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World Politics & Diplomacy Just now (12:02 AM IST)

Couple Relieved After Whale Strike Destroys Yacht in Remote South Pacific

Jeremy and Gemma Cooper say they are relieved to be safe after their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale roughly 500 miles off New Zealand, leaving the vessel destroyed in one of the South Pacific’s most remote sailing corridors. The incident underscores the hazards faced by long-distance mariners far from immediate rescue, where wildlife encounters, weather and isolation can turn catastrophic within minutes.

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Global Environment & Science1h ago

Papua's 'Eternal Snow' Is Vanishing, Taking a Climate Archive and Sacred Landmark With It

The glaciers atop Papua's Sudirman Range, long revered as "eternal snow" despite sitting near the equator, are on the brink of disappearing entirely. Scientists say the loss is both a stark marker of global warming and the erasure of a culturally sacred landscape for Indigenous Papuans.

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Global Society & Public Affairs4h ago

Scientists Warn of 'Godzilla' El Niño as World Scrambles to Limit the Damage

A powerful El Niño event, described by scientists as "Godzilla-level" or "super" in intensity, is raising fears of deadly heat, crop losses and cascading humanitarian shocks across the globe. While the climate phenomenon itself cannot be stopped, experts say early warning systems, public health planning and targeted adaptation could sharply reduce the toll.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8h ago

Trump-Xi State Visit Delivers Pageantry, Extends Trade Truce, but Leaves Big Frictions Unresolved

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's first formal trip to Washington in 11 years ended with ceremony, symbolism and a short extension of the U.S.-China trade truce, but few substantive breakthroughs. The visit projected calm for markets and politics, even as major disputes over trade, technology and global security were left largely untouched.

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World Politics & Diplomacy9h ago

G20 Health Ministers Back WHO Funding Push as Brazil Seeks Broader Pledges

Health ministers from G20 nations meeting in Rio de Janeiro voiced support for the World Health Organization's first Investment Round, urging all member states and partners to help fund the agency's new global health strategy. WHO says it has already secured 63 pledges worth more than $1 billion, but is pressing for additional commitments ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit in November.

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Space Exploration & Commercial Space1h ago

SpaceX launches classified U.S. Space Force mission from California coast as West Coast military space tempo accelerates

SpaceX launched a classified Falcon 9 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Vandenberg Space Force Base on California's central coast, adding another high-security payload to a rapidly intensifying cadence of national security launches from the West Coast. The flight underscores how SpaceX has become a central launch provider for sensitive government missions, even as the details of the spacecraft and its objective remain undisclosed.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

USS Stout Sets Sail from Norfolk, Embarking on Strategic Deployment

The USS Stout has departed Naval Station Norfolk for deployment operations after extensive training and maintenance. This mission underscores the U.S. Navy's commitment to global maritime security amidst rising geopolitical tensions.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceSept 26, 2026

Air Force and Okinawa Officials Conduct Joint Tsunami Evacuation Drill

On September 26, 2026, the U.S. Air Force's 18th Wing and local government officials in Okinawa executed a comprehensive tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, enhancing preparedness for natural disasters in the region. This exercise underscores the importance of collaboration between military and civilian agencies in ensuring the safety of local populations.

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