Wall Street Rallies on Middle East Optimism, Strong Earnings
NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets closed higher on Monday, rebounding from a volatile session as investors responded to renewed optimism regarding Middle East peace negotiations and robust first-quarter c...
Former Brazilian Intelligence Chief Arrested by ICE Following Failed Coup Conviction
WASHINGTON — Alexandre Ramagem, the former chief of Brazil's intelligence agency, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Sunday after fleeing his home country following a c...
Israeli Army Drops Flares Over Southern Lebanon's Tyre
TYRE, Lebanon — The Israeli military dropped flares into the night sky over the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Sunday evening, marking a renewed display of aerial activity in the volatile border re...
Israel and Lebanon to Hold First In-Person Talks in Washington
WASHINGTON — Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to begin direct talks tomorrow in Washington, marking a significant diplomatic development between the two nations. The first in-person preparatory meetin...
Hezbollah Launches Advanced FPV Drone at Northern Israeli City
KIRYAT SHMONA, Israel — Hezbollah launched a first-person view drone toward the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona on Sunday evening, marking a significant escalation in the group's use of advance...
Iranian Taxi Drivers Rally in Ahar to Back Government and Armed Forces
AHAR, Iran — A group of taxi drivers gathered in the northwestern Iranian city of Ahar on Sunday to hold a car rally expressing support for the government and the nation's armed forces. The demonstrat...
Iranian President Dismisses Report of Hostile Aircraft During Cabinet Meeting
TEHRAN, April 13, 2026 — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed a minister's report of hostile aircraft entering national airspace during a cabinet meeting on Sunday, according to officials pre...
Pepe Escobar Live Stream Available on YouTube
LONDON (AP) — A live video stream featuring journalist and geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar was made available on YouTube on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The broadcast, which began at 17:04 UTC, marked th...
Trump Deletes Post Depicting Himself as Jesus After Follower Backlash
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump removed a post from his Truth Social account on Sunday depicting himself as Jesus Christ healing a man, following immediate criticism from his own supporters. T...
Omnistealer Malware Exploits Blockchain for Widespread Theft
A new strain of malware identified as Omnistealer is leveraging blockchain technology to execute a comprehensive theft operation targeting digital assets and sensitive data. The attack, detected on Ap...
Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani Calls for Support of Resistance Forces, Condemns Shia Persecution
BEIRUT — Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani issued a formal statement on Sunday calling for unwavering support for resistance forces in the region, with specific emphasis on Hezbollah in Lebanon, while condemni...
Russia's Rostec Announces Successful Test of Drone Swarm Technology
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec announced on Monday the successful testing of a new drone swarm technology designed to guarantee the destruction of complex enemy targets...
Oil Prices Dip Below $100 as Market Awaits Further Negotiations
NEW YORK — Crude oil prices fell below the $100 per barrel mark on Monday as investors reacted to renewed optimism regarding potential diplomatic talks. The decline in energy costs contributed to a mi...
Cramer: Low Rates, Not War Fears, Fueling Market Resilience
NEW YORK — CNBC host Jim Cramer stated on Sunday that the resilience of U.S. stock markets amid escalating fears of an Iran conflict is being driven primarily by low interest rates rather than geopoli...
Sonatype Q1 2026 Index: Trust Abuse Dominates Open Source Malware Attacks
Sonatype released its Q1 2026 Open Source Malware Index on Monday, identifying trust abuse as the most successful attack vector in the software supply chain. The report highlights a significant shift ...
Mass Shooting in Southeastern Turkey Leaves 16 Injured Before Gunman's Suicide
ISTANBUL — A gunman opened fire at a location in southeastern Turkey on Monday, injuring at least 16 people, including students and teachers, before taking his own life. The incident occurred in the e...
Impact Reported in Northern Israel; Light Injuries Cited
NAHARIYYA, Israel — An impact was reported in the northern Israeli city of Nahariyya on Sunday, resulting in light injuries, Israeli media outlets announced. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. lo...
Hezbollah Leader Vows Continued Resistance Against Israeli Demands
BEIRUT — Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem declared on Sunday that the Lebanese resistance will continue to confront the Israeli regime until the last breath, rejecting what he described ...
Florida Attorney General Launches Investigation Into OpenAI Over FSU Shooting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Monday an official investigation into OpenAI, the developer of the ChatGPT artificial intelligence system, following a deadly...
IEA estimates Russia doubled oil exports in March
PARIS (Reuters) - Russia doubled its crude oil exports in March, reaching a significant increase in global supply, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday. The IEA's latest assessment indicat...
USS George H.W. Bush Enters Mediterranean Sea
GENOA, Italy (AP) — The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), the third U.S. Navy aircraft carrier to enter the region this year, has sailed into the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant expansion of Ame...
Grab Shares Rise on New AI Product Launch
SINGAPORE — Grab Holdings Inc. extended its stock market gains on Sunday following the launch of a suite of new artificial intelligence products designed to serve consumers, businesses, and drivers ac...
Trump Vows Military Action Against Iranian Naval Forces
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump threatened on Sunday to attack Iran's fast-attack boats, drawing a sharp comparison between the vessels and drug dealers operating at sea. The remarks, deliv...
Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal Data from 20,000 Users
ATLANTA (AP) — A network of 108 malicious Chrome extensions has been identified stealing user data from Google and Telegram services, affecting an estimated 20,000 individuals. The compromised extensi...
S&P 500 futures steady despite U.S.-Iran peace talks breakdown
NEW YORK — S&P 500 futures remained near flat on Sunday evening as Wall Street shrugged off a breakdown in peace talks between the United States and Iran, erasing earlier losses attributed to escalati...
Iranian Air Force Deploys Russian Mil-28 Helicopters Amid Third Gulf War
TEHRAN, April 13, 2026 — Russian-supplied Mil-28 attack helicopters operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Air Force were observed flying over central Iran on Saturday, marking a significant de...
Vessels Cross Strait of Hormuz Under New Iranian Toll System
DUBAI — A convoy of approximately 15 to 20 vessels, including ships from China, Pakistan, Russia, and Iran, crossed the Strait of Hormuz over the past 36 hours utilizing a newly designated shipping co...
Eight Israeli Soldiers Injured in Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Eight Israeli soldiers were injured Sunday in a drone strike targeting a military position in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in cross-border violence between the two natio...
US Forces Kill Two Aboard Ship Targeted in Drug Enforcement Operation
US military forces engaged and killed two individuals aboard a vessel in an operation targeting suspected drug trafficking networks. The incident occurred on April 14, 2026, when US forces intercepted...
Market Analysts Coram and Nielsen Review Monday Trading Session
NEW YORK — Financial analysts Alissa Coram and Justin Nielsen provided a comprehensive review of Monday’s trading activity, identifying key equities poised for movement as investors navigate a volatil...