NATO holds large Arctic exercises in Russia's backyard
Rovaniemi, Finland (AFP) Nov 19, 2024
Thousands of NATO soldiers are taking part in large-scale artillery exercises in Finland's Arctic this month, seen by some as a signal to neighbouring Russia over its war on Ukraine. ... more
Tajikistan lost 1,000 glaciers in 3 decades: minister
Dushanbe, Tajikistan (AFP) Nov 14, 2024
More than 1,000 glaciers have disappeared in Tajikistan over the last three decades, the Central Asian nation's energy minister said on the sidelines of the COP29 climate conference in Baku. ... more
U.S., Finland and Canada agree to icebreaker collaboration pact
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 13, 2024
Political leaders in the United States, Finland and Canada announced Wednesday that the three nations will build world-class icebreakers for the Arctic and polar waters. ... more