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.
Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak. 209 people have died since March 15, with 1,058 new suspected cases reported today. Health experts call for an emergency vaccine drive.
Bangladesh is on red alert after a plot to attack key installations was revealed. Police units have been ordered to fortify Shahbagh, the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, and religious sites.
Amnesty International and civil rights groups have issued a travel warning for the 2026 World Cup. Concerns include arbitrary detentions and racial profiling in major U.S. host cities.
Bangladesh joins Sudan, Syria, and Yemen in the top 10 food-insecure nations. The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises cites conflict and rising fuel costs as the primary drivers of the hunger risk.
Pakistan is facilitating indirect talks between Iran's FM Araghchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Success could lead to direct negotiations as early as Sunday.
