News: The Balochistan train hijacking on March 11, 2025, has drawn global attention as a deadly escalation in Pakistan’s longest-running insurgency. About Balochistan Balochistan is the largest and most sparsely populated province of Pakistan. It lies in the southwestern region of the country. It is bordered by Iran to the west, Afghanistan to the northwest,… Continue reading Balochistan
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Key Facts about Philippines
News– Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was recently arrested on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant over allegations of crimes against humanity during his war on drugs campaign. Philippine About Philippines Capital– Manila Location– It is an island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. Maritime bordering countries-Taiwan to the north, Japan to… Continue reading Key Facts about Philippines
Bungus Valley
News: J&K government plans to develop Bangus Valley near LoC as an ecotourism hub. About Bungus Valley Bungus Valley is situated in the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir. It lies within the Handwara sub-district, located in the Trans-Himalayan region of northern India. The valley is located at an altitude of approximately 10,000 feet above… Continue reading Bungus Valley
Vanuatu
News: Vanuatu has been in the news recently due to its popular Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, which allows wealthy individuals to obtain its passport. About Vanuatu Location: Vanuatu is a Pacific island country situated about 800 km west of Fiji and 1,770 km east of Australia. The country consists of 13 main islands and… Continue reading Vanuatu
White Island (Whakaari)
News: The owners of New Zealand’s Whakaari (White Island) volcano were cleared of legal responsibility for the 2019 eruption that killed 22 people. The High Court ruled they only owned the land and were not liable for tourist safety. About White Island (Whakaari) White Island is an active stratovolcano located in the Bay of Plenty, off… Continue reading White Island (Whakaari)
Key Facts about Honduras
News: Recently, India delivered 26 tons of humanitarian aid to Honduras in response to Tropical Storm SARA. About Honduras Honduras is located in Central America, bordered by: North: The Caribbean Sea South: El Salvador and the Pacific Ocean (via the Gulf of Fonseca) East: Nicaragua West: Guatemala Landscape: Mostly mountainous (about 80% of the country),… Continue reading Key Facts about Honduras
Andaman Sea
News: Recently, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Andaman Sea. About Andaman Sea The Andaman Sea is a marginal sea of the eastern Indian Ocean, situated to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal. It is bordered by: India (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) to the west Myanmar to the north and northeast Thailand to the… Continue reading Andaman Sea
Panama Canal
News: The U.S. claimed its government ships could now pass through the Panama Canal for free. About Panama Canal The Panama Canal is a strategic artificial waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) and the Pacific Ocean. It is located in Central America, within Panama. It is one of the most important global… Continue reading Panama Canal
Santorini Island
News: Thousands of residents and tourists have evacuated Santorini, a popular Greek tourist destination, after experiencing 300 earthquakes in just two days. According to the BBC, over 11,000 residents have departed the island in recent days. About Santorini Island Santorini is a Greek island located in the southern Aegean Sea It is about 200 km… Continue reading Santorini Island
Key Facts about Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
News– The M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have taken control of Goma, a key city in North Kivu Province of the DRC and are moving south toward Bukavu. About Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Location & Size: Located in Central Africa, DRC is the 2nd largest country in Africa and 11th… Continue reading Key Facts about Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
