Category : Asia Pacific


Sloth Bear Travels 50km, Captured at Shivamogga Airport

An eight-year-old female sloth bear, recently translocated to Bhadra wildlife division, was captured after wandering 50km in 24 hours through residential areas and entering Shivamogga's Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Airport premises.

Asian Markets Fall on Oil Surge, US-Iran Tensions

Asian markets opened the week sharply lower, with Nikkei down 4.6% and Kospi falling 3.5%, as surging oil prices and escalating US-Iran tensions rattled investor sentiment. Brent crude surged past $116 per barrel.

Global Photo Highlights: March 30, 2026

A visual journey capturing moments worldwide on March 30, 2026, from tourists in Paris to NASA's rocket in Florida, showcasing diverse scenes across continents.

Four Eastern Flank Cadres Killed in Manipur Fratricide

Four cadres of Myanmar-based Eastern Flank, an estranged NSCN (IM) formation, were gunned down in Manipur's Kamjong district. The incident has sparked violence and raised concerns about factional clashes amid stalled peace talks.

Elephant Omkar Spotted Near Goa Border, Forest Teams Alert

Sub-adult elephant Omkar, which strayed from its herd in Maharashtra, has been sighted near the Goa border. Forest officials from both states are coordinating closely, with 25 personnel deployed to prevent human-animal conflict and ensure safety.

China's Ethnic Law Sparks Fresh Tibet Concerns

China's new ethnic unity law has sparked international concerns over its impact on Tibet, with critics warning it could intensify assimilation policies and suppress cultural identity.

Elderly Woman Killed by Elephants in Bahraich Village

An 80-year-old woman was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in Bhawanipur village, Bahraich district, while grazing goats near the forest. Forest officials and volunteers drove the herd back, underscoring ongoing human-wildlife conflict in the area.

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