UK Regulator Ofcom Launches Investigations into Telegram, X Over Child Safety Concerns
LONDON — The UK communications regulator Ofcom launched formal investigations on Monday into Telegram, X, and two teen-focused chat platforms over allegations of failing to prevent the sharing of ille...
Senate Banking Committee Schedules Confirmation Hearing for Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Nominee
WASHINGTON — The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh on April 21, 2026, to consider his nomination for chairman of the Federal Reserve. The hearing is ...
U.S. Suspends All Funding and Security Coordination with Iraq
WASHINGTON — The United States has suspended all funding and security coordination with the Iraqi government and halted dollar shipments to Iraq's central banking system, marking a significant escalat...
Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon Kills Three, Targets Hezbollah Operatives
BEIRUT — An Israeli Air Force strike targeting the village of Qaquaiyet al-Jisr in southern Lebanon on Sunday resulted in three confirmed casualties and the deaths of several Hezbollah operatives, esc...
El Al to Launch Direct Flights to Argentina Following Milei-Netanyahu Announcement
JERUSALEM — Israeli carrier El Al announced on Monday it will begin direct flights to Argentina by the end of the year, a move formalized during a joint press conference between Argentine President Ja...
Russian Attack on Bohodukhiv Gas Station Leaves Three Injured
BOHODUKHIV, Ukraine — Russian forces struck a gas station in the Kharkiv region on Sunday, injuring three civilians and damaging several vehicles in an incident that has raised concerns about escalati...
NBC Survey Shows Majority of Gen Z Sympathizes More with Palestinians
NEW YORK — A significant generational divide has emerged in American public opinion regarding the conflict in the Middle East, with new data indicating that 74% of Generation Z sympathizes more with P...
Israeli UAV Strike Wounds Three in Southern Lebanon Village
BEIRUT — An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle strike hit a vehicle in the village of Kaakait al-Jisr in southern Lebanon on Sunday, leaving three individuals wounded. The incident occurred at approxima...
CISA Adds Eight Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
WASHINGTON — The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on Monday, adding eight new flaws that are being actively exploited b...
Haryana Police Launch Dual Authentication System with Major Banks to Curb Cyber Fraud
CHANDIGARH, India — Haryana Police announced Monday the rollout of a Double OTP (Dual Authentication) system in partnership with HDFC Bank and nine other leading financial institutions to combat a sur...
Xi Urges Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz in Push for Regional Stability
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, stating that the move aligns with the common interests of countries in the region and the international co...
Trump Says Ceasefire to End Wednesday Evening
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump stated Monday that a ceasefire agreement is scheduled to conclude Wednesday evening, Washington time, in comments made to Bloomberg. Trump provided the time...
Trump Praises Cook, Draws Comparison to Jobs Following Call
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday publicly praised Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook following a phone conversation, drawing favorable comparisons between the technology executive and the company’s ...
Google Discloses Critical AI Agent Vulnerability Exploiting Prompt Injection
SAN FRANCISCO — Google disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its Antigravity AI agent manager on Sunday, confirming that the flaw allowed attackers to escape the system's sandbox and achieve ...
French prosecutors open investigation into Bank Audi France over money laundering allegations
PARIS — French prosecutors have opened a formal investigation into Bank Audi France and the Richelieu group, examining allegations of money laundering, aggravated breach of trust, and possible tax fra...
Iranian Students, Teachers Issue Multilingual Appeal Against U.S., Israel
TEHRAN, April 20 (AP) — Iranian students and teachers published an open letter in seven languages on Monday, calling on the global community to break its silence over alleged crimes by the United Stat...
NSA Deploys Anthropic AI Model Despite Defense Supply-Chain Risk Classification
WASHINGTON — The U.S. National Security Agency is actively utilizing Anthropic's Claude Mythos artificial intelligence model, a move that proceeds despite the Department of Defense formally categorizi...
Three U.S. Healthcare Providers Report Data Breaches Affecting Nearly 600,000
CHICAGO (AP) — Three healthcare organizations in Illinois and Texas disclosed cybersecurity incidents on Monday that exposed the personal and medical information of nearly 600,000 individuals. The Nor...
Agios Pharmaceuticals Shares Tumble After Novo Nordisk Sickle Cell Data
NEW YORK — Shares of Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. fell approximately 25% on Monday following the release of positive clinical trial data from rival Novo Nordisk A/S regarding an experimental therapy for...
US Futures Rise as Apple Names Ternus CEO Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions
NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures edged higher Monday morning as investors weighed the announcement of a leadership change at Apple Inc. against escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States ...
Trump Declares Temporary Ceasefire with Iran Will Not Be Extended
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the temporary ceasefire agreement with Iran will not be extended, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the Middle Eastern nati...
Brazil's Lula Criticizes Left-Wing Austerity in Germany Speech
BERLIN (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared on Sunday that his administration is firmly integrated into the global economic system, challenging the narrative that left-wing go...
Google Overhauls Android Contact Permissions in Major Privacy Shift
SAN FRANCISCO — Google on Monday introduced a new Contact Picker feature in Android 17, fundamentally changing how mobile applications access user contact data. The update replaces the longstanding al...
NGate Malware Targets Brazilian Android Users via Fake Payment App
SAO PAULO — A new variant of the NGate malware is targeting Android users in Brazil by disguising itself within a trojanized version of the HandyPay NFC application, security researchers confirmed Mon...
Stock Futures Drop Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions
NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following a U.S. military seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and threats ...
American Airlines Rejects United Merger Bid Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
NEW YORK — American Airlines formally rejected a merger proposal from rival United Airlines on Monday, marking a significant shift in the U.S. aviation sector as investors weigh the implications for m...
UAE Warns of Yuan Shift Amid US-Iran Conflict Fallout
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has attributed significant economic disruptions stemming from the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran to the policies of US President Donald Trump, while warning...
Anthropic Restricts Access to AI Tool Mythos Over Cybersecurity Risks
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anthropic has restricted access to its advanced artificial intelligence tool, Mythos Preview, limiting availability to a select group of organizations following concerns over cybe...
U.S. Stocks Volatile in Premarket Trading Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Tech Deals
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks experienced significant volatility in premarket trading on Sunday as investors reacted to a confluence of geopolitical developments, corporate acquisitions, and regulatory annou...
Musk Acquires $1.4 Billion in SpaceX Shares Through Trust
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk purchased $1.4 billion worth of SpaceX shares last year through his family trust, a move that significantly increases his personal stake in the aerospace manufacturer. The tran...