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6 dead, 103 rescued, several missing as Indonesia launches search after passenger ship goes missing- Vanuatu ferry sinks in rough seas, at least 1 dead and 30 missing
- Orangutans have the longest birth gap among mammals; a 2018 study explains how their 7.6-year wait for another baby, scarce forest fruit and solitary life may actually help them survive
- A 25-year-old Canadian primatologist entered Borneo’s remote wild swamps with her husband in 1971 to study orangutans; after 40 years of research, she found that they give birth just once every 7.7 years and documented 400 types of food in their dietIn 1971, Canadian primatologist Biruté Galdikas embarked on an extensive journey into orangutan research in Indonesian Borneo, setting up C...12 Sep, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- Gulf oil threatened anew as Houthis reach key island and pipeline is shut downThe Houthis have seized control of Perim island, significantly affecting a crucial shipping corridor. Additionally, a drone strike originat...12 Sep, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
- Royal Caribbean cancels Alaska cruise after 1,700 passengers board ship in Vancouver and are left waiting; guests told to leave by midnightRoyal Caribbean had to cancel an Alaska cruise just after 1700 passengers boarded in Vancouver due to unexpected maintenance issues. This c...12 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
- Oil tanker rates hit record highs following Iran, US shipping attacksOil shipping rates from the Gulf of Oman to China have reached record highs this week. This surge follows recent attacks on shipping and mi...11 Sep, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
- Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, three strategic islandsThe Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands on Friday, in a lightning offen...11 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
- New problem shaping up for the oil market as Hormuz remains shutHouthi forces have seized Perim Island, threatening the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping lane. This development occurs as the Strait of ...11 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- Smoke from charred ferry in Philippines hampers rescuers looking for 84 missingRescuers faced smoky conditions on a damaged ferry after a fire. Fifty-four people remain missing and at least thirty-five have died. The M...11 Sep, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen's rebel-held Mokha airport as Houthis take island near key straitYemen's Houthi rebels seized a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This advance further threatens Saudi oil exports through a key...11 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
- Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls to single digits, data showsVessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz dropped significantly on Thursday. Two Panamax ships exited the strait, carrying fertilizer and sail...11 Sep, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- Houthis seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, sources say, threatening global energy flowsHouthi militants seized Yemen's Mocha port, threatening vital global energy supplies. This escalation occurs as Iran and the United States ...10 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- Why is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait so important?Iran-backed Houthis aim to control Yemen's Red Sea coast and Bab el-Mandeb strait. This strategic waterway connects Asia to Europe via the ...10 Sep, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- In 2014, Celebrity Cruises launched reforestation with Galápagos National Park. 10 years later, the project had planted more than 85,000 plants and restored 60 acresCelebrity Cruises now offers booking for its 2027 Galapagos expeditions. These all-inclusive voyages provide guests unique wildlife encount...09 Sep, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
- Cochin Shipyard to form Rs 1,800 crore JV with DP World's Drydocks World Dubai for Kochi facilityCochin Shipyard has successfully established a joint venture with Drydocks World Dubai to enhance its ship repair operations. This new part...09 Sep, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- US destroys 5 Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on navy warshipUnited States forces said it targeted and destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, sharply escalating tensions. In retaliation, Iran fired missi...09 Sep, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
- This 10,000-acre Texas wetland was cut off from sea and turned into a dust bowl. 70 years later, many native flora and fauna are being restored by conservationistsBahia Grande, a South Texas wetland, was transformed into a dust bowl after a 1936 ship channel project. Conservationists reopened a channe...07 Sep, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
- In 1930, Texas built three bird-nesting islands; all vanished. One restored island is now home to over 2,500 nesting habitatThree Texas islands, once flourishing habitats for diverse bird species, have vanished due to natural erosion and subsidence. However, a si...06 Sep, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruptionIndonesia suspended operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatoa disrupted airspace, affe...06 Sep, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
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