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.
President Trump signs an executive order limiting state AI laws, creating a national framework to boost innovation and block what the White House calls regulatory overreach.
Pakistan’s former ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years in prison by a military court after being convicted of political activity, secrecy violations and abuse of power.
President Shahabuddin plans to resign after February elections, accusing the Yunus-led interim government of sidelining his office — a sign of deepening political tensions.
A Myanmar junta airstrike on a Rakhine hospital has killed 31 and injured 68, deepening the conflict just weeks before national elections boycotted by anti-junta groups.
President Trump has launched a new “Gold Card” visa offering wealthy foreigners fast-track U.S. residency and citizenship for a $1 million investment, drawing sharp criticism amid broader immigration crackdowns.
