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The White House is considering a proposal to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, a move that could derail the UK’s plan to hand over sovereignty of the strategically important territory, according to a report published by The Telegraph.US officials have drawn up options to bypass Britain and directly negotiate control over Diego Garcia, the…
Choosing a baby name is one of the most exciting parts of welcoming a new member into the family. For parents who love travel, nature, and unique names, islands can be a wonderful source of inspiration. Across the world, islands are known for their breathtaking beauty, rich cultures and fascinating histories. Many island names also…
Near Diglipur in North Andaman lie Ross and Smith Islands, the twin islands joined by a natural sandbar that appears and disappears with the tide. Even by Andaman standards, the place feels surprisingly untouched. Reaching the islands is a journey in itself. Travellers either take an overnight ship from Port Blair or endure a full-day…
LUCKNOW: Banda in Uttar Pradesh baked at a blistering 48.2 Celsius Tuesday, turning roads gummy, metal searing hot and afternoon air into a blast furnace. Bundelkhand’s parched district has emerged as Asia’s hottest location four times in a month and topped global heat charts twice, a grim badge for a place meteorologists and geologists described…
The northeastern state of Manipur contains the amazing freshwater body of Loktak Lake, known for its perfect circular floating islands called phumdis. The phumdis, which are masses of vegetation, soil, and organic matter, form an incredibly unique landscape that can be seen from outer space. Referred to as India’s “floating lake”, the Loktak Lake contains…
There was an abnormal gleaming halo that formed around New Zealand’s Chatham Islands early this year because there was a large amount of plankton blooming on Earth that was observable through the use of a satellite run by NASA. The formation of such a shine is a result of the high concentration of coccolithophores, caused…
The UK government led by Keir Starmer has shelved its proposed Chagos Islands agreement with Mauritius, amid strained ties with Donald Trump and the absence of formal US approval, according to an official statement.The deal, which aimed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the strategic Diego Garcia military base,…
Kharg Island, left, and Qeshm Island US President Donald Trump is weighing several military options against Iran, with a focus on key islands in the Persian Gulf. The islands are strategically important because of their proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint, and their role in Iran’s oil industry and military defenses….
Sørvágsvatn, the largest lake in the Faroe Islands, which is also known as Leitisvatn, lies above the Atlantic Ocean and is an intriguing example of a masterclass in geology and forced perspective. The famous optical illusion caused by Sørvágsvatn challenges the laws of gravity. The photos captured from the Trælanípa cliff have created an illusion…
The stunning Musandam Peninsula is sometimes called the “Norway of Arabia,” because of its dramatic, fjord-like inlets, or khors. Straddling between the United Arab Emirates and the mainland of Oman, the peninsula protrudes into the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the Middle East’s most dramatic coastlines. The region’s principal town, Khasab, is a…
