Island - October 17, 2026

Putin Visits Disputed Kuril Islands, Triggering Sharp Protest from Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first-ever visit to the Kuril Islands on Thursday, a move that ignited a sharp diplomatic rebuke from Japan. The trip, which saw the Russian leader

Saint Martin’s Island Flooded by Tidal Surge; Residents Gripped by Panic

Saint Martin’s, the country’s only coral-rich island, is reeling under the impact of incessant heavy rainfall and a significant tidal surge, leaving vast low-lying areas submerged and residents in a

Cuba Receives China Rice Shipment amid US Threats, Blackouts

Chinese aid is expected to alleviate food shortages in Cuba. But the island's economic crisis continues with blackouts and oil embargos are compounded by threats from the United States. Cuba took

Effective Steps Can Ensure Supply of 107 mmcfd Gas from Bhola Field

The government can get supply of 107 mmcfd gas from the wells of Bhola if effective measures are taken to boost supply from this island field. “Currently, we are supplying 75

Saint Martin Enters Nine-Month Closure to Restore Biodiversity

Tourist travel to Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh’s only coral island, has officially been suspended for a nine-month period starting from February 1. The move follows the conclusion of a restricted three-month

Ferry Sinks in Philippines with Over 350 Onboard

A ferry carrying more than 350 passengers and crew capsized and sank in the southern Basilan province of the Philippines. At least seven bodies have been recovered so far, according

Large Crowds Expected for 'Hands off Greenland' Protests

Large demonstrations are planned across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday to protest against US President Donald Trump's designs to take over the Arctic island. Thousands of people have indicated on social

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