Pakistan’s former ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years in prison by a military court after being convicted of political activity, secrecy violations and abuse of power.
A Myanmar junta airstrike on a Rakhine hospital has killed 31 and injured 68, deepening the conflict just weeks before national elections boycotted by anti-junta groups.
President Trump has launched a new “Gold Card” visa offering wealthy foreigners fast-track U.S. residency and citizenship for a $1 million investment, drawing sharp criticism amid broader immigration crackdowns.
The White House commemorated the Spanish–American War anniversary, calling the 1898 victory a turning point that made the U.S. a global power and linking the conflict to Trump’s emphasis on military strength.
South Korea has protested to China and Russia after their military aircraft entered the KADIZ, prompting Seoul to scramble jets amid growing friction across Northeast Asian airspace.