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- In the 1940s, a few snakes arrived in Guam hidden in military cargo; decades later, nine of the island’s 11 native forest bird species were gone
- Stone Age high: Ancient Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, study findsAncient foragers on Sulawesi island used mind-altering betel nuts approximately 25,000 years ago. Analysis of prehistoric teeth revealed ch...15 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- First detected in the 1950s, an invasive snake has multiplied to more than 2 million on a US territory, wiping out native birds and surprisingly causing another species to boom to levels 40 times higher than on surrounding areasThe brown treesnake invasion in Guam has wreaked havoc on local ecosystems, decimating native bird populations and leading to a surge in sp...07 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM 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
- India drawn with Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, Guam in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 QualifiersIndia will compete in Group E of the AFC U-17 men's Asian Cup Qualifiers. The team faces Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, and Guam in the up...27 Aug, 2026, 02.36 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 1917, botanist Joseph Rock introduced albizia to Hawai‘i for reforestation. Now it has infested thousands of acres in O‘ahu and eastern Hawai‘i IslandIntroduced to Hawaii in 1917 as a solution for reforestation, the Albizia tree quickly established itself as an invasive species. By 2018, ...17 Aug, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developmentsYemeni rebels and government forces engaged in renewed clashes, raising fears of a wider civil war. Houthi rebels attacked government areas...13 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- In 1964, an Australian couple camped on a North Queensland island; their decades-long campaign helped a pigeon colony recover from under 2,000 birds to more than 40,000In 1965, Margaret and Arthur Thorsborne initiated a bird count that has become one of the most enduring wildlife studies globally. Their un...10 Aug, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
- With 30% of its land below five meters, Singapore plans to build 800 hectares of new land in the seaSingapore plans to reclaim 800 hectares of land off its East Coast. This "Long Island" project will protect against rising sea levels and w...02 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
- Planning a foreign trip? These four countries have changed visa rules for IndiansPlanning an overseas holiday? Four countries have changed their visa rules for Indian passport holders in 2026. While Indians still enjoy s...27 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
- Marco Rubio to hold talks with China's Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meetingU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila. They discussed a potential September summit between the...22 Jul, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
- Scientists find possible artefacts of oldest known Wallacean hominids in IndonesiaArchaeologists in Sulawesi, Indonesia, have unearthed stone tools dating back 1.5 million years, potentially rewriting early human migratio...11 Aug, 2025, 07.15 AM IST
- Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be raisedMount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in Indonesia erupted three times, sending ash 8,000 meters high and prompting expanded danger zones. Autho...21 Mar, 2025, 12.51 PM IST
- Indonesia stands firm against Chinese claims in South China Sea regionA Chinese boat trespassed into Indonesia's EEZ off the coast of the northern islands of Natuna, leading Indonesians officials to issue a "s...06 Jan, 2020, 04.25 PM IST
- Indoensia puts meat into Indo-Pacific agenda; launches South Pacific ForumRepresentatives from 15 countries in the South Pacific region participated in the forum themed "Our future, shared ocean, shared prosperity...21 Mar, 2019, 10.00 PM IST
- India and Indonesia launch joint initiative for Sabang deep-sea portA joint team led by foreign ministry officials of both countries visited Sabang this week to explore collaboration to develop strategically...12 Jul, 2018, 11.24 AM IST
- After the massive earthquake High Commission alerts Indians in PhuketAll Indians staying in Thailand's Phuket island have been alerted by the Indian High Commission here following the massive earthquake.11 Apr, 2012, 05.51 PM IST
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