In a historic ruling, China has sentenced two former defense ministers to death with a two-year reprieve. The decision marks a major step in President Xi's military anti-corruption campaign.
U.S. fuel prices have jumped 52% due to the Iran conflict. With the Strait of Hormuz obstructed, the national average for gasoline has hit $4.54, marking a historic energy supply shock.
Once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, Tulare Lake has returned to California’s San Joaquin Valley, sparking a rapid ecological revival amidst efforts to protect local farmland.
Global military spending hit a record $2.89 trillion in 2025. While the US leads at $954B, Europe’s 14% spending spike marks the fastest growth since 1953 as NATO nations meet 2% GDP targets.
173 lawyers have appealed to the UN to withdraw restrictions on the Awami League. They argue the 2026 Anti-Terrorism Bill is unconstitutional and breaches the ICCPR treaty.
Security has been scaled up at all Bangladesh airports after a nationwide police alert. Intelligence reports suggest a banned militant group is targeting key government and state installations.
In a strategic move, India has named Dinesh Trivedi as its new High Commissioner to Bangladesh. The 75-year-old former Union Minister replaces Pranay Verma, who moves to Belgium.
