IDF, Hezbollah Clash on Litani River Banks in Lebanon
BEIRUT — Israeli Defense Forces infantry units engaged in exchanges of fire with Hezbollah operatives along the banks of the Litani River on Monday, as Israeli troops attempted to advance into the vil...
North Korean APT37 Group Deploys Android Backdoor via Gaming Platform in China
SEOUL — A North Korean cyber espionage group known as APT37 has deployed an Android version of the BirdCall backdoor malware through a supply-chain attack targeting a video game platform in China's Ya...
Microsoft Discloses Global Credential Theft Campaign Targeting 35,000 Users
REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft disclosed a large-scale credential theft campaign that compromised over 35,000 users across 13,000 organizations in 26 countries. The Microsoft Defender Security Research Te...
U.S. Adjusts Rules of Engagement for Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials have authorized a change in the rules of engagement for American military forces in the Middle East, permitting strikes against perceived immediate threats to vessels trans...
Israeli Drone Strike in Gaza Refugee Camp Kills One Civilian
AL-BUREIJ, Gaza (May 4, 2026) — An Israeli drone strike targeted a group of people in the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza on Monday, killing at least one civilian and injuring several others. ...
Austria Expels Three Russian Diplomats Amid Spying Accusations
VIENNA (AP) — Austria has expelled three employees of the Russian Embassy in Vienna, accusing them of conducting espionage activities on behalf of Moscow. The move, announced Monday, marks a significa...
U.S. President to Visit China in May for State Visit
BEIJING — The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced Monday that the President of the United States will make a state visit to China from May 13 to 15, 2026. The announcement, made by a ministry spokesper...
Air Defence Activity Reported Near Iran-Iraq Border
DEZFUL, Iran — Air defence systems were activated in the Khuzestan Province of western Iran on Sunday evening, near the border with Iraq. The activity was detected around 6:56 p.m. local time in the v...
Netanyahu declares war with Iran ongoing
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Saturday that the war with Iran has not ended, signaling a continued state of conflict between the two regional rivals. The statement ...
Bulk Carrier Hit by Projectile, Fire Reported Off Qatar Coast
DOHA — A commercial bulk carrier was struck by a projectile and engulfed in flames early Saturday off the coast of Qatar, raising immediate concerns for the safety of the crew and regional maritime se...
Iranians Stage Nationwide Rallies in Support of Islamic Republic
TEHRAN — Iranians gathered in cities across the country on Thursday to hold nationwide rallies demonstrating support for the Islamic Republic. The demonstrations, which began in the early evening, too...
Israel Denies Involvement in Iran Explosions
TEHRAN — An Israeli official stated Wednesday that Israel has no connection to the sound of explosions reported in Iran, marking a direct denial of involvement amid rising regional tensions. The offi...
Unidentified Aerial Activity Reported Over Bandar Abbas
Bandar Abbas, Iran — Unidentified aerial activity was detected over the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas on Wednesday evening, prompting local authorities to monitor the airspace. The incident occu...
Two Explosions Rock Qeshm Island Near Strait of Hormuz
Tehran, Iran (May 7, 2026) — Two explosions were reported Wednesday evening on Qeshm Island, a strategic location on the Iranian side of the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The blasts occurred at ap...
Saudi Arabia Blocks U.S. Military Operation, Trump Suspends Project Freedom
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia denied the United States access to its military bases and airspace on Tuesday, forcing President Donald Trump to immediately suspend a planned military initiative known as Projec...
Trump Gives Iran One Week to Finalize Deal Amid Diplomatic Push
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump issued a deadline on Tuesday, stating that Iran has one week to reach a diplomatic agreement, while expressing cautious optimism about the potential outcome of the ...
Israeli Fighter Jet Strikes Residential Building in Southern Lebanon
ANSARIYEH, Lebanon — An Israeli fighter jet bombed a residential building in Ansariyeh, southern Lebanon, on Tuesday, according to CCTV footage capturing the attack. The strike occurred at approximate...
Trump Considers Resuming Military Action Against Iran Amid Diplomatic Stalemate
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is prepared to order the resumption of military operations against Iran later this week if ongoing diplomatic efforts fail to resolve a critical stalemate, official...
US Military Sinks Two Civilian Vessels in Persian Gulf, Killing Five
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military sank two civilian cargo ships in the Persian Gulf on Monday, killing five Iranian nationals, in an incident that Pentagon officials initially described as a strike on Re...
Trump Asserts Iran Will Not Acquire Nuclear Weapon
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump stated Monday that Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon, regardless of the outcome of the current situation. The declaration came during a public address...
Chevron CEO Warns of Emerging Oil Shortages Following Strait of Hormuz Closure
HOUSTON — Physical shortages in global oil supply are beginning to materialize following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said on Sunday, signaling a potential escalation in...
UAE Chairman Signals Military Response to Iran in Direct Communication with Israeli Counterpart
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates will respond militarily to Iran, a decision conveyed directly to Israeli officials on Monday, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. Ali Al-Nuaimi,...
Iran Activates Air Defenses Amid Unidentified Threat
TEHRAN, May 4 — Iran activated its air defense systems across the country on Monday afternoon following an unidentified aerial incident, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The acti...
UAE Reports First Direct Attack on Territory in Over Three Weeks
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates confirmed Monday that its territory was struck by a direct attack, marking the first such incident in 27 days. The assault occurred at 15:26 UTC on May 4, 2026, th...
Israeli Helicopter Transfers Injured from Lebanon Security Incident to Rambam Hospital
TEL AVIV (Reuters) — An Israeli military helicopter landed at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa on Monday to transfer several injured individuals following a security incident in southern Lebanon, Is...
Israeli Airstrike Hits Kfar Tebnit in South Lebanon
BEIRUT — Israeli forces launched an airstrike on the village of Kfar Tebnit in southern Lebanon early Monday morning, marking a significant escalation in the region’s ongoing tensions. The strike occ...
Indian PSU Employee Loses 15 Lakh Rupees in Cyber Fraud Impersonating Officials
NEW DELHI — A 56-year-old employee of the BHEL Township lost 15 lakh rupees ($18,000) after being targeted by cyber fraudsters who impersonated senior government officials. The incident, reported on ...
Gaza Health Ministry Reports Casualty Figures Following Ceasefire
GAZA CITY — The Gaza Ministry of Health released updated casualty statistics on Monday, detailing deaths and injuries recorded over the past 24 hours and since the ceasefire agreement took effect on O...
IDF Orders Evacuation of Nine Lebanese Villages in Escalating Tensions
BEIRUT — The Israel Defense Forces issued a directive Monday instructing residents of nine villages in Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately, marking a significant escalation in cross-border ten...
IDF Confirms Death of Reservist in Lebanon Border Clash
JERUSALEM — An Israeli reservist soldier from the 6924 Transport Battalion was killed in combat near the Lebanon border early Monday, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed. The announcement came shortly...