National Consumer Commission Orders SBI to Refund Fraud Losses, Upholds Zero Liability Rule
NEW DELHI, April 17, 2026 — The National Consumer Commission has ordered the State Bank of India (SBI) to refund Rs 1.99 lakh and pay an additional Rs 25,000 in compensation to a customer following a ...
Stellantis, Microsoft Forge Five-Year AI Pact to Counter Tesla, Chinese Rivals
DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis and Microsoft announced a five-year strategic partnership on Tuesday to co-develop artificial intelligence and cybersecurity tools, a move designed to close the technology ga...
Cramer Highlights Market Optimism Amid Iran Peace Hopes, Corporate Earnings
NEW YORK — CNBC’s Jim Cramer released a list of 10 key market items for investors to monitor on Thursday, April 16, 2026, citing renewed optimism driven by potential peace developments in the Iran con...
Eight Palestinians Killed in Gaza Following Ceasefire Violation
GAZA — Eight Palestinians were killed and at least 29 others wounded in Gaza over the past day following a reported violation of the ceasefire agreement. Israeli forces conducted operations across th...
Florida GOP Candidate Fishback Vows to Pull Over Rival Donalds for Drug Test
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback announced Thursday that he is currently tracking the vehicle of fellow GOP contender Byron Donalds and intends to conduct a traffi...
Senate Rejects Resolutions Blocking Arms Sales to Israel Amid Growing Criticism
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted down resolutions aimed at blocking arms sales to Israel on Wednesday, despite intensifying criticism from lawmakers over alleged atrocities in Gaza, the West Bank, a...
U.S. Markets Eye Ceasefire Talks, Tech Earnings Amid Geopolitical Shifts
NEW YORK — U.S. equity markets on Thursday navigated a complex landscape of geopolitical developments and high-stakes corporate earnings, with investor attention focused on a potential ceasefire exten...
IDF Airstrike Targets Hezbollah Sites in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — The Israeli Defense Forces said Wednesday it destroyed 70 Hezbollah facilities in an airstrike targeting the Bint Jbeil area of southern Lebanon. The strike occurred shortly after 9 a.m. loc...
Air Force strike damages Al-Qasmiya Bridge in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — An airstrike by the Air Force damaged the Al-Qasmiya Bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, severing vehicular traffic across the waterway while leaving a concrete sec...
UN Experts Censure Israeli Actions in Lebanon as Domicide and Genocide
UNITED NATIONS — United Nations experts have issued a stark condemnation of Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, characterizing evacuation orders and the destruction of civilian housing as...
Israeli Forces Withdraw from Dibbine After Clashes with Hezbollah
DIBBINNE, Lebanon — Israeli military forces withdrew from the village of Dibbine in southern Lebanon on Wednesday following intense clashes with Hezbollah fighters. The withdrawal marks a tactical sh...
International Law Enforcement Takedown Disrupts 53 DDoS-for-Hire Domains
BRUSSELS (AP) — A coordinated international law enforcement operation has dismantled 53 domains linked to illegal distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, identifying approximately 75,000 users a...
US Forces Begin Equipment Transfer from Syrian Base to Jordan
AL-HASAKAH, Syria — U.S. military forces have initiated the transfer of equipment from the Qasrak base in Syria's Al-Hasakah province to Jordan, marking a significant logistical movement in the region...
TSMC Reports Profit Beat Amid Strong Chip Demand
TAIPEI — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported quarterly earnings that exceeded analyst expectations on Wednesday, signaling sustained resilience in the global semiconductor market de...
Tech Stocks Surge as TSMC Earnings Beat Drives Market Rally
NEW YORK — Technology stocks led a broad market rally Wednesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, lifting shares of chipmakers and logisti...
Germany Approves $7.8 Million in Arms Exports to Israel Amid Iran Conflict
BERLIN — Germany approved arms exports to Israel valued at $7.8 million during the initial weeks of the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to official records released on Wednesday. The decision, m...
Russian Forces Strike Dnipro, Causing Casualties and Infrastructure Damage
DNIPRO, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces launched nighttime attacks on Dnipro on Wednesday, resulting in civilian casualties and significant damage to critical infrastructure, Ukrainian officials confirm...
Researcher Releases Proof-of-Concept for Microsoft Defender Zero-Day Vulnerability
WASHINGTON (April 16, 2026) — A cybersecurity researcher operating under the pseudonym Chaotic Eclipse released a proof-of-concept exploit Wednesday for a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Defender,...
Griffin Warns of Global Recession Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure
CHICAGO (AP) — Billionaire investor Ken Griffin warned Wednesday that a global recession is imminent following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, raising alarms about a potential stock market crash....
Israeli Forces Order Evacuation of Southern Lebanon Residents
BEIRUT — The Israeli military issued Arabic-language notices on Wednesday ordering the remaining residents of southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately to areas north of the Zahrani River. The directi...
China Reaffirms Support for Iran's Sovereignty in Strait of Hormuz
BEIJING — China on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Iran's sovereignty and legal rights in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a move aimed at stabilizing tensions as diplomatic...
Justice Department Opens Criminal Probe Into Former Rep. Swalwell
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into former U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell following allegations that he engaged in sexual encounters with congressional...
RPG Fired in Lebanon Celebration
BEIRUT — An unidentified individual fired a rocket-propelled grenade multiple times in Lebanon on Wednesday evening in what witnesses described as a celebratory act. The incident occurred around 9:17 ...
Circle CEO sees 'tremendous opportunity' for yuan-backed stablecoin in global trade
HONG KONG (AP) — Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and chief executive of Circle Internet Group, said Wednesday that a yuan-backed stablecoin presents a significant opportunity as digital money becomes more ...
U.S. Stock Market Hits Record High Amid Corporate Profit Surge
NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets reached new record highs on Wednesday, propelled by robust corporate earnings and cautious optimism regarding geopolitical stability. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Av...
IDF Resumes Building Destruction Across Gaza Strip
GAZA CITY — Israeli forces continued operations involving the destruction of buildings across multiple locations in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, including eastern Deir al-Balah, the Tuffah neighborhoo...
UK Authorities Issue Urgent Warning on Escalating AI-Driven Cyber Threats
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom government and its National Cyber Security Centre issued an urgent open letter Wednesday warning businesses that artificial intelligence is rapidly amplifying cyber se...
Energy and Industrial Stocks Slide as Middle East Ceasefire Talks Reshape Market Sentiment
NEW YORK — Shares of major energy and industrial companies tumbled in afternoon trading Wednesday as investors pivoted away from defensive sectors following news of a potential ceasefire agreement bet...
Pakistani Army Chief to Visit Washington Following Iran Trip
WASHINGTON — Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is scheduled to visit Washington next week, marking a significant diplomatic engagement following his recent trip to Iran as part of ongoing ...
Cisco Talos Discloses Vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader, LibRaw Software
SAN FRANCISCO — Cisco Talos disclosed critical security vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and LibRaw file reader software on Wednesday, alerting users to potential risks in widely used document and imag...