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Why Putin’s first Kuril Islands visit has shocked Japan: Why did he go there now, and how is a WW2-era dispute pushing Russia and Japan further apart?- In 1928, a US Navy personnel came to a California island and lived alone for 28 years as an unofficial caretaker. Today, a popular spot in the Channel Islands bears his name
- Iran President Pezeshkian said to attend BRICS summit in Delhi
- 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
- In 1870, he read about Crater Lake in Oregon in a newspaper containing his lunch. After 17 years of his tireless efforts to save America's deepest lake, it became a National ParkIn 1870, William Gladstone Steel came across a newspaper story about Crater Lake in Oregon while the paper was being used to wrap his lunch...13 Aug, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
- In 1990, this Californian family turned down $ 4 million for 6,300 acre land. 20 years later, they bagged $ 12.7 million deal for that same piece of landA California family fought the government over ancestral ranch land. The Gherini family believed their island property was worth millions m...13 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- Putin's first trip to the Pacific island chain claimed by Japan draws a protest from TokyoPutin visited a fish plant, a hospital and a school on Iturup, one of the volcanic chain's southern islands. He also briefly spoke to local...13 Aug, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- In 1958, an American ornithologist found pigs devastating a remote Pacific atoll and the removal of 58 pigs was followed by a seabird increase from 650 to 137,000In 1958, an ornithologist took decisive action by removing feral pigs from Clipperton Island, leading to a remarkable recovery of seabird p...13 Aug, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Former Nepal premier Deuba returns home, faces graft probePolice issued an arrest warrant for Deuba over money laundering charges in April. Authorities also issued a warrant for his wife, former fo...13 Aug, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
- Vladimir Putin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo's ireRussian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island near Japan on Thursday. This visit prompted strong condemnation from Tokyo, whic...13 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- 'India showing interest in Northern Sea Route cooperation,' says Putin as he warns of 'artificial tensions' in ArcticRussian President Vladimir Putin said India is among countries showing growing interest in cooperating with Moscow on the Northern Sea Rout...13 Aug, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
- Billionaire Ian Wace bought a $2.2 million Scottish island in 2017. Now, his $135 million Tanera Mòr revival has restored 50+ buildings, planted 100,000 trees and rebuilt a lost communityBillionaire hedge fund manager Ian Wace bought Scotland’s remote Tanera Mòr island for about $2.2 million in 2017, when its historic buildi...12 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- Vladimir Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vesselsPresident Putin threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels. He described these actions as piracy and a b...12 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- India hands over five radial laser boats to Seychelles are defence, maritime partnership deepensIndia has recently enhanced its maritime relations with Seychelles by providing five laser radial boats aimed at improving seamanship train...12 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- In 1977, California removed the last herbivores from San Miguel Island after years of overgrazing. Decades later, the barren landscape produced a stunning ecological comeback, transforming into an island covered with native vegetationSan Miguel Island tells a powerful conservation story. Once called a “barren lump of sand,” the 9,500-acre California island suffered more ...11 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- Indian Navy chief Admiral Swaminathan begins four-day Mauritius visit to deepen maritime securityChief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is set to visit the island nation of Mauritius on a four-day official visit aime...10 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
- Ithaca, the island of Odysseus, gets its Hollywood momentThe Greek island of Ithaca anticipates increased tourism following the release of the "Odyssey" film. Businesses and officials expect many ...10 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
- FBI Chief Kash Patel plans Russia trip in October; Kremlin-friendly newspaper hints at a give and takeFBI Director Kash Patel plans an unusual trip to Russia in mid-October. This visit occurs amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and heightened...09 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- Ukraine's Zelenskiy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed in RussiaUkrainian President Zelenskiy warned that North Korea plans to send up to fifty thousand troops, urging South Korea to enhance its air defe...09 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- In 1831, a volcano raised a new island from the Mediterranean; four powers rushed to claim it, but the sea erased it before anyone could winThe year 1831 saw the emergence of a fleeting island in the Mediterranean, catching the attention of four competing nations. While the isla...06 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
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