The worst affected are marine mammals. More than 20,000 sea lions and a handful of dolphins have died in Chile and Peru due to the infection. There have been reports of deaths of seals on the east and west coasts of the US.

According to a joint media intelligence, members of a Russian military intelligence unit could have targeted the brains of US officials by using “directed energy” weapons.

During the Kochi meet, India will also officially table its plan to construct Maitri II before the members. Any new construction or initiative in Antarctica requires the ATCM’s approval.

Hvaldimir was first spotted off the Norwegian coast in 2019. Over the years, the beluga whale attracted many tourists and whale lovers as it gained global popularity

Venezuela’s Interior Minister on Sunday accused the CIA of leading an assassination attempt on President Nicolas Maduro. Here are three instances when the CIA led or supported elaborate efforts to execute global leaders

Nasrallah, who avoided public appearances out of concern that he would be assassinated by Israel, remained in charge of Hezbollah for more than 32 years. He played a key role in building the group into the potent force it is today

A deadly new weapon in the Russia-Ukraine War, dragon drones are known to emit a molten metal that burns at 2,427 degree Celsius, essentially raining down fire.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon came into effect on Wednesday. Why did Israel agree to this deal? And what does this mean for the Israel-Lebanon frontier, and the region at large?

The current ceasefire proposal between Israel and Lebanon draws on the provisions of Resolution 1701 passed by the UN Security Council (UNSC) in 2006. Skirmishes across the border continued, and the resolution was never fully implemented at the time.

Australia’s measures are based on concerns over social media’s negative impact. However, there are issues in enforcing age-related restrictions and arguments against imposing blanket bans

Two of China’s last three Defence Ministers have been suspended over corruption charges, as have a few other senior leaders in recent months. Here is why this matters.

President Biden on Sunday evening issued a "full and unconditional pardon" on the federal cases against his son, Hunter Biden. The latter faced sentencing in a gun case and a tax evasion case. We explain.

Embattled South Korean leader Yoon may have had legitimate grievances against opposition parties, but his miscalculated declaration of martial law backfired and resurrected memories of past military dictatorships.

As Israel, with American support, continues to batter Gaza, there is a growing rift in the world — including in the West — with regards to Israel & Palestine. But it is unclear what this will amount to on the ground.

Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week saw developments on the tariffs front and a new policy to boost falling birth rates.

PoK unrest, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir protests: While Pakistan often blames any unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on India, the current round of protests go back at least two years. We explain.