The director of national intelligence announced that her office has taken strong steps to protect the nation’s secret services from online attacks. She said that her team has made the biggest investment ever in technology for these services and has updated their systems. The director praised P
Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an
Brazil’s lawmakers have passed a new rule that lets police use crypto they seize from criminals. The move gives law‑enforcement agencies a fresh way to fight organized crime. The new law, numbered 15. 358, says that any digital money used in a crime can be taken away by the state. The seized crypto
The Gulf countries have told the United States that stopping fighting is not enough. They want a deal that keeps Iran from using missiles, drones and other weapons against their energy sites and shipping lanes. The Gulf leaders also want guarantees that the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of
Guadalajara, Mexico’s second‑largest city, recently faced a spike in violence after the death of cartel boss Ruben “El Mencho” Oseguera. Cars burned, streets littered with shells, and businesses closed painted a grim picture. \\ On Thursday night the city flipped its image by hosting an internation
In a recent experiment, medical image specialists were tested on their ability to spot fake X‑ray pictures created by artificial intelligence. The study used 264 images, split evenly between real scans and computer‑made ones. Participants came from twelve hospitals in six countries and ranged from f
Russia welcomed a recent statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who said the United States will only back Ukraine’s security if the country gives up control of Donbas, according to a senior Kremlin official. Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian special envoy for U. S. talks, told reporters t
The Western powers have tried to keep ships safe in the Red Sea, but their effort cost billions and still left four vessels lost. That experience now shadows plans to protect the Strait of Hormuz, a narrower channel that carries about twenty percent of world oil and gas. Iran has blocked the water
Intel has rolled out a fresh line of processors aimed at corporate machines, called the Core Ultra Series 3 vPRO. These chips bring a newer “Panther Lake” design, powered by an 18A process, to business laptops and desktops. The lineup focuses on three core areas: strong performance, top‑tier prot
A coalition of families who have lost loved ones to crimes by undocumented migrants is urging senators to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. The group, known for giving a voice to those affected by border issues, sent a letter to Senate leaders John Thune an
