First, they prevented any Chagossians who had left on vacation or for medical treatment from returning home. Next, they cut off food and medical supplies to the islands. Finally, they deported the ...

Young birder Lahiru Walpita begins most of his days at dawn by scanning the skies for seabirds along the coastline in ...

The U.S. gains a major military advantage in the Indo-Pacific from Diego Garcia's location, about 2,200 miles from Iran and 3 ...

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.

The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute hosted the Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles for a ‘Fireside Chat,’ titled ‘Australia and the Indian Ocean,’ on 3 June, 2025, at ...

Examples of piracy in the Indian Ocean exist well into the 21st century, particularly off the coast of Somalia. (How the "wickedest city on Earth" was sunk by an earthquake.) ...

A 150-acre estate on California’s coastline has cut $30 million off its $100 million asking price after eight months on the ...

The United States aircraft carrier USS Nimitz continues to operate in the South China Sea, satellite imagery shows, as the Chinese navy expands its presence in the Pacific Ocean.

“After making us look silly in her island republic the size of West Virginia (with 10 million people), she finally permitted our ambassador to present Mr. Kennedy’s memorandum,” Riesel wrote.

Healey defends Chagos Islands deal as ‘vital’ to UK’s long-term interests The Defence Secretary was asked about the upsides of ‘giving away’ the Indian Ocean archipelago as he spoke at a ...

Healey defends Chagos Islands deal as ‘vital’ to UK’s long-term interests The Defence Secretary was asked about the upsides of ‘giving away’ the Indian Ocean archipelago as he spoke at a ...