Is the Great Nicobar Island India’s Hormuz-like chokepoint against China?
Far away from Indian mainland, the government is pumping billions of dollars into a controversial development project.
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Norway journalist calls out Modi over avoiding media questions
A Norwegian reporter asked Narendra Modi why he wouldn’t speak to the media after a press conference in Oslo on Monday.
Published On 19 May 2026
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Israeli settlers run over livestock in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers drove into a herd of livestock belonging to a Palestinian shepherd in the occupied West Bank.
Published On 18 May 2026
Drone strike sparks fire on perimeter of UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant
Authorities say radiation levels remain normal, operations not affected.
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‘Timmy’ the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead
‘Timmy’ the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead, found off Danish coast.
Published On 17 May 2026
Honduras mayor arrested for masterminding environmentalist’s killing
Adan Funez was one of three men arrested this week over alleged involvement in the shooting of activist Juan Lopez.
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Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa
Whales are increasingly exposed to traffic – and ship strikes.
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Satellite images show likely oil slick off Iran’s Kharg Island
Satellite images have captured a suspected oil slick spanning dozens of square kilometres near Iran’s Kharg Island.
Published On 10 May 2026
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Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough marks 100th birthday
Britain’s famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday.
Published On 8 May 2026
The disaster unfolding on Russia’s Black Sea coast is of its own making
The pollution spreading across southern Russia exposes environmental collapse under Putin’s system.
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‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?
Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
