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Hawaii, in the late 1800s, planted Leucaena trees for fodder and fuelwood, but scientists now say the invasive trees have replaced native habitats that evolved nowhere else on Earth- Singapore announces Greater Sentosa plan with new tourist attractions
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi’s Argentina with 14 times the market value ends debutant Cabo Verde's dream run in ‘Round of 32’ extra-time thriller
- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- PM Modi marching to 'environmental disaster' in Great Nicobar: Congress leader Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized Prime Minister Modi's Great Nicobar Island Project, labeling it an "environmental disaster." H...02 Jul, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
- Who is Joseph Horner? Oceanside music teacher accused of killing Victoria Castle, his sister-in-law after alleged assault in North Massapequa homeVictoria Castle Massapequa: A Long Island music teacher, Joseph Horner, is facing murder and sexual assault charges after allegedly killing...01 Jul, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
- Several parts of Mumbai receive 100 mm of rains in 24 hours; local train services face delaysMumbai experienced significant rainfall, with several areas receiving over 100 mm in 24 hours, leading to waterlogging in the Andheri subwa...01 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
- An island of colorblind people: Around 1775, just 20 people survived a Pacific typhoon, and one rare mutation still affects the vision of many descendants todayA remote Micronesian island, Pingelap, is home to a unique genetic condition where a significant portion of its population experiences comp...30 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- As Cabo Verde's fairytale journey continues at the FIFA World Cup, the tiny island just pulled off one of nature’s greatest comeback storiesWhile Cabo Verde earns international attention for its inspiring FIFA World Cup journey, the island nation is also celebrating an extraordi...30 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
- The world's most remote inhabited island has an asthma mystery; scientists traced it to just two settlers who arrived in 1817A remote island, Tristan da Cunha, has become a vital natural laboratory for asthma research. Due to its isolated population descended from...29 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and droughtSantorini's famed vineyards face a crisis as extreme heat and drought decimate ancient vines, driving up grape prices and slashing wine pro...29 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- India says projects in Seychelles guided by host country's prioritiesIndia's foreign secretary clarified that any projects in Seychelles, including those on Assumption Island, will align with the host nation'...28 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
- 'We meet not as strangers, but as old friends': PM Modi addresses Parliament of Seychelles, hails people-to-people tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Seychelles Parliament, his 20th foreign legislative address. He also received the "Guardian of t...28 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
- Five cows abandoned on a remote island for 130 years survived against the odds, and their DNA revealed whyScientists uncover hidden history of abandoned cows: A tale of survival unfolded on Amsterdam Island, where five abandoned cattle in 1871 d...25 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...25 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- World’s loneliest tree: A plant reduced to a single wild survivor is making an unexpected comebackWorld's loneliest tree making a comeback: A beacon of hope shines for 'Dendroseris neriifolia', a rare tree daisy reduced to a single wild ...25 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Love Island USA’s Alannah Keyser removed from the show after resurfaced racial slur video sparks backlashLove Island USA faces backlash as contestant Alannah Keyser was reportedly removed after old videos surfaced allegedly showing her using a ...25 Jun, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
- Groundbreaking for Galathea Bay project in 2028: Union Minister Sarbananda SonowalIndia is moving forward with the Galathea Bay mega-project, with construction slated to begin in 2028. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal co...23 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- Taylor Swift's bachelorette party rumours grow after fireworks light up at her Rhode Island property. Check speculated wedding detailsTaylor Swift's Rhode Island estate became the centre of fresh wedding speculation after fireworks were spotted near the property and severa...22 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
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