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Clashes Between Druze Gunmen and Syrian Security Forces Kill 13 Near Damascus

Clashes between Druze gunmen and Syrian government security forces in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana on Tuesday killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 15, according to Syrian state media and local sources. The fighting broke out around midnight on Monday after an audio recording insulting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad circulated, triggering outrage among government forces. (Read More)​

Ukrainian Journalist Tortured Before Her Death in Russian Captivity, Report Reveals

Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, was tortured and had her organs removed before her body was returned to Ukraine, according to a report by the nonprofit organization Forbidden Stories published on Tuesday. Roshchyna, 27, disappeared in August 2023 while reporting from Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia. . She was moved between at least two informal detention centers and a Russian prison for over a year, before her death in captivity was announced in October 2024. (Read More)​​

Video Captures US Bombing of Houthi-Controlled Ras Isa Oil Port in Yemen

Circulating videos on social media captured the moment U.S. forces bombed the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa Oil Port in Yemen, as part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive "Operation Rough Rider." The video, uploaded by @sentdefender on X, was reportedly filmed by Turkish sailors aboard an oil tanker. The uploader noted that the clip is considered some of the "clearest footage" of the strike, carried out on April 18. (Read More)​​​​

Selfridge Air Force Base in Michigan to Receive 21 F-15EX Fighter Jets

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Selfridge Air National Guard Base (ANGB) in Harrison Township, Michigan, will become home to a new unit of F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets. “Very soon we will replace the A-10 with 21 new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets, the best in the world,” President Trump said during a visit to the base, calling the shift a major upgrade for the facility and a step toward strengthening the U.S. Air Force’s future capabilities. (Read More)​

Russian Troops Rolled Into Battle In A Yellow School Bus | Forbes

Facing major armored vehicle losses in Ukraine, Russia is turning to civilian transports—golf carts, scooters, motorcycles, and even a school bus. A Ukrainian drone recently destroyed one such bus near Donetsk. Analysts warn these vehicles offer no protection or firepower, increasing risks for Russian troops. (Read More)​

Microsoft Relaunches Controversial AI Screenshot Tool ‘Recall’

Microsoft has relaunched its controversial "Recall" feature, which automatically captures screenshots of users' activity and uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze and store the content in a searchable database. The company first introduced Recall in 2024, but pulled it after criticism over privacy and security. (Read More)​

Army Trainee Dies During Basic Training at Fort Jackson

A U.S. Army trainee at Fort Jackson in Colombia died during basic combat training, according to an Army statement released Sunday. In a news release posted on Facebook, the Army said the soldier, assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, was “found deceased during training on April 24. (Read More)​​

Three Killed in Sweden Hair Salon Shooting

Three people were shot and killed at a hair salon in central Uppsala, Sweden, on Tuesday, according to police. The attack occurred shortly after 5 p.m. local time near Vaksala Square. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing people fleeing the area in panic. (Read More)​

Car Subscription Features Raise Your Risk of Government Surveillance, Police Records Show | Wired

Automakers are turning car features into subscription services, increasing data collection through connected systems. Police use this data in investigations, often without drivers' knowledge. Documents show that access depends more on company policy than law. Privacy experts warn this expands surveillance risks and undermines consumer consent. (Read More)​