A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industryKaktovik, Alaska, a village near the Arctic Circle, is planning to restart polar bear tourism. The village, which hosted thousands of touri...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Quote of the day by The Fault in Our Stars author John Green: ‘It is so hard to leave—until you leave. And…’ Lessons on letting go and facing difficult goodbyesQuote of the day : John Green’s reflection does not diminish the emotional complexity of leaving, but it reframes it as a necessary step to...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
This Animal’s Fierce Response to Humans Defies Norms: Why Moose Demand Massive Personal Space in AlaskaAlaskans are urged to keep a safe distance from moose and never feed them. Feeding these powerful wild animals can lead to aggressive behav...
16 Mar, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
US, Canada issue shelter-in-place and travel warnings as chaos hits Mexican airports after forces killed drug lord 'El Mencho'Violence surged in Mexico following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as 'El Mencho', during a raid by Mexi...
23 Feb, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
An Alaska town is now key to Trump's global ambitionsNome, Alaska, a remote Arctic town, is set to become the U.S.'s first deepwater Arctic port, a $548 million expansion aiming to boost trade...
21 Jan, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Loss of face for Donald Trump? Russian forces capture more territories hours after Putin's Alaska meetRussia has pushed into Ukrainian territory for almost 3.5 years, occupying large swathes of the east and south of the country.
16 Aug, 2025, 09.28 PM IST
7.3-magnitude quake strikes off Alaska, triggers small tsunamiA significant 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska's coast, prompting an initial tsunami warning for South Alaska and the Alaska Peni...
17 Jul, 2025, 06.17 AM IST
Trump cabinet heads to Alaska to advance gas pipeline, oil drilling plansThe Trump administration dispatched Cabinet members to Alaska, signaling a push for oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and...
01 Jun, 2025, 09.57 AM IST
This town in America won't see sun until January. Check impact and tips to deal with this darknessIn America, a small town in Alaska won't see the sun for two months as it enters polar night. The town won't see the sun until January, acc...
20 Nov, 2024, 08.09 PM IST
Last in-person vote in US will be cast on desolate tundra of Alaska's Aleutian IslandsOn Adak Island in western Alaska, a tradition continues as the last American casts an in-person ballot during presidential elections. Adak'...
19 Oct, 2024, 03.55 PM IST
Sun rises in this town after 2 months. Details hereAlaska town is witnessing sunrise after 66 days. Situated within the Arctic Circle, Utqiaġvik is formerly known as Barrow.
24 Jan, 2024, 02.28 AM IST
Alaska town Utqiaġvik to witness next Sunrise in January. Check dateAlaska town Utqiaġvik wont be witnessing till the end part of January. Less than a decade ago, Utqiaġvik, previously named Barrow, reclaime...
19 Nov, 2023, 10.40 PM IST
Tsunami warning after 7.4 earthquake hits Alaskan peninsula, says United States Geological SurveyA 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaska peninsula late Saturday local time, triggering a tsunami warning, the United States Geolog...
16 Jul, 2023, 05.41 PM IST
Christmas vacation: Check top tourist destinations to spend festive time with family this yearHere are the top destinations that one can visit to spend Christmas.
18 Dec, 2022, 02.07 AM IST
Baked Alaska: Record December warmth and winter rainsAt the island community of Kodiak, the air temperature at a tidal gauge hit 67 F (19.4°C) degrees on Sunday, the highest December reading e...
29 Dec, 2021, 12.50 PM IST
- Palin defends qualifications, slaps Obama
Sarah Palin defended her small-town roots and swiped at Democrat Barack Obama during a highly anticipated speech to the Republican conventi...
04 Sep, 2008, 06.01 AM IST
- 6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska islands
A strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck near a chain of islands in Alaska, the US Geological Survey said.
27 Dec, 2007, 08.26 AM IST