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At Least 68 Killed In US Strikes At Migrant Detention Centre: Report
The US military has hammered the Iran-backed Huthis with near-daily strikes since March 15 in an operation dubbed "Rough Rider," seeking to end the threat they pose to vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
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Jetty Project Near Gateway Of India Runs Into Rough Sea, Raise Green Concerns
The proposed passenger jetty near the Gateway of India has run into rough weather due to opposition from locals who see it as an environment hazard and a threat to heritage sites.
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"Iran Won't Wage War But...": Guards Threaten Response After Trump Warning
Donald Trump said the United States had launched "decisive and powerful military action" to end the Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping, and warned Iran's support for the rebels "must end immediately".
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Chaos In Red Sea, War In Gaza: How Somali Pirates Are Exploiting The Perfect Storm
It was in 2017 when Somali pirates hijacked the Comoros-flagged Aris 13 - their last major attack before a periodof relative calm. Years later, the threat has returned with full force.
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Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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China's Sea Deployment in Region Bigger Than 2022 Military Drills, Says Taiwan
China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades, posing a threat to Taiwan that is more pronounced than previous Chinese war games, the Taiwanese defence ministry said on Tuesday.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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Scientists Discover World's Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands
A giant coral reef, the largest ever recorded, has been discovered in the Solomon Islands, measuring 111 feet wide and 104 feet long. This reef is estimated to be 300-500 years old, offering a vital habitat for marine life. Scientists are concerned about the threats it faces, including overfishing and climate change, both of which could jeopardize ...
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Great Barrier Reef Faces Hottest Ocean Temperatures in 400 Years, Threatening Coral Survival
The Great Barrier Reef, one of Earth's most significant natural treasures, is currently experiencing its hottest sea surface temperatures in four centuries. According to a study published in Nature, the first quarter of 2024 recorded a temperature rise of 0.19°C above the previous peak. This extreme warming is directly linked to extensive coral bl...
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Explained: Does Sweden Joining Makes Baltic Sea A "NATO Lake"
Sweden's accession to NATO adds a final puzzle piece to the alliance around the shores of the strategically important Baltic Sea - but Russia still poses a threat above and below water.
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"Perceptible Increase In Threats": S Jaishankar On Indian Ocean Region
Terming the attacks on ships in the vicinity of India as a matter of "grave concern" to the international community, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Monday said that such threats have a direct bearing on India's energy and economic interest as
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US Navy Shoots Down Houthi Missile Launched From Yemen
This follows a series of American and British airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen that have drawn threats of a "strong" response from the Iranian-backed militia.
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US East Coast Cities Are Literally Sinking, Millions At Risk, Study Shows
The study's authors emphasize the significant threat posed by this hazard to major metropolitan cities like New York, Baltimore, and Norfolk, where increasing sea levels directly intersect with densely populated areas and valuable properties.
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"We Saw Skeletons": Mysterious Sea Urchin Deaths Threaten Red Sea Corals
The Red Sea's spectacular coral reefs face a new threat, marine biologists warn -- the mass death of sea urchins that may be caused by a mystery disease.
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Vast AI Fleet, Sea-Based Drones: How US Plans To Counter Threats From China
The US Department of Defense is considering the development of a vast network of Artificial Intelligence-powered technology, drones and autonomous systems within the next two years to counter threats from China, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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At Least 68 Killed In US Strikes At Migrant Detention Centre: Report
The US military has hammered the Iran-backed Huthis with near-daily strikes since March 15 in an operation dubbed "Rough Rider," seeking to end the threat they pose to vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
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Jetty Project Near Gateway Of India Runs Into Rough Sea, Raise Green Concerns
The proposed passenger jetty near the Gateway of India has run into rough weather due to opposition from locals who see it as an environment hazard and a threat to heritage sites.
-
"Iran Won't Wage War But...": Guards Threaten Response After Trump Warning
Donald Trump said the United States had launched "decisive and powerful military action" to end the Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping, and warned Iran's support for the rebels "must end immediately".
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Chaos In Red Sea, War In Gaza: How Somali Pirates Are Exploiting The Perfect Storm
It was in 2017 when Somali pirates hijacked the Comoros-flagged Aris 13 - their last major attack before a periodof relative calm. Years later, the threat has returned with full force.
-
Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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China's Sea Deployment in Region Bigger Than 2022 Military Drills, Says Taiwan
China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades, posing a threat to Taiwan that is more pronounced than previous Chinese war games, the Taiwanese defence ministry said on Tuesday.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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Scientists Discover World's Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands
A giant coral reef, the largest ever recorded, has been discovered in the Solomon Islands, measuring 111 feet wide and 104 feet long. This reef is estimated to be 300-500 years old, offering a vital habitat for marine life. Scientists are concerned about the threats it faces, including overfishing and climate change, both of which could jeopardize ...
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Great Barrier Reef Faces Hottest Ocean Temperatures in 400 Years, Threatening Coral Survival
The Great Barrier Reef, one of Earth's most significant natural treasures, is currently experiencing its hottest sea surface temperatures in four centuries. According to a study published in Nature, the first quarter of 2024 recorded a temperature rise of 0.19°C above the previous peak. This extreme warming is directly linked to extensive coral bl...
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Explained: Does Sweden Joining Makes Baltic Sea A "NATO Lake"
Sweden's accession to NATO adds a final puzzle piece to the alliance around the shores of the strategically important Baltic Sea - but Russia still poses a threat above and below water.
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"Perceptible Increase In Threats": S Jaishankar On Indian Ocean Region
Terming the attacks on ships in the vicinity of India as a matter of "grave concern" to the international community, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Monday said that such threats have a direct bearing on India's energy and economic interest as
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US Navy Shoots Down Houthi Missile Launched From Yemen
This follows a series of American and British airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen that have drawn threats of a "strong" response from the Iranian-backed militia.
-
US East Coast Cities Are Literally Sinking, Millions At Risk, Study Shows
The study's authors emphasize the significant threat posed by this hazard to major metropolitan cities like New York, Baltimore, and Norfolk, where increasing sea levels directly intersect with densely populated areas and valuable properties.
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"We Saw Skeletons": Mysterious Sea Urchin Deaths Threaten Red Sea Corals
The Red Sea's spectacular coral reefs face a new threat, marine biologists warn -- the mass death of sea urchins that may be caused by a mystery disease.
-
Vast AI Fleet, Sea-Based Drones: How US Plans To Counter Threats From China
The US Department of Defense is considering the development of a vast network of Artificial Intelligence-powered technology, drones and autonomous systems within the next two years to counter threats from China, the Wall Street Journal reported.
