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1.71 billion adults lived with high blood pressure in 2020, study finds

Read more to find out how dangerous high blood pressure actually is!

world news

Published on May 14, 2026 04:16 pm IST

US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2

US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2.

world news

Published on May 09, 2026 07:40 am IST

Magnitude-7.3 earthquake strikes off Vanuatu: USGS

The quake hit at a depth of 115.8 kilometres.

world news

Published on Mar 30, 2026 06:30 pm IST

US military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific

US President Donald Trump's administration is conducting a military campaign in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, deploying naval and air forces for what it calls an anti-drugs offensive.

world news

Updated on Dec 18, 2025 08:11 am IST

87 killed in US strikes on suspected drug boats amid questions: A timeline

The USS Stockdale in Ponce, Puerto Rico, amid ongoing U.S. strikes on boats the Trump administration links to drug gangs.

us news

Updated on Dec 05, 2025 04:02 pm IST

Tsunami advisory issued for US West Coast: Key safety tips you must know

Tsunami alerts and advisories remain in place for many nations, including the US.

us news

Published on Jul 30, 2025 07:40 pm IST

Hawaii tsunami evacuation zone map: Honolulu, Hanalei (Kauai), and Oʻahu

(Representational image) An 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's eastern coast, triggering tsunami advisories for parts of the Pacific, including the U.S. and Japan.

us news

Published on Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am IST

Russia launches major navy drills in Pacific, Arctic, Baltic, and Caspian

More than 120 aircraft will take part and 10 coastal missile systems, the ministry said.

world news

Published on Jul 23, 2025 01:58 pm IST

Mexico Pacific Coast travel alert: Floods, mudslides, chaos after Hurricane John

Aerial view of the flooded Arena GNP tennis court following Hurricane John in Acapulco, Guerrero State, Mexico. Mexican troops scrambled Friday to help victims of a hurricane that battered the Pacific coast, including the beach resort of Acapulco, which is still recovering from a devastating storm last year.

travel

Published on Sept 28, 2024 01:33 pm IST

level US delegation stresses Papua New Guinea commitment

us news

Published on Jul 18, 2024 02:29 am IST

Vanuatu tourism hit as Air Vanuatu cancels flights, enters liquidation

travel

Published on May 10, 2024 10:13 am IST

Over 24 crore children across East Asia and the Pacific at risk due to heatwave

world news

Published on Apr 11, 2024 05:32 pm IST

Sierra Nevada: Travel curbs imposed as massive Pacific Storm threatens

Vehicles drive as snow falls along Interstate 80 (I-80) in the Sierra Nevada mountains at the start of a powerful winter storm on February 29, 2024 near Kingvale, California. Blizzard warnings have been issued with snowfall of up to 12 feet and wind gusts of up to 100 mph expected in some higher elevation locations during the multiple day storm.

travel

Published on Mar 01, 2024 08:52 pm IST

China’s increasing political influence in the south Pacific has sparked an international response

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world news

Published on Feb 12, 2024 01:42 pm IST

Caitlin Clark scores 38 as No. 3 Iowa defeated Maryland 93-85

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sports

Published on Feb 04, 2024 09:33 am IST

Christmas travel: Pacific storm causes chaos for holiday commuters in California

A man walks past a submerged vehicle on a flooded street, in Santa Barbara, California. Christmas travel snarl: Pacific storm creates chaos for holiday commuters in California

travel

Published on Dec 22, 2023 03:09 pm IST

Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes Mariana Islands region

The quake was at a depth of 12.4 km (7.71 miles), GFZ said. (Representative Image)

world news

Published on Nov 24, 2023 03:03 pm IST

Australian Deputy PM, Foreign Minister to reach India today to attend second India-Australia 2 2 Ministerial Dialogue

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world news

Published on Nov 19, 2023 05:19 pm IST

World Bank cuts growth estimates for East Asia as China falters

The 2023 GDP forecast for China was kept at 5.1%. (Reuters/File)

business

Published on Oct 02, 2023 12:36 pm IST

Drought-hit Panama Canal to restrict access for one year

A cargo ship navigates through the Panama Canal in the area of the Cocoli Locks, in Panama City on Agust 25, 2023. The drought-hit Panama Canal will maintain restrictions on the passage of ships for one year, a measure that has already led to a marine traffic jam as boats line up to enter the crucial waterway linking two oceans, an official said late Thursday.

world news

Published on Aug 27, 2023 12:45 am IST

Powerful hurricane of ‘catastrophic’ potential heads towards Mexico, California

Wind blows palm trees at the Medano beach before the arrival of hurricane Hilary at Los Cabos resort in Baja California state, Mexico.

world news

Published on Aug 19, 2023 01:21 pm IST

The future trajectory of India’s oldest partnership

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French President Emmanuel Macron and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting in Paris. (AFP picture)

opinion

Published on Jul 20, 2023 10:19 pm IST

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 strikes off Tonga

The earthquake struck shortly after 7:00 am (1800 GMT Thursday) at a depth of 167 km. (23 miles).

world news

Published on Jun 16, 2023 11:29 am IST

Leak at Pacific ocean floor, may lead to earthquake of magnitude 9.0: Report

The liquid emanating from the leak was discovered to be ‘tectonic lubricant’

science

Published on May 31, 2023 11:46 pm IST

Sea surface temp soars to highest in recorded history

Forecasts from Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) also show that the south Bay of Bengal and south Arabian Sea are expected to temperatures of a record 30-plus degrees C SST this week. (AP)

india news

Updated on Apr 19, 2023 05:25 am IST

Coastal shellfish 'colonise' ocean plastic, reveals study

More than two-thirds of the items examined had coastal species on them.

environment

Published on Apr 17, 2023 09:51 pm IST

What’s normal for monsoon?

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A poor monsoon can depress farm produce and rural spending, crimp production and fuel food inflation, besides wreaking havoc with harvest rates and farm jobs.

editorials

Published on Apr 11, 2023 06:06 pm IST