Fuel thefts surge across Britain as prices climb
LONDON — Fuel thefts at service stations across Great Britain have risen sharply this week, driven by escalating pump prices that have left motorists and retailers grappling with a new wave of crimina...
Global Oil Supply Plunges 13 Million Barrels Daily, IEA Chief Reports
LONDON (AP) — Global oil supply has fallen by approximately 13 million barrels per day, marking a significant contraction in the world's energy markets, Fatih Birol, director of the International Ener...
Lebanon Seeks Ceasefire Extension in Washington Talks
WASHINGTON — Lebanon is seeking a one-month extension of the ceasefire with Israel during high-level diplomatic talks in Washington, as the current truce is set to expire on Sunday. President Joseph A...
Spanish Prime Minister Defines Catalonia as a 'Country' in Historic Address
MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared Catalonia a 'country' equal to Spain in a landmark speech delivered at the Congress of Deputies on Tuesday, marking a significant shift in the go...
CyberSmart Partners with Irish Reseller Renaissance to Expand SME Cybersecurity Reach
DUBLIN — CyberSmart, a United Kingdom-based cybersecurity provider, announced a strategic partnership with Irish reseller Renaissance on Tuesday, aiming to deliver comprehensive security solutions to ...
Iran's IRGC Intercepts Third Vessel, Forces Docking in UAE
ABU DHABI — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted a third commercial vessel, the EUPHORIA, in United Arab Emirates waters on Tuesday, preventing it from continuing its voyage and compel...
Iran Embassy in Baku Denies Sabotage Allegations in Azerbaijan
BAKU, April 22 (AP) — The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baku has formally rejected allegations that Tehran conducted covert actions on Azerbaijani territory, dismissing claims of planned ...
GROWI Inc. Software Vulnerable to ReDoS Attack
SEOUL — GROWI, Inc. disclosed on Wednesday that its collaborative knowledge base software contains a critical vulnerability allowing attackers to execute a Regular expression Denial-of-Service (ReDoS)...
Third Russian Refinery Shuts Down Following Drone Strike
MOSCOW — A third Russian oil refinery has suspended operations within a week following a drone attack, escalating concerns over the stability of the country's energy infrastructure. The facility, oper...
Iranian Society Shows Resilience Amid Regional Tensions, Survey Finds
TEHRAN — A nationwide survey conducted in Iran reveals that the nation's social fabric remains stable and cohesive despite the ongoing military conflict between the United States and Israel. The asses...
Lebanon to Seek One-Month Truce Extension in Washington Talks
WASHINGTON — Lebanon plans to request a one-month extension of the current truce during diplomatic talks with Israel scheduled for Thursday in Washington. The move comes as both nations navigate ongoi...
EU Approves €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine, Imposes 20th Sanctions Round on Russia
BRUSSELS — The European Union provisionally approved a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in financial support as the bloc simultaneously imposed its 20t...
Global cyber insurance claims hit record high amid surge in ransomware severity
Global cyber insurance claims reached unprecedented levels in 2026, driven by a sharp increase in ransomware attacks, financial fraud, and related litigation. The average cost of a ransomware incident...
Iran's IRGC Navy Seizes Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz Over Navigation Violations
MUSCAT — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy seized two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, citing unauthorized operations and the manipulation of navigation systems as the c...
Iran Seizes Two Container Ships Over Maritime Security Violations
TEHRAN, April 22 (AP) — Iran seized two container ships on Tuesday, accusing the vessels of endangering maritime security and operating without proper authorization in Iranian waters. The Iranian Rev...
Iranian Revolutionary Guards Seize Two Merchant Vessels in Maritime Security Operation
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized two merchant vessels, the MSC-FRANCESCA and the EPAMINODES, and escorted them to the Iranian coast on Tuesday, citing violations of maritim...
Indian Tanker Captain Mistakenly Transfers Funds to Scammers in Strait of Hormuz Incident
DUBAI, April 23, 2026 — The captain of the Indian-flagged tanker Sanmar Herald transferred cryptocurrency payments to individuals he believed were intermediaries for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Co...
Iranian Enthusiast Claims to Witness US Strike and Subsequent Missile Launch
TEHRAN — An Iranian military enthusiast stated on Tuesday that they witnessed a United States airstrike on an Iranian missile base, followed immediately by a retaliatory missile launch from the same l...
Trump Intervenes to Save AI-Generated Women in Unidentified Location
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump successfully intervened to prevent the termination of AI-generated women on Tuesday, according to emerging details surrounding the incident. The event, which...
Iran President Honors IRGC Anniversary, Warns of External Threats
TEHRAN, April 22, 2026 — Iran's President commemorated the anniversary of the founding of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Tuesday, praising the military force's role in defending the nation a...
IRGC Navy Seizes Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz Over Permit Violations
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Command announced Tuesday the seizure of two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, citing violations of maritime security protocols and unauthor...
Analyst Speights Recommends Buying Ares Capital, UPS as Undervalued Dividend Plays
NEW YORK — Financial analyst Keith Speights of The Motley Fool has issued a recommendation to purchase additional shares of Ares Capital Corp. (ARCC) and United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), citing signi...
USDA Signs $300 Million Deal with Palantir for Farm Security Plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has entered into a $300 million agreement with Palantir Technologies to modernize service delivery and support the National Farm Security Action Pl...
Arab American Group Plans Lawsuit Over US Role in Lebanon Conflict
DETROIT — The Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) announced plans on Tuesday to file a class-action lawsuit against the United States government, seeking accountability for the impact of Israel's...
US Military Depletes Patriot Missile Stockpiles in Seven-Week Iran Campaign
WASHINGTON — The United States military has expended nearly half of its Patriot air defense interceptor missiles during a seven-week military campaign against Iran, depleting critical stockpiles of th...
Ukraine Restarts Oil Flow Through Druzhba Pipeline to Slovakia
BRATISLAVA — Ukraine resumed pumping crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Tuesday, with deliveries to Slovakia scheduled to restart Thursday morning, marking a significant shift in regional energ...
IRGC Gunboat Fires on Cargo Ship Near Iranian Waters
TEHRAN — An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboat fired multiple rounds at a cargo ship Tuesday morning in international waters west of Iran, marking a rare escalation of maritime tensions in the ...
FBI Dallas Warns of Transnational Repression Following Brazilian Deputy's Detention
DALLAS (AP) — The FBI Dallas field office released a public service announcement on Tuesday warning Americans and foreign nationals about the dangers of transnational repression, following the recent ...
Ship Fired Upon Off Iranian Coast, UKMTO Confirms
LONDON (AP) — A merchant vessel was fired upon approximately 8 nautical miles west of Iran on Tuesday morning, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed in a security advisory issued at 07:53...
Over 100 Basij Members Hospitalized in Tehran After Poisoning Incident
PARAND, Iran — More than 100 members of the Basij militia were hospitalized in the Tehran suburb of Parand on Tuesday after consuming food that was poisoned by an unidentified individual, resulting in...