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.
Mali’s Defense Minister Sadio Camara has died following a coordinated wave of attacks across the country. Rebels have seized the strategic city of Kidal as the military junta faces collapse.
Iran is successfully bypassing U.S. sanctions, with 4 million barrels already past monitoring zones. Despite the blockade, April exports are averaging 1.71 million bpd, roiling energy markets.
President Trump says Iran sent a vastly improved proposal just 10 minutes after he rejected their first draft. He has now moved to "telephone diplomacy," demanding an end to Iran's nuclear program.
Celebrated photographer Raghu Rai has died in New Delhi. Famous for his portraits of Mother Teresa and Indira Gandhi, his work remains a cornerstone of South Asian history.
