U.S. beginning effort to “guide” stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the U.S. would “guide” ships not involved in the war with Iran out of the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S.-led task force says it has started the operation.
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Japan risks Trump’s ire as Iran war fallout sparks currency intervention
“FX intervention will only get them so far,” one strategist said after the yen surged.
A Ransomware Negotiator Was Working for a Ransomware Gang
Someone pleaded guilty to secretly working for a ransomware gang as he negotiated ransomware payments for clients.
Japanese man arrested after wife’s remains found in zoo incinerator, officials say
The victim once told her relatives that her husband was threatening to “burn you until no trace of you will be left,” public broadcaster NHK said, citing investigative sources.
The Tech Download: Chip stocks surge in ‘historic’ month as investors’ AI buildout concerns ease
March saw many chip stocks drop amid concerns over the AI buildout, but their fortunes have reversed in April.
Worker buried alive in molten tar as 50,000-gallon tank explodes leaving them trapped under 3ft of scorching liquid
A WORKER has tragically died after being buried alive beneath three feet of boiling hot tar in a horrific incident, authorities say. The Texas worker was reportedly caught under the dark goo after a 50,000-gallon tank ruptured. Emergency services rushe…
Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men – BBC
Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men BBCAntisemitism being ‘normalised’ and not taken seriously enough, chief rabbi tells BBC BBC‘Dad, is it safe for me to get the bus?’ Stabbings solidify anxiety a…
War in Iran Is Making the Hajj, the Muslim Pilgrimage, More Expensive
Soaring jet fuel prices stemming from the war, the government of India said, have forced it to hike hajj package prices for its citizens.
Sophisticated Deep#Door Backdoor Enables Espionage, Disruption
The stealthy Python-based backdoor framework deploys a persistent Windows implant likely designed for espionage.
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Trump repeats that he is ‘not happy’ with Iran as deadline to seek approval for war looms
President Trump said on Friday that said a deal has been hard to reach in part because Iranian leadership was “very confused”.