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.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer. The 76-year-old leader chose immediate treatment over observation and reports no remaining trace of the tumor.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have peaked after the IRGC deployed new naval mines. President Trump has ordered the US Navy to destroy mine-laying vessels without hesitation.
Recent arrests over social media posts highlight a deeper continuity of repression in Bangladesh, raising concerns over democracy, rule of law, and press freedom.
Iran has granted a transit fee waiver for Russia and other "friendly nations" in the Strait of Hormuz. The move creates a strategic advantage for allies while pressuring Western trade routes.
An internal Pentagon memo suggests suspending Spain from NATO after PM Sánchez blocked US access to bases. Washington is also reviewing support for UK "imperial possessions" like the Falklands.
