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Gaganyaan Delayed: ISRO withdraws support from Hawaii, after PSLV failure

India’s Gaganyaan mission may face a slight delay after ISRO withdrew a Hawaii ground-station request. Officials deny links to the PSLV failure, confirming the human spaceflight programme remains on track.

Hawaii to introduce new fees at popular state parks from 2026 — what travellers need to know

Hawaii will introduce new entry and parking fees at popular state parks from 2026. Learn which parks are affected, fee details, and what travellers need to know.

Earth gains new tiny 'quasi-moon' 2025 PN7 and it may stay for the next 60 years

At its nearest, 2025 PN7 comes 186,000 miles (299,337 kilometres) from Earth. Its average distance is about 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometres) which is similar to the Moon’s orbit.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with mesmerising 1,000-foot lava fountains — Watch video here

The latest eruption lasted about eight hours this Wednesday. Lava fountains shot from the northern vent with force. Some streams soared more than 1,000 feet into the air.

China Flexes Military Muscle Near Taiwan, Signalling Power Play, Warning Against Separatism | N18G

China's recent large-scale military activities around Taiwan are seen as a power projection, signalling that Beijing can act at will. On December 13, China's defence ministry responded to questions about the drills, stating it was up to China to decide on military actions and reaffirming its opposition to separatism. Unlike previous war games, China has kept its activities low-profile, only offering explanations through the Taiwan Affairs Office, which described them as "necessary measures" for defending sovereignty. Taiwanese officials warn that China’s actions aim to challenge regional stability, especially along the "First Island Chain," while asserting its claim over Taiwan. Meanwhile, China asserted its right to hold military drills, while Taiwan activated emergency responses to increased activity. Beijing's territorial claim over Taiwan is rejected, with Taipei insisting its future lies with its people.

Mark Zuckerberg's $100 million secret Hawaii compound with 'doomsday' bunker. All you need to know

As per an investigation by Wired, the sprawling property called Koolau Ranch is already partially constructed and is shaping up to be one of the most expensive personal construction projects in modern history.

Hawaii Wildfires: What caused the blaze and how it became so apocalyptic in no time

The Hawaii wildfires have left a trail of death and destruction in the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui. A look at what caused the fire and how it became so apocalyptic in no time

Survivors of the deadly Maui wildfire start returning to ruins. The death toll is likely to rise

The grim work of tallying the dead after a ferocious wildfire on the Hawaiian island of Maui came into sharp focus Saturday.

In Pics: Hawaii's Lahaina town devastated by wildfires

Images taken on August 11 show the extent of the damage in Lahaina, the Maui town that was entirely torched by a merciless wildfire.

Maui Wildfires: Destructive blaze engulfs historic town in Hawaii, claiming 36 lives

A raging wildfire on Maui has left a historic town in ruins, claiming the lives of 36 individuals. The devastating blaze has engulfed the area, causing extensive destruction and tragic loss of life.