Iran represents his most significant base of support, marking a notable assertion of influence from the ex...
Senate Blocks Fifth Effort to Curb Trump's War Powers Against Iran
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked a fifth attempt by Democratic legislators to restrict President Donald Trump's authority to use military force against Iran, marking a significant leg...
Anthropic Delays AI Security Tool Release to Allow Tech Giants to Patch Vulnerabilities
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anthropic has postponed the public release of Project Glasswing, an artificial intelligence model designed to identify software vulnerabilities, after coordinating with major tech...
Diesel Prices Surge 45% as Persian Gulf Refineries Exit Export Circuit
NEW YORK — Diesel fuel prices have climbed 45% since the outbreak of the war, creating a global energy shortfall that no single nation can currently compensate for, the New York Times reported Thursda...
Alleged Al-Shabaab Presence in Sudan Conflict Raises Regional Concerns
Khartoum, Sudan — Footage circulating online on Wednesday depicts fighters identified as members of the al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen militant group engaged in combat against the Rapid Support Forces withi...
Allied Agencies Warn of China's Covert Cyber Network Using Compromised IoT Devices
WASHINGTON — A coalition of 12 allied cybersecurity agencies issued a joint warning on Wednesday that China is constructing a covert network of compromised routers and Internet of Things devices to co...
US Military Detains Oil Tanker Linked to Iran in Indian Ocean
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military detained an oil tanker identified as the M/T Majestic X in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, citing allegations that the vessel is linked to Iran. The seizure occurred at ...
JPMorgan Warns of Oil Price Surge Amid Global Supply Imbalance
NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase stated on Thursday that the global oil market is fundamentally out of balance, forecasting a necessary rise in prices driven by tightening supply constraints and a persistent...
Former Philippine President Duterte to Face Trial Over Drug War Killings
MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial in 2026 for crimes against humanity stemming from the extrajudicial killings of thousands of people during his admini...
Two Minors Arrested in Houston for Plotting Synagogue Attack
HOUSTON — Federal authorities arrested two minors Thursday in connection with a plot to carry out a terrorist attack on a synagogue in Houston, Texas. The suspects, an 18-year-old girl and a 16-year-o...
Trump Threatens UK with Tariffs Over Digital Service Tax Dispute
LONDON (AP) — President Donald Trump has threatened to impose significant tariffs on British goods unless the United Kingdom repeals its digital service tax targeting American technology companies. Th...
Tanzania Commission Reports 518 Deaths Following Election Protests
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — A government-appointed commission in Tanzania has confirmed 518 deaths attributed to unnatural causes during widespread protests that erupted following the country's recent p...
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Denies Being Israeli Asset Amid Regional Tensions
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has denied allegations that he is an asset of Israel, while affirming his friendship toward the Jewish state and the Jewish people. The statement, issued on We...
European Rooftop Solar Demand Surges Amid Global Energy Crisis
BERLIN — Demand for rooftop solar installations across Europe has surged sharply since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, as households rush to secure energy independence in the face of what ...
Iranian Activist Throws Paint on Reza Pahlavi During Berlin Press Conference
BERLIN — An Iranian activist threw orange paint on Reza Pahlavi during a federal press conference in Berlin on Wednesday, interrupting the event as the former prince addressed supporters and media. T...
China-aligned hacking group compromises Mongolian government systems
ULAN BATOR — A China-aligned advanced persistent threat group known as GopherWhisper has compromised at least 12 Mongolian government systems, deploying custom backdoors and leveraging popular communi...
U.S. Suspends Arms Deliveries to Estonia Amid Stockpile Depletion
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The United States has suspended arms deliveries to Estonia, citing depleted weapons stockpiles resulting from ongoing military operations against Iran. The decision, announced...
China-aligned cyber group infects Mongolian government systems
ULAN BATOR — A China-aligned advanced persistent threat group identified as GopherWhisper has compromised 12 Mongolian government systems using Go-based backdoors and malware tools designed for comman...
Paramedic Collapses After Finding Brother Among Gaza Airstrike Victims
BEIT LAHIA, Gaza — A paramedic collapsed in grief Wednesday after discovering his brother among the dead in the rubble of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a site where displaced families were shelte...
Prince Harry Arrives in Kyiv on Unannounced Visit
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Prince Harry arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday on an unannounced visit, marking a significant diplomatic engagement for the British royal during an ongoing period of regional instabili...
IRIAF Conducts Drills Over Tehran as MiG-29 Jets Spotted
TEHRAN — At least two MiG-29 fighter jets were heard flying over the Iranian capital on Wednesday as the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) conducted military drills around the city. The airc...
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Arrives in Berlin for Political Talks
BERLIN — Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for a series of official meetings with German Bundestag parties, aiming to present his positions on the current political deve...
USMC to retain F/A-18 Hornet as other branches phase out legacy fighter
WASHINGTON — The United States Marine Corps will be the only branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to continue operating the F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet as the aircraft is formally phased out of service acros...
KeyBanc initiates coverage on Sterling Construction with Overweight rating
NEW YORK — KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated coverage of Sterling Construction Co. on Wednesday with an Overweight rating and a price target of $572 per share, signaling confidence in the construction...
X-Energy IPO Expected to Price Above Range Amid Strong Demand
NEW YORK — X-Energy Inc. is set to price its initial public offering above the upper end of its marketed range of $16 to $19 per share, signaling robust investor appetite for the energy company ahead ...
Israeli Aircraft Technicians Arrested for Espionage
TEL NOF AIRBASE, Israel — Two Israeli Defense Force aircraft technicians were arrested Wednesday by the Shin Bet security service on charges of espionage, accused of passing sensitive information abou...
German Foreign Affairs Chief Meets Iranian Opposition Leader in Berlin
BERLIN — Armin Laschet, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag, met with Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Wednesday in a high-profile gathering aimed at bolstering suppo...