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At least 8,500 potentially polluting shipwrecks are rusting on the ocean floor with fuel still inside; leaks in Micronesia show the risk that one storm or earthquake could unleash- British mansion that secretly recorded Nazi generals during WWII reopens as museum
- America’s WWII veterans are almost gone: How many World War II soldiers are still alive today?
- Ukraine attacks St Petersburg, says Russian seizure of key town a 'lie'Kyiv's barrage on Russia's second city -- President Vladimir Putin's hometown -- came amid opposing statements from both sides over who was...04 Jul, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- A war veteran and team found Japan's lost WWII gold submarine after more than 50 years, in 1995, but its 2 tons of gold remains missingA Japanese submarine, the I-52, sank in 1944 carrying two tons of gold intended for Nazi Germany. Lost for decades, its wreck was finally l...02 Jul, 2026, 07.02 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
- Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
- Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine warPresident Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressur...17 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
- US renames 'Indo-Pacific Command' to 'US Pacific Command' title in major moveThe United States has reverted the name of its military command. It is now called the US Pacific Command, undoing a change made in 2018. Th...17 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...10 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- In the 1940s, Harold Ridley noticed plastic splinters sitting quietly in pilots’ eyes, and it wasn’t just wartime debris: It changed cataract surgeryDuring the tumultuous period of World War II, a serendipitous observation emerged within the field of ophthalmology. British pilots, expose...30 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
- Corporate India gets a call of duty and it's raring to goIn a dynamic shift, India's defence industry is witnessing a groundbreaking transformation where private corporations are spearheading pivo...25 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...24 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
- US pauses joint defence effort with Canada that dates to WWIIThe Pentagon has put the brakes on America's involvement in a historic defense panel with Canada that traces back to World War II. Official...19 May, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
- India dodges China-Japan issues over WWIIPM Modi strategically concluded his visit before China's WWII anniversary parade, balancing relations with both China and Japan. While atte...26 Aug, 2025, 12.08 AM IST
- Trump sparks outrage with rambling Russia remarks, critics say he's showing signs of cognitive declineDonald Trump made confusing comments about Russia and World War II. He seemed to say Putin fought in the war, but that’s not possible. Many...13 Jun, 2025, 10.13 PM IST
- The Six Triple Eight: WWII drama’s release date, plot, cast and teaserNetflix will release Tyler Perry’s WWII drama “The Six Triple Eight” in theaters on December 6 and on its platform on December 20. The film...30 Aug, 2024, 12.52 AM IST
- Guy Ritchie's epic WWII series: A thrilling tale inspired by real-life raid, here is everything you need to knowGuy Ritchie's most recent television series combines thrilling action scenes and audacious stunts with a real-life WWII mission. It present...30 Jul, 2024, 02.51 AM IST
- Arunachal CM Pema Khandu, US Ambassador inaugurate ‘The Hump WWII Museum'Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti today inaugurated ‘The Hump WWII Museum’, the 2nd mus...29 Nov, 2023, 09.30 PM IST
- Notorious mobster's WWII Medal of Freedom expected to fetch up to $60K at LA auctionPersonal items owned by Ben 'Bugsy' Siegel are also on the block.15 Jun, 2022, 06.10 PM IST
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