West Virginia family donates 47 acres to Audra State Park, expanding it by 13%

Air India Issued Notice After 3 Italian Passengers Bypass Delhi Immigration

Three Italian nationals departed from Delhi without undergoing mandatory immigration checks, prompting Indian authorities to issue a notice to Air India. The passengers were travelling under Air India's hub-and-spoke model, which routes passengers from smaller domestic airports to a major hub before their international connection. This arrangement appears to have created a gap in the immigration screening process at Delhi airport. Authorities are investigating how the passengers were able to board their international flight without completing the required checks.

Abandoned Australian coal mine transformed into 30-billion-litre recreational lake

Lake Kepwari, located near Collie in Western Australia, is a former coal mine that has been converted into a large recreational lake holding approximately 30 billion litres of water. The site was filled by diverting water from the Collie River South Branch into the expansive mining void. The transformation required years of careful planning, water management, and infrastructure development. The lake now serves as a public leisure destination offering swimming, boating, camping, and water sports. The project is seen as a model for repurposing disused industrial land for community and tourism benefit.

IMF team to visit Pakistan for crucial $7-bn bailout review, next tranche in focus

Tennessee farmer leases land for solar project, secures century-old family farm's future

A Tennessee farmer has leased 100 acres of family-owned land to a solar energy project, allowing the family to retain ownership while generating steady income. The Yum Yum Solar facility, a 147-megawatt installation, became operational in May 2026. The lease arrangement helps address common farming challenges such as financial pressure and land fragmentation across generations. The deal reflects a broader trend of American farmers turning to renewable energy leases as a way to preserve agricultural land while supplementing farm income.