New Zealand Seizes Largest Ever Drug Haul Worth $300 Million Found Floating at Sea
The market value of the largest ever drug haul found floating in the pacific ocean about 500 million New Zealand dollars (316 million US dollars).
Feb 10, 2023, 19:32 PM IST
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into Pacific Ocean, Japan issues 'rare' EMERGENCY ALERT
Residents of Miyagi, Yamagata and Niigata prefectures in northern Japan were told to seek shelter indoors, according to the J-Alert Emergency Broadcasting System, on Thursday.
Nov 03, 2022, 06:56 AM IST
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan, nearby buildings' residents evacuated
Japanese authorities issued a "J-alert" to residents in northeaster regions to evacuate to buildings nearby, the first such alert since 2017.
Oct 04, 2022, 07:30 AM IST
First tropical storm forms off Mexico's Pacific coast
Mexico's National Water Commission said in a statement that the storm's rains "could cause mudslides, a rise in river and stream levels and flooding in low-lying areas."
May 29, 2022, 10:32 AM IST
A 'yellow brick road' to Atlantis? Marine scientists share strange footage from sea expedition - Watch
In a viral YouTube video, marine scientists examine a strange, brick road-like structure deep in the Pacific Ocean. Take a look at it here.
May 10, 2022, 23:01 PM IST
Trash found littering Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench floor in deepest-ever submarine dive
Plastic waste has reached epidemic proportions in the world`s oceans with an estimated 100 million tonnes dumped there to date, according to the UN.
May 14, 2019, 06:02 AM IST
Three new species of fish discovered 4 miles below Pacific
A team of 40 scientists recently discovered three species of fish in Atacama Trench.
Sep 14, 2018, 11:29 AM IST
Magnitude 8.2 quake strikes in Pacific Ocean, close to Fiji
A massive quake of magnitude 8.2 struck in the Pacific Ocean close to Fiji and Tonga on Sunday but it was so deep that it was not expected to cause any damage, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Aug 19, 2018, 14:48 PM IST
Frenchman swimmer Ben Lecomte begins Pacific Ocean crossing attempt
Long distance swimmer Ben Lecomte set off from Japan’s east coast on Tuesday in his bid to become the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean.
Jun 05, 2018, 12:49 PM IST
Indian armed forces building partnerships in vital Indo-Pacific region: PM Modi
India is an active member in the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia.
Jun 03, 2018, 18:18 PM IST
Japanese island's mud could alter global economy: Study
An estimated 16 million tonnes of mud containing massive, "semi-infinite" stores of valuable rare earth minerals, found in a small Japanese island in the Pacific Ocean could alter global economy, a new study has revealed.
Apr 17, 2018, 11:56 AM IST
India, France ink key security accord to counter China's influence in Indian Ocean
Under the deal, India and France will open their naval bases to warships from each other, a move seen as an attempt to undermine Chinas territorial ambitions.
Mar 10, 2018, 17:27 PM IST
Strong earthquake in southern Peru leaves one dead, dozens injured
A strong magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the coast of southern Peru on Sunday morning.
Jan 14, 2018, 21:31 PM IST
United States Navy calls off search for 3 missing sailors
The US Navy on Friday called off its search for three sailors missing since two days when a transport plane crashed in the Pacific Ocean on its way to the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier.
Nov 24, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
North Korea's threat of atmospheric nuclear test should be taken literally: Official
The North Korean foreign minister's warning of a possible atmospheric nuclear test over the Pacific Ocean should be taken literally, a senior North Korean official told CNN in an interview aired on Wednesday.
Oct 26, 2017, 00:05 AM IST
There's a graveyard for space debris on Earth; NASA calls it 'spacecraft cemetery'
NASA calls it the perfect dumping place for dead and dying spacecraft.
Oct 24, 2017, 12:11 PM IST
15 Indians rescued, search on for 11 after ship sinks off Japan island: External Affairs Ministry
A 33,205-tonne cargo vessel with 26 Indians on board sent a distress signal on Friday as a typhoon churned in the region
Oct 13, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
Volcanic eruptions can trigger El Nino events
Enormous eruptions trigger El Nino events by pumping millions of tonnes of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, which form a sulfuric acid cloud, reflecting solar radiation and reducing the average global surface temperature.
Oct 04, 2017, 14:33 PM IST
US THAAD missile hits test target amid growing pressure from North Korea
The United States said it shot down a medium-range target ballistic missile in its latest test of the country`s THAAD missile defense program, which is designed to protect the country against potential threats from countries such as North Korea and Iran.
Jul 30, 2017, 20:02 PM IST
