NATO launches new 'Arctic Sentry' missionNATO has set sail on a fresh mission aimed at reinforcing security protocols in the Arctic, a region of great strategic significance. With ...
11 Feb, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
NATO says 'planning underway' for new Arctic missionNATO has announced its upcoming initiative, Arctic Sentry, designed to enhance security in the frigid expanses of the Arctic. Following US ...
03 Feb, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Is Greenland the missing piece of Trump’s aspirational Golden Dome: Russia, China fear driving the move?Greenland is central to US national security plans. A proposed missile defense system, the 'Golden Dome', relies on its Arctic location. Fo...
20 Jan, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
China says US shouldn't use other countries as 'pretext' to pursue its interests in GreenlandThe comment by a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson came in response to a question at a regular daily briefing. US President Donald Trum...
12 Jan, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
China hits back at Trump's Greenland remark, defends Arctic operationsChina has responded to US President Donald Trump's remarks on Greenland. Beijing stated that the US should not use other nations as a prete...
12 Jan, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
China eyes Arctic shortcut as top container lines stay awayChina explores the Northern Sea Route for cargo. Major shipping companies like MSC and Maersk avoid this Arctic passage. They cite environm...
04 Oct, 2025, 10.06 AM IST
Multiple Chinese icebreakers deployed off Alaska rattles Trump and America - here's what they are doingChina’s deployment of five icebreaking ships near Alaska marks a significant increase in its Arctic activities. This move intensifies globa...
09 Aug, 2025, 06.52 PM IST
Beijing at US' doorsteps: Tensions flare as China’s Xue Long 2 moves into US waters — here’s what happened nextChinese icebreaker Xue Long 2 entered a sensitive U.S. Arctic zone, triggering a fast response from the U.S. Coast Guard near Alaska. The v...
28 Jul, 2025, 10.35 PM IST
Tromso in Norway’s Arctic Circle welcomes visitors under the midnight sunTromso, situated north of Norway's Arctic Circle, draws visitors with its midnight sun and diverse outdoor activities like hiking in the Ly...
20 May, 2025, 11.04 AM IST
EAM Jaishankar highlights India's expanding engagement in Arctic regionExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday highlighted India's expanding engagement in polar regions, noting that the country has bee...
04 May, 2025, 12.18 PM IST
Watch as Russian fighter jet nearly hits US F-16 near Alaska amid military drills, raises tensionsA close encounter between a US F-16 and a Russian Su-35 fighter jet on September 23 has escalated tensions over military activity in Alaska...
01 Oct, 2024, 01.24 PM IST
US and Canada intercept Russian and Chinese bombers near AlaskaNORAD intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers near Alaska, marking the first such joint operation requiring a US response. The aircraft, fl...
25 Jul, 2024, 08.32 AM IST
NATO head warns about Russian, Chinese interest in ArcticNATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday warned about Russia's military buildup in the Arctic and China's increasing interest in t...
27 Aug, 2022, 02.17 PM IST
China steps up plans for Arctic foray raising fears of military build-upThe plan states that China would "participate in pragmatic cooperation in the North Pole" and "raise its ability to participate in the prot...
06 Mar, 2021, 02.24 PM IST
Sino-Indian tensions: Russia trying to defuse tensionRussia holds the current presidency of Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics), and Shan...
23 Jun, 2020, 03.02 PM IST
Government clears purchase of Polar Research VesselIndian Antarctic expeditions have been undertaken every year onboard ice-class vessels or ice-breakers chartered from the international mar...
29 Oct, 2014, 10.05 PM IST
- Chinese tycoon plans to buy part of Iceland: Report
A Chinese tycoon is said to have struck a deal to buy a huge tract of Icelandic land for a $100 mn eco-tourism project, giving rise to fear...
30 Aug, 2011, 03.29 PM IST