Russian-speaking hackers used SpaceX’s AI coding assistant, Cursor, to compromise a Belgian chemical company and at least six other firms earlier this year, according to cybersecurity data reviewed by Reuters and published on Thursday by Gambit Security and CloudSek. Exposed Server Reveals Cursor AI Hacking Methods According to Gambit Security, the campaign came to light … Read more
The Trump administration is beginning to send diplomatic personnel back to U.S. missions across the Middle East that were evacuated or downsized during recent tensions with Iran, according to two people familiar with the matter. Posts in Lebanon, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Baghdad are among those slated for staff returns, with family members also permitted … Read more
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated security concerns for global energy shipments, according to Emirati state news agency WAM and regional reporting. An ADNOC vessel came under attack while transiting the vital waterway, resulting in no reported injuries and the situation being brought under control, the company … Read more
The United States received multiple unverified warnings from Israel over the past year alleging that Iran planned to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to a current U.S. official and two former officials. The intelligence tips, which included threats involving snipers, knives at public events, and shoulder-launched missiles targeting Air Force One, prompted the U.S. Secret … Read more
According to a senior Iranian source speaking on Wednesday, no talks have taken place on extending a 60-day ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. under an interim deal, with Tehran demanding that Washington return to the pact and define a timeframe to implement its commitments. Ceasefire Extension Rumors Denied by Tehran Reports regarding an extension … Read more
Major bridal chains and designers are actively sketching Swift-inspired wedding gowns and monitoring upcoming dress reveals, anticipating a surge in market demand following the pop star’s high-profile celebration. According to Reuters, brands like David’s Bridal and Justin Alexander are preparing new collections despite strict secrecy surrounding the Christian Dior dress worn at Madison Square Garden … Read more
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei around the start of the president’s third year in office in late July, according to state media reports published on Sunday. The meeting covered military affairs and economic topics, including securing resources, managing foreign exchange, energy use, and economic ties with foreign partners. This encounter … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump stated in the Oval Office that he believes the war with Iran will conclude soon, while acknowledging supply constraints within the armed forces for certain high-powered munitions, according to reporting by Jacob Bogage for Reuters, with writing by Jasper Ward and editing by David Ljunggren. Munitions Stockpiles and Defense Production Pressures … Read more
The U.S. Treasury removed counter-terrorism sanctions from Iraq’s Fly Baghdad Airlines and two aircraft, citing operational changes by the carrier that resolved previous links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force. According to a Treasury official, the decision does not signal any broader policy shift toward the Iranian government or alter ongoing regional postures. … Read more
According to a senior Iranian source speaking to Reuters on Tuesday, Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic under a temporary plan being discussed with Oman. The strategic waterway handles approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies and has remained largely blocked since the U.S.-Israeli war on … Read more