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Will Rahu-Ketu Affect You During Surya Grahan 2026?

What should you actually do when Surya Grahan 2026 arrives on August 12? Should you worry about Rahu-Ketu, follow Sutak rules, or simply treat it as a rare event in the sky The answer depends on whether you are looking at the eclipse through science or religious tradition.NASA confirms that…

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Tensions in the Arctic: Greenland issues sharp rebuke to Trump-linked oil company

Greenland’s government issued a “strong warning” last week after a new Texas oil company linked to US President Donald Trump moved equipment intended for exploratory drilling ashore without the required approval. Nuuk’s authorities must now walk a tightrope between stabilising relations with the US and resisting Trump’s territorial ambitions.

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Greenland warns Trump-aligned oil company that brought drilling equipment on land without approval

President Donald Trump has insisted the semi-autonomous Danish territory in the Arctic must become part of the U.S. but has so far encountered strong resistance from the island itself and his Nato allies

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Unauthorized Trump-Linked Arctic Drilling Equipment Sparks Sovereignty Crisis and $1 Trillion Oil Feud

A Texas oil firm tied to Trump landed Arctic drilling gear without approval, prompting a strong warning from Greenland and fresh scrutiny of a $1 trillion crude claim.

International Business Times UK

Has Donald Trump's Invasion of Greenland Already Begun? Expert Outrage at Unauthorized Oil Drilling

As a Trump-linked energy firm moves heavy machinery into the Arctic without permission, global leaders fear the US president's threats to annex Greenland are shifting from rhetoric to reality.

International Business Times

Has Donald Trump's Invasion of Greenland Already Begun? Expert Outrage at Unauthorised Oil Drilling

As a Trump-linked energy firm moves heavy machinery into the Arctic without permission, global leaders fear the US president's threats to annex Greenland are shifting from rhetoric to reality.

International Business Times UK

Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked US oil firm pushes ahead with Arctic drilling

A US oil firm has moved equipment to Greenland without local approval. This action occurs while President Trump seeks greater US influence over the territory. Greenland's government issued a strong warning regarding the unauthorized logistical operation. The company plans to drill for oil, which faces environmental and political questions. The…

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Fish over Trump: Economy will determine Iceland's vote on the EU

While Arctic security and US claims over Greenland dominate international headlines, Icelanders are set to decide their European future on far more familiar grounds such as fish and farming. The 29 August referendum is less about geopolitics than sovereignty and identity.

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These nearly 125-year-old photographs are made of glass. They still survived 960 miles in Antarctica

Imagine not only walking 960 miles / 1540 km in Antarctica – but doing it carrying a camera and glass plate photos

Digital Camera World

Backward eclipse? Why the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse appears to move the wrong way on maps

While eclipse paths always move from west to east, this one seems to reverse direction on maps as it crosses the Arctic. Here's the geometry behind the illusion.

LiveScience

Meet Princess Isabella: Denmark's 19-year-old royal joins the military, declines pay and enters the country's new 11-month conscription programme

Starting in August 2026, Princess Isabella of Denmark will begin her military service as a member of the newly restructured conscription program, which now accommodates women with longer training commitments. Denmark seeks to bolster its defense capabilities in response to changing security scenarios in Europe. Like her brother, Princess Isabella…

The Times of India

Canada’s Arctic has an unnamed island inside a lake, on an island, inside another lake, on Victoria Island, with no confirmed record of anyone reaching it

In the remote Arctic regions of Canada, one can find a rare geographical wonder—a remarkable island that sits within a lake, located on yet another island. This complex arrangement represents the largest nested island system known to exist. Due to its isolation, it remains unvisited and undocumented, showcasing how Earth's…

The Times of India

Why Does Donald Trump Want Greenland? National Security Claims and Treaty Realities

Donald Trump has revived his ambition for US control of Greenland, predicting the Arctic territory will be under American 'operational control' by the end of his presidency.

