Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader and former insurgent, was welcomed to the White House by President Trump after overthrowing Bashar al-Assad. His visit marks a major shift in U.S.-Syria relations and raises questions about the future stability of the region.

Experts warn that a major security flaw in artificial intelligence chatbots could let adversaries manipulate or steal sensitive information. Prompt injection attacks are difficult to prevent, raising concerns about the safety of critical systems. Military and cybersecurity leaders urge stronger defenses as threats escalate.

Germany has approved the development of a new missile to defend against drones, to be mounted on Skyranger 30 vehicles. The Small Anti-Drone Missile aims to bolster air defense capabilities and is expected to significantly enhance protection against small drones.