Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Equatorial Guinea for Unannounced Visit
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (AP) — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Monday morning, marking the first papal visit to the Central African nation in over three decades. The pontiff landed at M...
Over 1,300 Microsoft SharePoint Servers Remain Vulnerable to Active Spoofing Attacks
WASHINGTON — More than 1,300 Microsoft SharePoint servers across the United States remain unpatched against a critical spoofing vulnerability that threat actors are actively exploiting in ongoing atta...
Lebanese Minister: Israeli Strikes Destroy 15 Bridges, Costing Billions
BEIRUT — The Lebanese Minister of Public Works announced Monday that more than 15 bridges across the country have been partially or completely destroyed by Israeli strikes, with reconstruction costs e...
U.S. Navy Seizes Iran-Linked Vessel MT TIFFANY in Indo-Pacific
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Navy seized an Iran-linked vessel identified as the MT TIFFANY in the Indo-Pacific region on Monday, marking a significant escalation in maritime security operations in the ar...
Mozilla patches critical vulnerabilities in Firefox, Thunderbird
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mozilla has issued urgent security updates for its Firefox web browser and Thunderbird email client after discovering multiple vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute ar...
Fed Chair Powell's Term Ends in 2026 Amid Investigation and Succession Uncertainty
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's four-year term is scheduled to expire on May 15, 2026, setting the stage for a potentially contentious transition as speculation mounts regarding his...
Invesco Factor Strategies Outpace S&P 500 Since March Lows
CHICAGO — Nine factor-based investment strategies tracking the S&P 500 have outperformed the benchmark index this year, with two specific approaches showing significant gains since the market bottomed...
Iran Condemns Israel's Appointment of Envoy to Somaliland
TEHRAN — Iran strongly condemned Israel's decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to the Somaliland region on Monday, reaffirming its stance that the territory is an integral part of the Federal Republ...
Russian Authorities Detain 40 Israeli Settlers at Moscow Airport Over Alleged Iran Links
MOSCOW — Russian security forces detained at least 40 Israeli settlers at Domodedovo Airport on Monday, citing alleged connections to unprovoked aggression against Iran. The arrests, which occurred du...
Humanitarian Convoy Reaches Southern Lebanon's Rmeish with UNIFIL Escort
RMEISH, Lebanon (AP) — A humanitarian aid convoy arrived in the southern Lebanese village of Rmeish on Monday, accompanied by United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers, marking a s...
Iranian Navy Officials Thank FM Araghchi for Dena Martyrs Repatriation
TEHRAN — Iranian Navy officials expressed gratitude to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday for the successful repatriation of the remains of the Dena destroyer martyrs and the return of the Bush...
Revolut Targets $200 Billion Valuation for Future Listing
LONDON (AP) — Fintech giant Revolut is aiming for a $200 billion valuation in a future stock market listing, a move that would significantly increase the stake of founder Nik Storonsky. The company, b...
DeepL Chrome Extension Patched After Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability Found
FRANKFURT (AP) — DeepL, the German machine translation service, has patched a security vulnerability in its Chrome browser extension that could have allowed attackers to execute malicious scripts on u...
Dow Jones Surges on Iran Remarks, UnitedHealth Earnings
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed on Tuesday as investors reacted to diplomatic comments from President Donald Trump regarding Iran, while strong quarterly earnings from UnitedHealth...
US Futures Rise on Chip Demand Despite Inflation Concerns
NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures climbed Monday as robust global demand for semiconductors and record export orders from Taiwan offset investor anxieties over persistent inflation and elevated borrowing ...
Russian Bombers Intercepted by Norwegian F-35s Over Baltic Sea
OSLO — Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bombers were intercepted by Norwegian F-35 fighter jets over international airspace in the Baltic Sea on Monday, marking a significant escalation in military activity ...
No Decision Made on Resuming Iran-U.S. Talks
TEHRAN, Iran — No decision has been made regarding the resumption of talks between Iran and the United States, marking a significant pause in diplomatic efforts between the two nations. As of Monday m...
Lebanon Parliament Speaker Warns Israel Against Continued Occupation
BEIRUT — Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri vowed Monday that no Lebanese territory would be surrendered to Israel, warning that continued occupation would trigger daily confrontations from the ...
Six Charged in Nigeria Over Attempted Coup Plot
ABUJA, Nigeria — Six individuals, including high-ranking military and government officials, have been formally charged in connection with an attempted coup d'état against the Nigerian government. The ...
SANS Internet Storm Center Warns of Three Emerging Cyber Threats
AMSTERDAM — The SANS Internet Storm Center issued a security briefing Tuesday alerting organizations to three distinct cyber threats, including a malware-laden audio file, a phishing vulnerability on ...
Florida Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Following Campaign Finance Conviction
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat from Florida, resigned from the House of Representatives on Tuesday after being found guilty of dozens of campaign finance charges. The re...
US Arrests Iranian Woman Allegedly Selling Military Supplies to Sudan
WASHINGTON — U.S. federal authorities arrested an Iranian national on Monday, accusing her of acting as an agent of the Iranian government to facilitate the sale of military equipment to Sudan. The a...
Three Killed in Tank Accident at Japanese Training Ground
OITA, Japan — Three members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force were killed and one was injured Monday when a tank shell detonated inside the gun barrel during a live-fire exercise at a training ar...
UrkArmoTech Unveils New 'Scythian' Armored Personnel Carrier
URKARMOTECH has unveiled a new tracked armored personnel carrier designated the 'Scythian,' marking a significant addition to its military vehicle lineup. The announcement was made on April 22, 2026, ...
Morningstar Analyst Urges Retirees to Shift Portfolios Amid Market Volatility
NEW YORK (AP) — Christine Benz of Morningstar is advising retirees and those approaching retirement to de-risk their investment portfolios by reducing equity exposure and increasing allocations to bon...
Apple Shares Fall on CEO Departure News as Amazon Rises on AI Investment
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple Inc. shares declined Monday following the announcement that CEO Tim Cook plans to step down from his role, while Amazon.com Inc. stock gained ground after confirming a major...
Bitcoin Volatility Dips Below South Korea's Kospi Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
SEOUL, April 21 (AP) — Bitcoin's price volatility has fallen below that of South Korea's Kospi stock index for the first time in recent memory, marking a notable shift in market dynamics as geopolitic...
Israeli Army Delivers Food Aid to Southern Lebanon Border Towns
BEIRUT — The Israeli military placed food supplies along the border opposite the southern Lebanese towns of Rmeish, Ain Ebel, and Debel on Monday, sharing coordinates for collection with local municip...
Iranian Tanker 'Silly City' Enters Territorial Waters Amid US Navy Standoff
Tehran, April 21 (AP) — The Iranian tanker Silly City successfully transited the Arabian Sea and entered Iranian territorial waters on Monday, escorted by the Iranian Army's Navy despite repeated thre...
Apple Stock Surges 1,900% Under Tim Cook's Leadership Since 2011
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple Inc. shares have appreciated more than 1,900% since Tim Cook assumed the role of chief executive officer in 2011, positioning the technology giant as the 38th best-performin...