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Day: April 13, 2026
US military to begin blockade of Iranian ports on Monday
US President Donald Trump said his goal was to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines and reopen it to all shipping, and that Iran must not be allowed to profit from controlling the crucial waterway.
Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after arrest
The 44-year-old was arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs in March.
Trump Says US Will Block The Already Blocked Hormuz. How It Will Work
Any US blockade is likely to inflict economic damage on Tehran, which would ultimately undermine its ability to continue fighting over the long term by denying it the ability to export oil and earn revenue.
Sources: SoftBank, Sony, Honda, and six other Japanese companies launch a new AI company to develop a 1T-parameter foundation model for “physical AI” by 2030 (Natsuki Yamamoto/Nikkei Asia)
Natsuki Yamamoto / Nikkei Asia:
Sources: SoftBank, Sony, Honda, and six other Japanese companies launch a new AI company to develop a 1T-parameter foundation model for “physical AI” by 2030 — TOKYO — SoftBank has e…
Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets to win Monte Carlo; reclaim No.1 spot
Jannik Sinner continues his title-winning run with a 7-6(5) 6-3 triumph and grabs top spot in ATP rankings.
Royal Navy takes command of NATO maritime task group
The Royal Navy has assumed command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 following a handover ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base.
The post Royal Navy takes command of NATO maritime task group first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
‘This scene is alive’: Abidjan art week showcases city as growing cultural hub
Late-night gallery tours and new venues signal a city staking its claim as a regional arts capitalOn a recent weekday evening, the doors of more than a dozen galleries and museums across Abidjan stayed open till midnight, several hours later than usual…
‘This scene is alive’: Abidjan art week showcases city as growing cultural hub
Late-night gallery tours and new venues signal a city staking its claim as a regional arts capitalOn a recent weekday evening, the doors of more than a dozen galleries and museums across Abidjan stayed open till midnight, several hours later than usual…
Fixing vulnerability data quality requires fixing the architecture first
In this Help Net Security interview, Art Manion, Deputy Director at Tharros, examines why vulnerability data across repositories stays inconsistent and hard to trust. The problem starts with systems not designed to collect or manage that data well. The…