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Taiwan proposes record USD 35B defence budget for 2027 as China's military pressure grows- In 2023, Georgia sank two retired Atlanta commuter trains; seven months later, divers found corals, fish, and other marine life colonizing the railcars
- Why Taiwan and the South China Sea are two sides of the same strategic coin
- In 1964, Jane Sewall bought the abandoned Maine island she had dreamed of since childhood; 22 years later, she gave it away to keep it wild foreverJane Sewall's childhood dream came true when she purchased Witch Island near South Bristol, Maine. In a generous move, she donated it in tw...20 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Both pilots fell asleep at 36,000 feet: How an Airbus A320 with 157 passengers flew unwatched for nearly 30 minutesBoth pilots of an Airbus A320 carrying 157 passengers fell asleep for 28 minutes while flying at 36,000 feet from Kendari to Jakarta. The a...20 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
- In 1964, a mysterious 27-year-old woman bought abandoned 18-acre island off the coast of Maine & lived there alone; 22 years later, she donated it for a wildlife sanctuaryWitch Island off the coast of Maine has a fascinating history of private ownership and clairvoyance. Once known as Davis Island, it later b...20 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- In 1986, an American ad executive bought a Scottish island for his wife's 60th birthday; the couple immediately gave it away for wildlifeBack in 1986, an American advertising executive took gift-giving to an extraordinary level by presenting his wife with a whole Scottish isl...19 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- INCOIS issues swell surge warning along Kerala, south TN coastINCOIS issued a swell surge warning for Kerala and nearby regions. High period swells from the southern Indian Ocean will impact coastal ar...19 Aug, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- School holiday August 18, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Monday? From J&K, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, UP to Maharashtra, check rain alerts & state-wise updatesSchool holiday news: Monsoon rains are expected to continue across several parts of India. Students and parents are watching for possible s...17 Aug, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
- Indonesia quake leaves 12,800 displaced as survivors camp outdoors and wait for aidThousands displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia await much-needed aid. Many residents slept outside for a second night, f...17 Aug, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
- Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, windsHurricane Lala formed and is heading towards Hawaii's Big Island. Maximum sustained winds reached 75 mph, making it a Category 1 storm. For...16 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
- At least 38 dead after 7.7-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia; second 6.5-magnitude tremor strikes hours laterA magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing at least thirty-eight people. Rescue teams raced to reach areas closest to the...15 Aug, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- Indonesia issues Tsunami warning after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes along Pacific Ring of FireA powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia's Flores Island, prompting a local tsunami warning. Authorities urged residents t...15 Aug, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
- In 1795, three teenagers found a strange depression on Oak Island. More than 200 years later, the treasure mystery remains unsolvedIn 1795, Oak Island became the center of a captivating treasure hunt that captured imaginations for centuries. Theories sprouting from the ...13 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- Taiwan simulates repelling Chinese assault, to slow mobile internet in annual war gamesTaiwan's military simulated repelling a Chinese air landing assault on Penghu Islands. The annual Han Kuang exercise rehearses various scen...13 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- Oman says oil spill from grounded tanker has reached its coastlineCrude oil from a grounded tanker has reached Omani mainland beaches. The sanctioned vessel, Caroline Bezengi, is leaking nearly one million...13 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- China fails to launch rocket carrying coms satellite, state news agency saysChina's Long March 7A rocket launch mission failed Monday evening. The rocket experienced an anomaly during its flight, state media reporte...10 Aug, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
- Oil spill off Oman from tanker under sanctions against Russia spreads over huge areaThe Caroline Bezengi's crew first reported difficulties on June 8 off the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla, two maritime security sources ...10 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- Airport closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin approaches southern JapanTyphoon Dolphin is approaching Japan's southern remote islands, causing significant disruption. Okinawa's main airport has closed, groundin...07 Aug, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
- Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker leaks oil off Oman coast, NGOs raise alarmAn Omani nature reserve faces an environmental catastrophe from an oil leak. A Russian shadow fleet tanker is reportedly leaking oil across...06 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
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