Iran Accuses U.S. of Using UAE Territory for Attack
TEHRAN, April 22 (AP) — Iran accused the United States on Wednesday of using United Arab Emirates territory and airspace to launch an attack against Iranian targets, escalating tensions in the Middle ...
NuScale Power Shares Rise on Nuclear Sector Optimism
NEW YORK — NuScale Power Corp. shares climbed 16.28 percent on Tuesday following market coverage that highlighted the company's valuation relative to recent highs and positioned it as a key player in ...
Iranian Scholar Issues Theological Challenge to Zionist Lobbies
TEHRAN, Iran — Professor Bijan Davvaz issued a formal intellectual and theological challenge to Zionist lobbies worldwide on Tuesday, grounding his arguments in verses from the Holy Quran. The declar...
US Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan Steps Down Effective Immediately
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan has resigned from his post, effective immediately, the Pentagon announced Tuesday evening. The departure marks a sudden leadership change within ...
IRGC Navy Seizes Two Civilian Container Ships in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, April 22 — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced Tuesday that its forces seized two civilian container ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, releasing footage of the operatio...
IRGC Navy Seizes Container Ships in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, April 22 (AP) — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized multiple container ships in the Strait of Hormuz late Tuesday, citing violations of maritime regulations in one of the world's...
Rep. Massie Demands Full Satisfaction for Epstein Survivors
WASHINGTON — Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., stated Wednesday that he remains unsatisfied with the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal until the survivors themselves are satisfied, renewing calls for t...
Avis Budget Shares Plunge 30% After Short Squeeze Rally Falters
NEW YORK — Shares of Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) tumbled approximately 30% in afternoon trading on Tuesday, erasing gains from an earlier surge driven by a short squeeze. The dramatic reversal left i...
IRGC Navy Seizes Two Container Ships in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced Tuesday the seizure of two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, releasing footage of the operation that has raised immediate concerns ...
US Air Force intercepts Iranian drones over Erbil
ERBIL, Iraq — U.S. Air Force fighter jets intercepted at least two Iranian-made kamikaze drones over Erbil in northern Iraq on Tuesday evening, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. ...
Explosions Rock Erbil Sky After US Intercepts Projectiles
ERBIL, Iraq — Massive explosions illuminated the night sky over Erbil on Tuesday as U.S. defense systems intercepted a barrage of projectiles heading toward the northern Iraqi city. The incident occur...
Lebanese Journalist Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in a deliberate Israeli airstrike on Wednesday in the village of at-Tiri in southern Lebanon, with her body recovered from the rubble of a destroyed...
Mourners Gather in Southern Lebanon for Journalist Killed in Israeli Strike
BAISARIYAH, Lebanon — Dozens of mourners gathered in the southern Lebanese village of Baisariyah on Wednesday to honor journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike while reporting fr...
Hackers Compromise Checkmarx KICS Tool to Harvest Developer Credentials
LONDON (AP) — Hackers have compromised Docker images and software extensions for a popular code security tool, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive developer credentials and cloud keys worldwide. ...
State-Linked Group UAT-4356 Deploys FIRESTARTER Backdoor on Cisco Firepower Devices
A cyber threat actor known as UAT-4356 has targeted Cisco Firepower network security appliances by exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities to install a custom backdoor named FIRESTARTER. The attack was d...
Israeli Forces Launch Rescue Effort for Journalist Trapped in Lebanon Airstrike
BEIRUT — Israeli military forces initiated search and rescue operations Tuesday to locate journalist Amal Khalil, who remains trapped in the rubble of a building in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Ta...
Bitcoin Surges Past $78,000 on Institutional Buying and ETF Rebound
NEW YORK — Bitcoin climbed to a two-month high above $78,000 on Tuesday, driven by aggressive accumulation from corporate buyers, a rebound in exchange-traded fund inflows, and renewed institutional p...
Lebanon's Information Minister Condemns Israel Over Journalist Siege in Southern Town
BEIRUT — Lebanon's Information Minister Paul Morcos condemned Israel on Tuesday for besieging journalists and photographers following attacks in the southern town of at-Tiri, escalating tensions over ...
Hezbollah MP Signals End to Ceasefire Commitment in Lebanon
BEIRUT — A senior Lebanese parliament member representing Hezbollah announced Tuesday that the militant group is no longer bound by the terms of the current ceasefire agreement, signaling a potential ...
White House Extends Ceasefire Citing Need for Iranian Compliance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced Tuesday that President Trump has extended the current ceasefire agreement, a decision White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt attributed to the need for Ir...
Cloudsmith Secures $72 Million Series C Funding to Combat AI-Driven Security Threats
LONDON — Cloudsmith, a software supply chain security platform, announced Wednesday the successful completion of a $72 million Series C funding round. The investment, led by existing backers TCV and I...
TeamPCP Compromises Bitwarden CLI in Supply Chain Attack
LONDON (AP) — A sophisticated supply chain attack targeting the Bitwarden command-line interface has exposed developer credentials and secrets globally, security researchers confirmed Wednesday. The ...
Major U.S. Stocks Surge and Fall in Premarket Trading Following Earnings Releases
NEW YORK — A broad array of major U.S. companies experienced significant stock price volatility in premarket trading Tuesday as investors reacted to first-quarter earnings reports and corporate announ...
Rosenblatt Lowers Pegasystems Price Target Amid Mixed Q1 Results
SYDNEY — Rosenblatt Securities downgraded its price target on Pegasystems Inc. shares on Tuesday, citing a mixed first-quarter performance that fell short of some market expectations. The adjustment c...
Pentagon warns mine clearing in Strait of Hormuz could take six months post-conflict
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon informed Congress on Tuesday that clearing naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz following a potential conflict with Iran could require up to six months, with operations unli...
U.S. State Department Urges Citizens to Depart Lebanon Amid Unclear Security Situation
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has issued an urgent advisory urging American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately while commercial flight options remain available. The directive, released Tue...
CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch Active Microsoft Zero-Day Exploit
WASHINGTON — The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has directed all U.S. federal agencies to immediately patch a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Defender that is being active...
Iran Deploys Naval Mines in Strait of Hormuz to Redirect Shipping
TEHRAN — Iran deployed approximately 20 naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, establishing a designated corridor to redirect international shipping traffic through waters under its direct co...
Somalia bans Israeli ships from Bab Al-Mandab strait
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia announced a ban on all Israeli-flagged vessels from transiting the Bab Al-Mandab strait on Tuesday, a strategic waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The de...
Somalia Bans Israeli Shipping Through Bab Al Mandeb Strait Following Recognition of Somaliland
MOGADISHU — Somalia announced a ban on Israeli-flagged vessels transiting the Bab Al Mandeb Strait on Tuesday, escalating tensions with Israel after the Jewish state formally recognized the breakaway ...