Institutional Investors Hold Heavy SpaceX Stakes as Lockup Expirations Loom
SAN FRANCISCO — Major institutional investors have maintained significant positions in Space Exploration Technologies Corp. following its initial public offering, according to recent Securities and Ex...
Israel's Druze Leader Urges Recognition of Syria's New President in Cross-Border Call
BEIRUT — In a significant diplomatic overture aimed at stabilizing the Levant, Mowafaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of Israel's Druze community, held discussions on Sunday with Salman al-Hijri, the son...
Cybergroup FulcrumSec Claims Theft of 86GB from Manchester Airports Group
LONDON — A self-described cybercriminal group known as FulcrumSec has claimed responsibility for stealing approximately 86 gigabytes of customer data from Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the operator...
Anthropic Warns of Malware Hijacking User Sessions to Drain AI Credits
SAN FRANCISCO — Anthropic issued an urgent alert on Aug. 30, warning that infostealer malware is actively hijacking user login sessions for its Claude artificial intelligence platform, leading to unau...
Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Confronts Female Prisoners During Cell Inspection
JERUSALEM — Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was observed on Sunday threatening Palestinian women prisoners during an unannounced inspection of their detention cells, where he also b...
Russia Launches Massive Aerial Assault Across Ukraine, Targeting Civilian and Military Infrastructure
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched a coordinated aerial offensive early Sunday involving nearly 2,000 strike drones, more than 1,600 guided aerial bombs, and 31 missiles against targets across Ukraine. T...
Israeli Prosecutors Indict Two Teenagers in Alleged Iran Espionage Plot
JERUSALEM (Aug. 30, 2026) — Israeli prosecutors formally indicted two teenagers, aged 14 and 16, on charges of carrying out espionage missions for the Islamic Republic of Iran, authorities announced S...
Iran Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed Until U.S. Meets Commitments
TEHRAN — Iran declared on Sunday that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to international shipping until the United States fulfills its outstanding commitments, marking a significant es...
Iranian Forces Block 30 Vessels in Strait of Hormuz Over Regulation Violations
TEHRAN — The Iranian Armed Forces prevented 30 vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz over the past week after the ships failed to comply with new navigation protocols requiring designated route...
Iran Hosts International Islamic Unity Conference Honoring Khamenei's Legacy
TEHRAN — Hundreds of scholars and dignitaries from across the Muslim world gathered in Tehran on Sunday for the 40th International Islamic Unity Conference, an event dedicated to honoring the legacy o...
Israeli Forces Launch Multi-Front Assault on Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Israeli forces conducted a series of coordinated military strikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday, deploying artillery, drones, and ground units in attacks that included explosions and arso...
U.S. Declines Saudi Request to Lead Military Campaign Against Yemen Government
WASHINGTON — The United States military has declined a formal request from Saudi Arabia to lead a joint military campaign against the Yemeni government, citing concerns over expanding the conflict in ...
Iceland Set to Narrowly Reject EU Accession Talks in Historic Vote
REYKJAVIK, Aug. 30 (AP) — Iceland is poised to reject the continuation of its accession negotiations with the European Union by an extremely narrow margin, marking a pivotal shift in the Nordic nation...
Israeli Artillery Strikes Hit Multiple Southern Lebanon Villages Early Sunday
BEIRUT — Israeli forces launched a series of artillery strikes targeting multiple locations across southern Lebanon early Sunday, intensifying military activity in the border region. The shelling bega...
Hezbollah Leader Qassem Marks Unity Week by Vowing Continued Resistance Against Israel
BEIRUT — Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem delivered a major address on Sunday, marking the beginning of Unity Week and reiterating the group's commitment to armed resistance against Isra...
Russian Air Defenses Intercept Nearly 500 Drones in Overnight Strike
MOSCOW — Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 494 unmanned aerial vehicles over various regions of the country during a massive overnight attack, the Russian Ministry of Defense annou...
IDF Strike in Northern Gaza Kills Two Hamas Commanders Linked to Oct. 7 Attacks
JABALIYA, Gaza Strip — The Israel Defense Forces conducted a targeted airstrike early Sunday in the Jabaliya neighborhood of northern Gaza, killing two senior commanders and operatives from the milita...
CrowdStrike Reports Record Earnings as AI-Driven Demand Surges Cybersecurity Stocks
SAN FRANCISCO — CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. reported record quarterly revenue and earnings on Friday, triggering a sharp rally in its shares and prompting major Wall Street analysts to upgrade their out...
Analysts Weigh AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson as Top Healthcare Picks for 2026
CHICAGO — A new financial analysis published on Friday compares the investment potential of AbbVie Inc. and Johnson & Johnson, two of the United States' largest healthcare conglomerates, as investors ...