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.
A gas cylinder explosion at a Goa nightclub sparked a deadly fire that killed at least 25 people, including staff and tourists, prompting a major investigation into safety lapses.
A strong 7.0 earthquake hit the remote Alaska–Canada border region, shaking communities in Alaska and Yukon but causing no reported casualties or damage.
The UK is battling its most severe flu outbreak in ten years, with hospitalizations up 56% and low childhood vaccination rates deepening the crisis, health officials warn.
India’s S. Jaishankar says Sheikh Hasina’s stay depends on the circumstances of her arrival, stressing the need for a credible democratic process in Bangladesh.
