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Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years later- India's m-cap tops $5 trillion, climbs back into global top six
- Hollywood to Bollywood no more: US makes a move in India's backyard
- Scientists just filmed the goblin shark, a 125-million-year-old "living fossil," alive in the deep Pacific for the first time, expanding what we know about one of the ocean's rarest predatorsA rare goblin shark, a living fossil, has been captured on camera for the first time in its deep-sea home. Marine biologists documented two...17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
- Ebola anxiety puts a chill on Indian travellers' hot Africa summer plansIndian travellers are rethinking African holidays due to Ebola fears. Travel bookings for East and Central Africa are declining. Many are p...14 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
- On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- World cup games today: Who are playing on Day 1? Kick off time, team-wise match scheduleWorld cup today matches: FIFA World Cup 2026 is kicking off on Thursday.11 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be 'violated', as China ends coast guard patrolTaiwan's coast guard asserts its maritime sovereignty cannot be violated by China. China recently ended a patrol east of Taiwan, inspecting...11 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
- Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plansJapan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant to meet energy demands. However, the nation faces a critical challenge: a severe shorta...11 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...10 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of islandChina and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant...10 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- 32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday. At least 37 people died and over 32,000 were displaced. Resc...09 Jun, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
- Philippines earthquake triggers tsunami warning in 6 countries, U.S. tsunami alert system issues latest updatesEarthquake alert: Japanese authorities issued a tsunami advisory on Monday along swathes of its Pacific coast after a major earthquake off ...08 Jun, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
- China steps up patrols near TaiwanChina has launched a special maritime operation east of Taiwan. This action escalates Beijing's response to recent talks between Japan and ...07 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Guide: Germany, Netherlands lead intriguing Groups E and FGermany faces scrutiny over defensive frailties despite offensive talent like Florian Wirtz. Meanwhile, Ecuador, led by Moises Caicedo, aim...06 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
- Global Market Today: Asian stocks edge up, Yen nears 160 per dollarAsian stocks followed Wall Street higher, driven by renewed enthusiasm for AI-linked equities, pushing the S&P 500 to a ninth consecutive g...03 Jun, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
- Google, Telstra partner on fibre and subsea networks in AustraliaGoogle has selected Telstra and its new fibre-optic Aura Network to further advance its AI capabilities in Australia.02 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
- Tropical storm Jangmi hits Southwestern Japan: Injures 9 in Japan, people urged to evacuate, leaves thousands without powerTyphoon Jangmi, a severe tropical storm, battered southwestern Japan on Tuesday. The storm cut off power to tens of thousands of homes, gro...02 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
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