An island of colorblind people: Around 1775, just 20 people survived a Pacific typhoon, and one rare mutation still affects the vision of many descendants todayA remote Micronesian island, Pingelap, is home to a unique genetic condition where a significant portion of its population experiences comp...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefireSri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
As Cabo Verde's fairytale journey continues at the FIFA World Cup, the tiny island just pulled off one of nature’s greatest comeback storiesWhile Cabo Verde earns international attention for its inspiring FIFA World Cup journey, the island nation is also celebrating an extraordi...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
The world's most remote inhabited island has an asthma mystery; scientists traced it to just two settlers who arrived in 1817A remote island, Tristan da Cunha, has become a vital natural laboratory for asthma research. Due to its isolated population descended from...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Should they now be part of a long-term investing framework? 7 healthcare stocks with upside potential of up to 25%India’s healthcare market may grow steadily, but hospital chains can grow faster as formalisation continues. Healthcare is all about market...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
'We meet not as strangers, but as old friends': PM Modi addresses Parliament of Seychelles, hails people-to-people tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Seychelles Parliament, his 20th foreign legislative address. He also received the "Guardian of t...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Valued maritime partner and a close friend in Indian Ocean: PM Modi after arrival in Seychelles"Deeply appreciate the warm welcome extended at the airport by Dr. Patrick Herminie. Seychelles is a valued maritime partner and a close fr...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Japan cancels over 200 flights as double storm threat growsJapan faces severe transport chaos and landslide threats as two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, converge with a seasonal rain front. O...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Taiwan opposition stalls government's $6.6 billion drone billTaiwan's parliament, controlled by the opposition, has blocked a $6.6 billion government plan for domestically produced drones crucial for ...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Five cows abandoned on a remote island for 130 years survived against the odds, and their DNA revealed whyScientists uncover hidden history of abandoned cows: A tale of survival unfolded on Amsterdam Island, where five abandoned cattle in 1871 d...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Binance to suspend crypto services in several EU countriesBinance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, said it had applied for authorisation to operate under the EU's crypto asse...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Binance to suspend crypto services in several EU countriesCryptocurrency exchange Binance said Thursday it will suspend services in several European countries from next week as it has been unable s...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
World’s loneliest tree: A plant reduced to a single wild survivor is making an unexpected comebackWorld's loneliest tree making a comeback: A beacon of hope shines for 'Dendroseris neriifolia', a rare tree daisy reduced to a single wild ...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
One balance, many markets: Binance and the making of a finance ‘super app’Binance is revolutionizing investing by consolidating crypto, stocks, and commodities into a single platform, mirroring Asia's 'super app' ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shorteningTaiwan's military is conducting "immediate combat readiness" drills, simulating a sudden Chinese attack, as Defence Minister Wellington Koo...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Binance tightens rules for India users, falls in lineBinance, the world's largest crypto exchange, is now requiring Indian users to provide more details for every crypto deposit and withdrawal...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.58 AM IST