I have spent much of my life studying predatory fishes in East Africa’s coastal waters, but never have I been more concerned ...

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As a biodiversity hotspot, Socotra was once the preserve of intrepid archaeologists and die-hard birders—but now, its alien landscapes and Jurassic-era flora are luring a new crowd.

In this interview, former Ambassador to Iran K.C. Singh discusses how Israel’s real aim is regime change in Iran—and why the ...

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The base puts US bomber aircraft within just 5,300 kilometres of Iran and could allow them to attack Iran while avoiding Gulf airspace. On Monday, four US B-52 Stratofortress bombers - which can ...

The world map is familiar sight on classroom walls and in atlases, but in terms of country and continent size, it’s way off – and all because of a 16th-century projection.

These guys want to go to Mars. Let them go to Mars,” says one local. “The people here want to enjoy the beach” ...

In 1965, shortly before granting Mauritius independence, Britain separated the Chagos Islands, renaming them the British Indian Ocean Territory, and paying £3 million to Mauritius. The following ...

In recent years, maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean 1 (WIO) has risen to the forefront of global priorities, ...

Alex Ralaiarivony, Director of Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC) Introduction: The Strategic Importance and ...