Exclusive: This small island off Yemen is now a strategic prize in the widening Iran war

Perim Island sits in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a pinch-point that’s taken on an outsized importance since the war with Iran ...

Why Perim Island Matters As Houthis Push To Capture Yemen’s Mocha Port

A Houthi takeover of Perim could give the Iran-backed group a foothold over Bab al-Mandab, the Red Sea gateway now carrying Saudi oil diverted from the Strait of Hormuz.

In 1807, pigs were released on New Zealand's Auckland Islands as food for castaways; 192 years later, 17 were rescued before the feral population was eradicated

On a remote, windswept archipelago far south of New Zealand, a small herd of pigs lived out more than two centuries as one of ...
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10 offbeat lakes in India for travellers who love quiet escapes

India is home to numerous breathtaking lakes tucked away from the hustle and bustle of popular tourist spots. These hidden gems promise enchanting adventures and tranquil retreats for those willing to ...
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Growing flood and landslide risk as GMO corn expands and forests shrink in Philippine highlands

Herbicides used on GMO corn remove soil-stabilising plants and trigger soil erosion. Report: Claire Robinson. In the Philippine highlands, forests have been stripped away by inten ...

Duwamish Floating Wetlands Project: Floating biobarges aid salmon; volunteers log underwater science

Innovative floating wetlands were introduced in the Duwamish River to rejuvenate aquatic habitats. These biostructures not only furnished protection but also supplied nourishment for migrating ...
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If Sri Lanka wants ‘real’ stability, only one way to achieve it, in a short time

Sunil Abhayawardhana After the economic crisis of 2022, and the IMF programme that followed, some are of the opinion that ‘stability’ was achieved, but followed by ‘not out of danger yet’. Where is ...