Category : Climate Change


Iran Fortifies Kharg Island Amid US Seizure Plans

Iran is reinforcing Kharg Island with military personnel and air defenses as the US weighs a ground operation to seize the strategic oil hub, raising risks of significant casualties and regional escalation.

Vajont Dam Disaster: 1963 Italian Tragedy That Killed 2,000

On October 9, 1963, the Vajont Dam in Italy's Alps faced a catastrophic landslide, creating a 250-meter tsunami that killed nearly 2,000 people. This engineering marvel's failure highlights the dangers of ignoring geological warnings.

Why Reopening Strait of Hormuz Is a Daunting Task

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route, is choked by Iran's military tactics. Geography, mobile missiles, drones, and mines make reopening it a complex challenge amid rising tensions.

GPS Disrupted in Persian Gulf Amid US-Israel-Iran Conflict

The ongoing Middle East conflict has severely disrupted GPS signals in the Persian Gulf, causing ships to appear on land and aircraft to fly erratically. Over 1,100 vessels experienced interference within 24 hours of the initial strikes.

Iran Warns of Bab al-Mandeb Threat Amid Escalating Conflict

Iran has warned it could threaten the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial global shipping route, if the US and Israel escalate the war with a ground invasion. This comes as Tehran already controls the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil flows and raising global

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