In 1990, National Geographic went to the Soviet Union to report on one of the worst environmental disasters of the 20th century: the shrinking of the Aral Sea. From the rusting deck of the boat he ...

For centuries, the Silk Road was the backbone of trade between East and West, an intricate network of paths that crossed ...

Irreversible loss: The Aral Sea’s collapse is now considered permanent, ending decades of restoration hopes. New priorities: Central Asian states are focusing on health, environment, and fair water ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Vozrozhdeniya Island, located in the Aral Sea along the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border, played a large part in the Soviet Union’s bioweapons program.

The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster ...

The new deep-sea atlas underscores Beijing’s interest in ocean mining, its military ambitions and its claims to disputed waters. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey A research arm of the Chinese government said ...

The Department of Education (DepEd) will implement an expanded set of summer remediation programs from May 6 to June 3, 2026, targeting millions of learners at risk of falling behind, as part of ...

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defense announced that the country’s air defenses are “actively engaging” with a ...

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz as well as tensions in the Red Sea are reshaping trade routes, with Africa becoming a hub ...

Explore the best of Milan Design Week 2026 with 15 selected installations showcasing sustainable architecture and innovative installations across the city.

Russia and the United States are often viewed as distant rivals on opposite sides of the globe. However, geography tells a different story. In the frigid waters of the North Pacific, these two ...

From the Giardini and the Arsenale to exhibitions across the city, geopolitics, climate collapse and national identities take ...