International Business Times UK

In 2018, a US engineer proposed spreading glass beads across Arctic ice to slow its melting; scientists later warned the plan could warm it

Scientists proposed spreading glass beads on Arctic sea ice to reflect sunlight. This approach aimed to slow seasonal sea ice loss by increasing surface reflectivity. However, melt ponds and changing ice conditions complicate the effectiveness of such interventions. Research shows Arctic ice surfaces vary significantly during the melt season. The…

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Denmark Sends First Greenland Conscripts to Replace Professional Troops in Historic Arctic Trial

Denmark is deploying military conscripts to Greenland, testing a new conscription programme aimed at enhancing its Arctic military presence and strategic capabilities.

The Economic Times

World's first nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin reflects Russia's Arctic ambitions, growing India-Russia NSR cooperation

The Lenin, the world's first nuclear icebreaker, symbolizes Russia's Arctic legacy today. This historic vessel served for thirty years along the Northern Sea Route. Russia now operates the world's largest icebreaker fleet, including nuclear-powered ships. India and Russia are expanding cooperation on the Northern Sea Route corridor. Both nations aim…

The Independent UK

This Week in History: From a ‘Russian’ Arctic to an annexed Kuwait

Explore how major events between 3 and 9 August were captured on The Independent’s front pages

International Business Times UK

'Living Nostradamus' Warns of Dark Prophecy as Russia Moves Missile Systems to Strategic Arctic Areas

Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé warns that his dark 2026 prophecy about Russian missile deployments in the melting Arctic is actively unfolding, mirroring real-world geopolitical and military shifts.

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July 2026 Is Likely America's Hottest Month Ever: New Dome Hits West

July 2026 hottest month records shattered with nearly 3,000 heat records falling in three waves, as climate scientists say it may surpass July 2012 for the hottest U.S. month ever. Now 55 million Americans face a new heat dome with Phoenix at 116°F, Las Vegas at 115°F, and El Centro…

The Economic Times

He lost jobs, saw his business collapse & almost gave up on life; one phone call from his wife changed everything, making him first Indian to complete marathon at North Pole

Life lessons: Ram Gopal Kothari overcame repeated job losses, business failures and financial hardship to achieve a remarkable feat. He went on to become the first Indian to complete a marathon at the Geographic North Pole, running across floating Arctic ice in extreme conditions. His journey is a powerful story…

The Independent UK

Trump says Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves office

President has claimed the US needs to acquire Greenland for national security purposes — a move that European allies see as a threat to the Arctic island’s sovereignty

The Economic Times

Parliamentary panel recommends 'polar ambassador' to strengthen India's Arctic strategy

A parliamentary panel suggests India appoint a polar ambassador. This position will enhance India's foreign policy and polar diplomacy efforts. The committee noted the strategic importance of polar regions for India. India currently operates two research stations in Antarctica. Expediting a new Maitri station is also recommended by the panel.

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The Animals With the Longest Lifespan on Earth and the Biology Behind Their Longevity

The Clam That Outlived EmpiresIn 2006, researchers at Bangor University pulled an ocean quahog clam, Arctica islandica, from the seabed off Iceland and counted its growth rings the way a forester reads a tree. The rings said 507 years. The clam, nicknamed Ming, had been alive when the Mughal Empire…

The Independent UK

Virgin Voyages launches season pass for debut Arctic and Scandinavia cruises

Passengers on the itineraries will sail aboard Valiant Lady

The Economic Times

Snow storm warning in the middle of summer? Alaska's mountain highway buried under 6 inches of snow, ice, 11-degree wind chills and powerful winds catch drivers off guard

Snow storm warning: Northern Alaska is under a rare summer snowstorm warning, as arctic conditions have turned highways hazardous with snow and ice. Forecasters indicated the risk of accumulating snow and freezing winds, particularly in remote regions. The anticipated overnight refreeze poses a significant danger, creating patches of invisible ice.…

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