US Iran war: Explosion reported near tanker off Oman coast, crew safe, UKMTO saysAn explosion occurred near a tanker off Oman's coast, with all crew safe. Maritime authorities are investigating this incident and advising...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
With 30% of its land below five meters, Singapore plans to build 800 hectares of new land in the seaSingapore plans to reclaim 800 hectares of land off its East Coast. This "Long Island" project will protect against rising sea levels and w...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Oil leak spreads from sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman coastSatellite images show a sanctioned tanker leaking crude oil near Oman's protected islands. The oil slick has spread across twenty square ki...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
Renowned Nepalese climber Purja among 6 still missing after Pakistan avalanche; 4 bodies recoveredAn avalanche struck Broad Peak, trapping six climbers including Nirmal Purja. Rescuers have recovered four bodies from the challenging moun...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore secures partnership with Petroleum Development OmanL&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore has secured a significant six-year framework agreement. This partnership is with Oman's leading oil and gas ...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
In 2016, after 15 years of work, a historic deal turned part of Antarctica into the world's largest marine reserveAn international agreement established the Ross Sea marine protected area. This vast region will receive protection starting December 1, 20...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
30 million oysters are being dumped into US's Chesapeake Bay in a race to save America's largest estuaryMillions of baby oysters are being planted in the Chesapeake Bay. Scientists hope this effort will revive one of America's most important w...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan to Oman, giving itself greater control over transit linesIran proposed a temporary Strait of Hormuz arrangement to Oman. This plan involves traffic passing through Iranian waters in both direction...
29 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Iran rules out Oman's proposal for regional joint management of Hormuz Strait, senior Iranian official tells ReutersIran has rejected Oman's proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Iranian official stated the plan has no chance of ...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat 'bomb'Okinawa's coral reefs face severe damage from climate-driven marine heatwaves. Scientists are employing "heatwave simulators" to study cora...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
US shoots down Iranian missile as Saudi joins strikes against Iran-backed militiasUS Iran war news: United States forces intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting American troops. US and Saudi Arabia force...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Why is Oman proposing a new plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz?Oman has proposed a regional management plan for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan suggests voluntary fees to cover operational costs and ser...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Texas released 3 million captive-bred eggs to save this endangered amphibian. It may be workingA male Houston toad was sighted in Bastrop County, Texas, after a 50-year absence. This sighting follows the release of millions of captive...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
In 2015, a British swimmer entered Antarctica’s freezing sea wearing only swimming trunks; his campaign helped protect 1.57 million square kilometersBritish swimmer Lewis Pugh undertook daring Antarctic swims to advocate for ocean protection. His "Speedo diplomacy" approach helped secure...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Florida returns over 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster shells to Gulf of Mexico, helping restore marine lifeFlorida successfully recycled over 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells for reef restoration. These shells provided essential foundatio...
26 Jul, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian portsThe US disabled a second merchant vessel enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports as Iran targeted US-linked bases across the Gulf. Fighting...
25 Jul, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
1,500 ships trapped in Gulf of Hormuz are quietly multiplying an underwater army that could unleash World's biggest bioinvasion eventGulf of Hormuz underwater army: Nearly fifteen hundred ships stuck in the Persian Gulf after fighting closed the Strait of Hormuz. These id...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.54 AM IST