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.
Turkey called on Russia, Ukraine, and others to avoid targeting energy infrastructure after attacks on tankers and pipelines raised fears over global oil supply routes.
Israel confirmed the return of Thai worker Sudthisak Rinthalak’s remains, while the body of Israeli officer Ran Gvili remains in Hamas custody, delaying progress in the U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and assisted another as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 3–0, ending a three-match winless run and closing the gap to LaLiga leaders Barcelona.
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Shibpur in Narsingdi, shaking Dhaka and nearby districts early Thursday. No casualties were reported, though experts warn aftershocks may continue.
A prosecutor’s threat against defense lawyer Nazneen Nahar inside Bangladesh’s war crimes tribunal has sparked nationwide alarm over intimidation, due process violations, and the erosion of judicial integrity.
