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China, Iran, Israeli groups weaponize AI for first-of-their-kind social media influence campaigns

An investigation by The New York Times reveals how groups in China, Iran, and Israel leveraged open-source AI to unleash thousands of autonomous bots on social media.

By choosing a program that aligns with your responsibilities and career goals, you can develop practical AI capabilities that deliver measurable business value.
Water treatment plant. (Illustrative)

Foreign hackers targeted Colorado water systems in August, governor's office says

Supporters of the Houthis brandish their weapons during a protest against the Saudi intervention in Yemen and against Saudi Arabia after the Houthis fired at the holy city of Mecca, in Sanaa on September 18, 2026.

Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 as EU raises alert over Houthi attacks on ships

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2025.

Senior US officials to 'Post': Trump-Netanyahu meeting not currently planned at UNGA


Turkey revokes operating license of Iran's Mellat Bank amid US economic pressure campaign

Earlier this month, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a small Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries.

A man uses an automated teller machine (ATM) from Bank Mellat in Tehran on September 7, 2026.

Pentagon's US-Iran war fatality accounting may be inaccurate - report

As of Friday, the system lists 14 fatalities as occurring during Operation Epic Fury, with an additional four categorized under Overseas Operations.

Members of a US Army team carry a flagged-drapped transfer case containing the remains of US soldier Capt. Cody A. Khork during a dignified transfer solemn event at Dover Air Force Base, in Dover, Delaware, on March 7, 2026.

EU Operation Aspides raised alert level of its ships after Houthi attacks, Kallas says

The EU's Red Sea naval mission has raised alert levels as Houthi forces expand control near key maritime routes, increasing threats to shipping and regional security.

Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.

Hunter Biden says Gaza situation 'resembles genocide,' accuses Netanyahu of endangering Jews

"I am an avowed opponent of Bibi Netanyahu and the Likud government, and what they have done in Gaza, what they continue to do in the West Bank, and what they are now doing in Lebanon." Biden said.

 Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, makes a surprise appearance at a House Oversight Committee markup and meeting to vote on whether to hold Biden in contempt of Congress for failing to respond to a request to testify to the House, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 10, 2024.

As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN General Assembly - analysis

Six months into a costly conflict, Trump faces skeptical allies, energy turmoil and renewed regional instability.

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a dinner at the White House in Washington, US, September 17, 2026; illustrative.

Arab Israeli arrested after allegedly making contact with Lebanese foreign agent

The man, Hamdan Hamdan, is alleged to have been aware that the agent he was in contact with was Lebanese, and to have requested to be given security missions in Israel.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Iran reconstructing nuclear test-linked Taleghan 2 site after IDF strikes, satellite imagery shows

Satellite imagery shows Iran restoring the heavily damaged Taleghan 2 facility and adding apparent protection against future strikes.

Satellite imagery showing Iran rebuilding the Taleghan 2 nuclear bomb testing facility southeast of Tehran, September 2026.

Shooting in Iranian city of Zahedan sparks mass security response, city shutdown - report

Several ambulances were dispatched to the area, and checkpoints were established on nearby streets, according to the Iran International report. 

In recent days, the Basij and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, together with the police, have set up checkpoints across the streets of Tehran and other cities, some of which have been targeted in Israeli attacks. This photo dates back to previous months.

Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 as Qatar, UN agree to ship 1.3 million liters of fuel to Gaza

Sharaa secretly building up Syrian military • Ex-Fatah official says he passed on Oct. 7 warning to Israel • Iraq lifts civilian restrictions in its western airspace

Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, brandish their weapons during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026.

US investigating Iran ties to cyberattack on energy tankers bound for American ports - report

The ships, an oil tanker and a liquefied petroleum gas carrier, were traveling toward ports in Texas when they were targeted in early August, according to vessel-tracking data.

A US Coast Guard cutter sits docked at Coast Guard Island Alameda on November 21, 2025 in Alameda, California.