November 30, 2025

Utqiagvik, Alaska Faces 64 Days of Darkness as Polar Night Begins

Utqiagvik in Alaska saw its last sunset of 2025 on November 18. The sun won't rise again until late January 2026. For 64 days, the city will live in twilight and darkness, experiencing the full Polar Night.

November 30, 2025

Mumbai's Air Quality Worsens as Construction and Vehicles Push Pollution Higher

Mumbai's Air Quality Index hits 104 on Sunday, with some areas in the severe range. Experts blame construction and vehicle emissions for the spike. BMC vows strict action and cleaner fuel steps.

November 30, 2025

Lakshadweep and Andaman Nicobar Populations Set to Rise by 2051: IIMAD Report

India’s island populations are growing. Lakshadweep will rise by 9.68%, Andaman and Nicobar by 5.73% by 2051, reports IIMAD. Gender-wise details show balanced increases.

November 30, 2025

Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Rises to 146 as Thousands Mourn

A massive fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has killed 146 people, injured 79, and left 150 missing. Authorities are investigating flammable materials and possible corruption linked to the blaze. Thousands gather to pay respects amid ongoing searches and arrests.

November 30, 2025

Magnetic Maps Reveal How Africa’s Afar Rift Is Forming a New Ocean

Scientists are using magnetic data from Africa's Afar region to watch a new ocean form. The area is where the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and East African Rift meet. Old and new magnetic maps expose how the earth’s crust is breaking and creating ocean space over time.