Geopolitical tensions rise as Trump issues a Strait of Hormuz ultimatum amidst Middle East oil disruptions (Apr 7). In cybersecurity, North Korea's UNC4736 is linked to a $285M crypto heist (Apr 6), and a critical Fortinet zero-day (CVE-2026-35616) is under active exploitation (Apr 6-7). Technology advances with Fortrea launching AI-enhanced clinical trial solutions (Apr 7).
