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China says it is 'safeguarding order' around Taiwan-controlled South China Sea atollChina has claimed it has sovereignty over the Pratas Islands, located strategically in the South China Sea. The Chinese coast guard has bee...21 Oct, 2026, 09.58 AM IST- US Commission chair warns China Coast Guard patrols East of Taiwan are 'Highly Destabilising'China has increased its Coast Guard patrols near Taiwan, which raises concerns about regional stability and sovereignty claims. Randall Sch...20 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoalChina's military has sent forces to track a US warship that entered disputed waters near Sabina Shoal. This area is contested by multiple n...20 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- Chinese patrols to Taiwan's east are 'destabilising', US Congress-appointed official saysUS officials highlight the destabilizing nature of China's coast guard patrols near Taiwan's east coast. Randall Schriver notes that such a...20 Oct, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
- Hurricane Trudy, Typhoon Champi tracker: Heavy rains, flooding, landslides predicted for weekend in parts of Mexico, Guam, Donald Trump urged to declare emergency disasterTyphoon Champi strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it moved west toward Guam at 14 mph.18 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
- When does time fall back in 2026? Here's when the time change will happen in AmericaAmericans want to know when will the fall back happen in 2026. While the date is close, people are waiting for the extra hour during the mo...17 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- Daylight Saving Time: Why Americans still have to change clocks despite calls to stopTrump wants to end clock changes and keep daylight saving time all year. Supporters welcome the extra evening light. Critics warn it would ...17 Oct, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- By 2023, nearly 14,000 volunteers helped count Galápagos marine iguanas in drone photos; later phases reached 91% to 92% agreement with expert countsThousands of volunteers contributed to counting endangered marine iguanas through drone images from the Galápagos Islands. Participants use...17 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- ECI finally restores special summary revision of electoral rolls for Gen Z votersElection Commission of India has announced the resumption of the special summary revision of electoral rolls. This decision affects 17 stat...16 Oct, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
- Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It's not that simpleDonald Trump announced the beginning of exploration for oil and gas in Greenland which may alleviate energy concerns. Despite Trump's optim...14 Oct, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
- Donald Trump has ambitious oil drilling plans for Greenland: Why extraction could be delayed for decadesDonald Trump has announced intentions for large-scale oil and mineral exploration in Greenland, emphasizing its potential resources. The an...14 Oct, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan tiesChina has announced sanctions against the communications minister of Paraguay and the foreign minister of Belize. These measures are in res...12 Oct, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
- A 400-acre island built from Tampa Harbor dredging became a nesting refuge for birds decades laterIn the late 1970s, engineers expanded Tampa Bay by developing an island from dredged materials. This man-made island has since become a cru...11 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- San Francisco Bay cut invasive cordgrass by nearly 98%; native Ridgway’s rails then expanded into 4 former salt ponds as restored marsh habitat returnedThe San Francisco Bay has seen remarkable advancements in wetland restoration, benefiting the Ridgway's rail population significantly. Whil...11 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- San Francisco Bay cut invasive cordgrass by more than 97%; native Ridgway’s rails later expanded into restored former salt ponds as marsh habitat returnedIn a promising turn of events, restoration efforts in San Francisco Bay have notably decreased invasive cordgrass numbers, allowing the Rid...11 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Centre seeks fishers’ views to shape national action plan for sustainable small-scale fisheriesThe Union Department of Fisheries is leading the consultation process, with the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BO...09 Oct, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
- North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for RussiaNorth Korea has condemned US arms sales and military support to Taiwan, claiming it increases regional tensions. The recent arrival of F-16...07 Oct, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
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