Russia proposed hosting Iran’s enriched uranium, a move rejected by the US, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, adding the offer remains on the table. Donald Trump has demanded that Iran completely dismantle its nuclear infrastructure and hand over its enriched uranium stockpile, a proposal Iran has rejected. Previously, Tehran indicated it could send part of its enriched uranium to Russia.

Amid the ongoing war with Iran, US intelligence sources told CNN that Tehran could soon get 1,000+ MANPADs from China. MANPADs, or man-portable air defence systems, are shoulder-fired, infrared-guided anti-aircraft missiles carried and operated by a lone soldier. They are easy to conceal, transport and use and are difficult to counter. The missiles travel at twice the speed of sound.

Two pilots were heard making 'meow, meow' and barking sounds over an air traffic control frequency at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on April 12, after which a person scolded them, saying, "You guys need to be professional pilots." The pilots responded by making more such sounds. "This is why you still fly an RJ (regional jet)," the voice responded.

Amid US imposing military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian military adviser Mohsen Rezaei said President Donald Trump wants to become the police of Strait. "These ships of yours will be sunk by our first missiles and have created a great danger for the US military...They can definitely be exposed to our missiles...and we can destroy them," he added.

Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services' head, Dr Mehmet Oz, said US President Donald Trump once claimed that soda could help kill cancer cells. "Your dad argues...diet soda is good for him because it kills grass [when] it’s poured on grass...therefore, it must kill cancer cells,” Oz told Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr. The claim has sparked debate online.

US drone losses in the Iran conflict are nearing $1 billion, reports say. The latest setback was the crash of a $240 million MQ-4C Triton near the Strait of Hormuz. Separate reports say 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones were also lost. The rising toll highlights growing risks to costly American surveillance aircraft in increasingly contested Gulf airspace.

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OpenAI and Anthropic have limited access to advanced cybersecurity AI models amid fears of misuse. While OpenAI's GPT-5.4-Cyber targets verified defenders, Anthropic's Mythos exposed thousands of software flaws. The controlled rollout highlights rising concerns over an AI-driven cyber arms race between security experts and hackers, with potential risks to critical systems.

Russia has intensified restrictions on VPN usage, blocking access to banks, retailers, and streaming platforms if VPNs are detected. The move, reported by TASS, aims to tighten online control amid ongoing censorship. Authorities have also throttled Telegram and WhatsApp, pushing users toward state-backed alternatives, raising serious concerns over privacy and digital freedom.

North Korea is rapidly expanding its nuclear weapons production, with increased activity detected at the Yongbyon facility, the International Atomic Energy Agency warned. Chief Rafael Grossi said multiple sites, including reactors and enrichment units, show rising operations. The expansion signals a serious boost in warhead capabilities despite sanctions and limited monitoring access.