Afghanistan’s government said Pakistan targeted Bagram Air Base, escalating a fast-moving confrontation between the two neighbors that has included reported strikes and air defense activity over the capital. Afghan officials said the attempted attack involved Pakistani aircraft and was aimed at Bagram, the former U.S. hub north of Kabul that remains one of the country’s…
Motorola has announced a partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation, saying the collaboration will bring GrapheneOS support to a future Motorola phone as part of a broader push to strengthen smartphone security. The announcement was made by Motorola and is being described in company communications as a new partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation. Separate coverage has…
U.S. intelligence did not indicate Iran was preparing a preemptive strike ahead of U.S.-Israeli attacks, according to people familiar with the assessments cited by The Associated Press. The sources described U.S. intelligence findings that did not suggest Iran was on the verge of launching an imminent attack that would have required a preemptive response. The…
Federal authorities are investigating whether a mass shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas, has a connection to terrorism, the F.B.I. said, as local and federal law enforcement continue to piece together what led to the late-night attack that left multiple people dead and wounded. The shooting occurred outside a bar on West 6th Street,…
A Waymo self-driving vehicle was captured on video appearing to block an ambulance as first responders rushed to a deadly shooting in Austin’s entertainment district, raising new questions about how autonomous vehicles operate during emergencies. The incident occurred during the response to a shooting on West Sixth Street, a busy corridor of bars and restaurants…
Safe-haven currencies including the Japanese yen and Swiss franc strengthened in early trading after weekend strikes involving Iran unsettled markets, as investors moved toward assets typically viewed as more defensive during periods of geopolitical stress. The gains in the yen and franc came as headlines focused on military developments tied to Iran. Reuters reported that…
OpenAI has announced a $110 billion funding round backed by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, marking one of the largest investments ever disclosed for an AI company. The company said the financing will support its work to scale AI systems and expand access to its technology. The announcement was also reported by Reuters and CNBC, which…
The U.N. Security Council convened an emergency session Saturday to address the conflict involving Iran, as the United States and Israel clashed with Iran during the meeting and the U.N. secretary-general condemned attacks tied to the escalating crisis. The session was called amid intensifying tensions and military action involving Iran, according to reporting from Reuters…
Three people were killed and 14 others were hospitalized after a shooting on Sixth Street in downtown Austin, Texas, and the suspect was killed by Austin police, according to local reports and statements cited by multiple outlets. The shooting unfolded in the Sixth Street area, a busy nightlife corridor lined with bars and clubs. Austin…
Three people were killed, including the suspected shooter, and 14 others were injured in a shooting at a bar on Austin’s West 6th Street near the University of Texas, authorities said. The FBI is investigating the case, including whether there is any potential connection to terrorism. The shooting happened in the West 6th Street entertainment…
Photos published by multiple news outlets captured a wave of public reaction around the world following an attack on Iran and the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The images, circulated in photo galleries from outlets including WRAL and the Ottumwa Courier, show scenes of grief, anger and heightened security as people…
Nine people were killed in a missile attack on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, according to multiple news reports, as Iran launched strikes in the region. The reports said the deaths occurred after a direct missile impact in Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem. Several outlets also reported dozens of people were injured in the…