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.
More than 900 people have died across Southeast Asia as powerful cyclones trigger massive flooding and landslides, forcing tens of thousands into emergency shelters.
More than 440 people are dead and at least 400 missing after Cyclone Senyar triggered massive floods and landslides across Sumatra, leaving entire regions cut off and rescue teams racing to respond.
The White House marked Mark Twain’s 190th birthday with a presidential message celebrating his enduring legacy and influence on American literature and culture.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a presidential pardon, saying ongoing corruption proceedings disrupt government functioning and clemency would benefit Israeli society.
