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.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed President Trump's decision to pause military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a timely step toward peace and stability in the Middle East.
The U.S. has ended its joint military campaign with Israel against Iran. Secretary Rubio announced that the focus is now on diplomacy and restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel has approved plans to build 764 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, further escalating settlement expansion despite international opposition.