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September 16, 2025 2:20 PM

Yudh Abhyas 2025: India-US joint military exercise concludes in Alaska

The 21st edition of the India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 concluded on Monday (local time) at Fort Wainwright and the Yukon Training Area in Alaska, marking the successful completion of two weeks of intensive joint training between the Indian Army and the US Army. The exercise, which began on September 1 with a formal opening ceremony, saw 450 soldiers from each side participate. The Indian contingent was led by a battalion of the Madras Regiment, while the US side was represent...

August 18, 2025 8:47 AM

Europeans to back Zelenskiy in Washington as Trump presses Ukraine deal

European leaders will join Volodymyr Zelenskiy to meet Donald Trump in Washington, they said on Sunday, seeking to shore up Zelenskiy's position as the U.S. president presses Ukraine to accept a quick peace deal to end Europe's deadliest war in 80 years. Trump is leaning on Zelenskiy to strike an agreement after he met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska and emerged more aligned with Moscow on seeking a peace deal instead of a ceasefire first. Trump and Zelenskiy will meet on Monday. It...

August 15, 2024 4:21 PM

Extreme weather drives travelers to cooler destinations this summer

Florida resident Kathy Pafunda is reading books and perusing maps to plan a Norway getaway next summer, following visits over the last two years to cool-weather destinations Alaska, Utah, Minnesota and Iceland. "We like to escape during the summer months, especially when going outside feels like taking an unpleasant bath," said the retired 69-year-old audiologist, who lives in Tampa. "Florida is hideous right now." Wildfires and heat waves this summer have pushed more travelers to take "coolca...

September 16, 2024 6:12 PM

US protects Alaska lands important to tribes’ hunting, fishing

Large areas of federal land in Alaska will be protected from development to conserve fish and wildlife habitats that are important to native communities' way of life, under two measures announced by the Biden administration on Friday. The steps by the Interior Department are aligned with President Joe Biden's goal to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters as part of his climate change agenda. In a statement, Interior said it had finalized its rejection of a 211-mile (340 km) road intended to en...