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New York’s Staten Island Ferry runs 5.2 miles across the harbor for free, 24 hours a day; the 25-minute ride carries well over 16 million passengers a year- Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globally
- Death toll from capsized ship in Indonesia rises to 20 as search continues for 115 missing passengers
- Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for themClimate-related disasters in the Himalayas have intensified, leading to devastating impacts on communities and economies. Aid cuts have sig...23 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
- Science says some sea otters rarely use rocks while others use them for almost every meal, their teeth may explain whySea otters survive largely on marine invertebrates such as sea urchins, crabs, clams, mussels and snails. Getting to that food, however, is...22 Sep, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
- In just decades, the world's fourth-largest lake vanished and became a 23,000-sq-mile desert. Now millions of shrubs are bringing hope backThe Aral Sea, once the world’s fourth-largest lake, dramatically shrank after Soviet irrigation diverted its rivers. Today, Kazakhstan is r...21 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the CaribbeanThe U.S. military attacked a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people, as the Trump administration contin...20 Sep, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
- In 1980s, sea otters gradually returned to California's coastlines after being nearly extinct. Their return restored kelp forests, reduced carbon emissions and floodingOnce hunted to extinction for their pelts, sea otters gradually returned to the Californian coastlines. Their comeback reduced the sea urch...20 Sep, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
- 134-Partner Himalay Unnati Mission Coalition Seeks Himalayan Authority, Early-Warning Network as Disasters IntensifyCoalition led by The Art of Living and theInternational Association for Human Values to study cloudbursts, landslides andglacier hazards ac...19 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- Louisiana collected 200 tons of discarded oyster shells from 19 restaurants and built a 400-foot reef; it now shields Pointe-au-Chien tribal land from erosionLouisiana's coastline is rapidly disappearing, prompting a unique restoration effort. The Pointe-au-Chien tribe is using recycled oyster sh...18 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Yellow bellied sea snake found at California beach: Is it poisonous? What you should do if you encounter the rare snake nearbyA rare yellow-bellied sea snake was spotted at a Southern California beach, prompting questions about its venom and safety. Here is what to...18 Sep, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
- In 1917, German submarine UC-30 sank during World War I - it’s still leaking toxic chemicals more than a century laterThe UC-30, a World War I German submarine, remains a significant source of TNT pollution in the North Sea, a century after its sinking. Sci...15 Sep, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
- School Assembly News Headlines, September 14, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the dayIndia's semiconductor industry is witnessing a surge in funding, with half of it being raised since 2025. During the recent BRICS Summit, P...13 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- 6 dead, 103 rescued, several missing as Indonesia launches search after passenger ship goes missingA ferry traveling between Java and Borneo encountered severe weather conditions on Sunday. Six persons died as rescue teams evacuated over ...13 Sep, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
- Philippine ferry fire victims may take months to identify, authorities saySeventy-six people died in a ferry fire off the Philippines coast. Forensic experts are collecting DNA samples for victim identification. I...13 Sep, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
- Vanuatu ferry sinks in rough seas, at least 1 dead and 30 missingOne person died and thirty remain missing after a ferry sank off Vanuatu's coast. The vessel MV Matui departed Santo for Ambae island in ro...13 Sep, 2026, 01.16 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
- Indonesia's 'Ring of Fire': Key facts about the world's most volcanic nationMount Anak Krakatau's latest eruptions have caused major air travel interruptions, impacting numerous passengers in Indonesia. With a stagg...07 Sep, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak KrakatauEight Indonesian airports remain closed due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau. Jakarta's main airport will stay shut until 6 p.m. local ti...07 Sep, 2026, 07.50 AM 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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