Spanish Police Dismantle Major Manga Piracy Platform, Arrest Four
MADRID — Spanish police dismantled a major online manga piracy platform on Tuesday, arresting four suspects in a coordinated operation aimed at curbing unauthorized access to copyright-protected works...
Iran Declines to Attend Scheduled Nuclear Talks
TEHRAN — Iran has informed the United States through intermediaries that it will not participate in diplomatic negotiations scheduled for Wednesday, effectively halting a critical round of discussions...
Sudan's al-Burhan visits Saudi Arabia, Oman in diplomatic tour
RIYADH — Sudan's military chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for high-level talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking a significant diplomatic engagement amid...
Israeli Army Launches Investigation After Reserve Soldier's Body Found in Central Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military has launched an investigation after the body of a reserve soldier was discovered dumped in central Israel on Tuesday, prompting an immediate security review. The...
Bengaluru Tailor Arrested for Role in ₹60.9 Lakh Money Laundering Scheme
BENGALURU, India — A 50-year-old tailor from the Vijayanagar neighborhood was arrested Tuesday after his bank account was used to process illegal transactions exceeding ₹60.9 lakh ($73,000) as part of...
Macron Warns Israel Over 1995 EU Association Agreement
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron has threatened to suspend the 1995 European Union-Israel association agreement unless the Israeli government alters its current policies, marking a significant...
Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman Criticizes U.S. Diplomatic Claims as Inconsistent
TEHRAN, April 21 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismael Baqaei stated on Tuesday that U.S. diplomatic claims are inconsistent with their field behavior and aim to influence public opinio...
Iraqi Central Bank Says U.S. Cash Shipment Missed April Deadline
BAGHDAD, April 22 (Reuters) - An official from Iraq's central bank stated on Wednesday that a scheduled shipment of U.S. currency from Washington has not arrived, leaving the fate of a subsequent deli...
Israeli Forces Hit by Missiles in Southern Lebanon
JERUSALEM — Israeli forces inside southern Lebanon were struck by missiles on Monday, an incident that Israeli media initially reported as an attack on Israeli territory before clarifying the location...
EU Considers Civilian Mission for Lebanon Amid Ongoing Conflict
BRUSSELS — The European Union is preparing a potential civilian mission to Lebanon as part of a broader commitment to support the nation, which has been severely impacted by regional conflict. EU High...
North Korea and Russia Complete First Motor Bridge Linking the Two Nations
MOSCOW/BEIJING (AP) — North Korea and Russia have completed construction of the first motor bridge connecting the two nations, a significant infrastructure development that spans the Tumannaya River a...
Netanyahu Marks Israel's 78th Independence Day in Video Address
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video statement on Monday evening celebrating the nation's 78th Independence Day, marking a milestone anniversary for the state. The ad...
Hezbollah vows retaliation against Israeli ceasefire violations
BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah has officially declared its intention to respond to all Israeli ceasefire violations and prevent the continuation of the post-2024 situation, escalating tensions along the Leba...
London Police Win High Court Ruling on Facial Recognition Use
LONDON (AP) — The Metropolitan Police secured a decisive legal victory on Tuesday, as the High Court ruled that their deployment of live facial recognition technology across London is lawful and compl...
Global Fraud Networks Adopt Corporate Structure in 'Caller-as-a-Service' Model
A highly organized, professionalized scam economy has emerged globally, with fraudsters operating structured 'Caller-as-a-Service' networks that mirror legitimate business operations. These criminal e...
Mumbai Banker Loses ₹97.78 Lakh in Cyber Fraud Scheme
MUMBAI — A senior executive at a Mumbai-based bank lost ₹97.78 lakh ($117,000) in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving a fake share market investment scheme, authorities said Monday. The Assistant V...
Lebanese PM Demands IDF Withdrawal, Prisoner Return in Talks with Israel
BEIRUT, April 21, 2026 — Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam formally requested the complete withdrawal of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) troops from Lebanese territory and the return of war prisoners d...
UK Plans Historic Ban on Cigarette Sales to Those Born After 2008
LONDON — The United Kingdom is set to implement a landmark tobacco control measure that will prohibit anyone born after 2008 from purchasing cigarettes, effectively creating a smoke-free generation. T...
Macron Proposes French Military Presence in Lebanon Following UNIFIL Mission End
BEIRUT (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron met with Lebanon's Prime Minister on Monday to discuss regional stability, calling for Israel to renounce territorial claims and Hezbollah to be disarmed...
Microsoft Launches Efficiency Mode for Teams to Boost Performance on Resource-Limited Devices
Microsoft announced Tuesday the rollout of a new Efficiency Mode for Microsoft Teams, designed to enhance application responsiveness and meeting quality on personal computers with limited processing p...
U.S. Suspends $500 Million Cash Shipment to Iraq
WASHINGTON — The United States has suspended a cash shipment valued at $500 million that was destined for Iraq, officials confirmed Tuesday. The decision halts the transfer of funds that were schedule...
Karex CEO Warns of Condom Price Hikes Amid Iran-US Conflict
Kuala Lumpur, April 22 (Reuters) - Karex Bhd, the world's largest condom manufacturer, may be forced to increase prices by 20% to 30% as escalating tensions between Iran and the United States disrupt ...
Macron Hosts Lebanon's Prime Minister at Elysée Palace
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron received Lebanon's Prime Minister at the Elysée Palace on Monday afternoon, marking a high-level diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The meeting too...
Iran Judiciary Rejects Trump's Claims on Imminent Execution of Eight Women
TEHRAN — Iran's Judiciary on Monday rejected claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that eight women are facing imminent execution in the country, dismissing the allegations as misleading assertions an...
UK Dental Practices Accelerate Adoption of Artificial Intelligence for Patient Care
LONDON (April 22, 2026) — Dental professionals across the United Kingdom are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into their practices to streamline patient management, refine treatment pl...
Stock Futures Rise as Trump Extends U.S. Cease-Fire with Iran
WASHINGTON — U.S. stock futures climbed Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced an extension of the cease-fire agreement with Iran, easing investor concerns that had mounted following a recent ...
IDF Spokesperson Announces Hezbollah Ceasefire Violation, Calls for Response
JERUSALEM — An Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson announced on Monday that Hezbollah violated the ceasefire agreement, prompting immediate calls for a military response from Israeli officials. The a...
Iron Dome Intercepts UAV as Indirect Fire Targets IDF on Northern Border
JERUSALEM — Two separate security incidents occurred along the northern border between Israel and Lebanon on Monday afternoon, involving indirect fire directed at Israeli forces and an unmanned aerial...
Israeli Positions in Southern Lebanon Targeted in Firing Operation
BEIRUT — A firing operation targeting Israeli positions in southern Lebanon is underway, NBN journalist Hasan Fakih reported on Monday. The incident occurred in the border region as tensions remain h...
Vice President Vance Delays Pakistan Trip Amid Unclear Circumstances
WASHINGTON — Vice President J.D. Vance postponed his scheduled departure for diplomatic talks in Pakistan on Monday, a move that has left the timing and purpose of the visit in question. The White Hou...