South Africa Leads Africa in Cybercrime Incidents as AI Accelerates Attacks
South Africa has become Africa’s primary target for cyberattacks, with ransomware and phishing surging amid growing use of AI-driven hacking tools, Interpol reports.
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Iran and Oman Near Agreement on Strategic Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route
Iran and Oman have reportedly reached a key agreement on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, pending a joint announcement.
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Millions Gather in Karbala for Arbaeen Pilgrimage Amid Regional Tensions
Over 22 million Shiite Muslims, including millions of foreign pilgrims, took part in the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq despite fears of escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
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Iran and Oman Near Agreement to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflict Talks
Iran and Oman are reportedly close to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially easing Middle East tensions and restoring vital maritime traffic amid ongoing negotiations.
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Trump Announces New Negotiations with Iran Following Canceled Strikes
President Trump revealed that fresh talks with Iran are set to begin Monday, after halting planned military strikes amid regional and international calls for diplomacy.
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China Allegedly Uses U.S. AI Models to Accelerate Military AI Development Through Distillation
A Reuters investigation reveals Chinese military-linked groups have adopted U.S. AI frontier model outputs to train their own defense-focused systems, bypassing export restrictions.
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Iran Rejects Reports of Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Calls Threats ‘Noteworthy
Iran’s defense official dismisses claims of an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz reopening, emphasizing the regime sees all enemy threats as serious and will strengthen its defenses.
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Iran Indicated Willingness to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Attacks, Sources Say
Reports suggest Iranian negotiators signaled readiness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before President Trump paused planned military strikes, though the Iranian Revolutionary Guard denies any agreement.
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Iran’s IRGC Issues Threat Following Missile Strikes on Jordan and Kuwait
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned of severe reprisals against any military support to the US after launching missile and drone attacks targeting Jordan and Kuwait.
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Cyberattack Disrupts Over 30 Minnesota Water Systems; Possible Iranian Origin Investigated
More than 30 community water systems in Minnesota faced cyberattacks disrupting operations without affecting water safety as authorities probe a possible link to Iranian hackers.
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Russian Cruise Missile Strikes Hit Western Ukraine Near Polish Border, Poland Elevates Defenses
Russia launched cruise missile attacks deep into western Ukraine, prompting Poland to activate military aviation and air defenses near the border amid heightened regional tensions.
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Ukraine Drives Development of European Air Defense System Against Ballistic Missiles
Ukraine is accelerating efforts to deploy a new European ground-based air defense system designed to intercept Russian ballistic missiles, aiming for a prototype by mid-2027.