U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin address the media following their high-stakes summit in Alaska, with the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks at the center of the discussions.

Trump-Putin seated for high-stakes meet | Joined by FM Lavrov 

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are meeting in Alaska for a high-stakes summit on the war in Ukraine. But what’s catching global attention is the intrigue around where—and how—they’re meeting. Reports hint the leaders may hold private talks inside Putin’s luxurious, high-security Il-96-300PU presidential jet. No interpreters were seen, and the two rode in the same limo: Sparking speculation over what’s being discussed behind closed doors.

Is this a step toward peace or a geopolitical power play?

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin address the media following their high-stakes summit in Alaska, with the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks at the center of the discussions.


Trump-Putin Ukraine talks underway in Alaska | Seated for 'high-stakes' meet

President Donald Trump has landed in Anchorage, Alaska, ahead of a crucial summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump says he wants a ceasefire in the Ukraine war “today” and aims to bring both sides to the table. Ukrainian President Zelensky, not invited, warns against concessions to Russia. The two leaders are scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. local time at a U.S. air force base. Stay tuned for real-time updates and visuals.

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U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by Marco Rubio, has landed in Alaska ahead of a critical meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This high-profile summit comes at a time of heightened global tensions, with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, economic sanctions, and nuclear concerns dominating the agenda.


Trump-Putin meet: Trump threatens to walk away if no deal 

Alaska's wild topography is matched only by its quirks and the unique character of its people, most colourfully displayed by its former governor and US vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin

Alaska's wild topography is matched only by its quirks and the unique character of its people, most colourfully displayed by its former governor and US vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin

IN PICS: 15 things you should know about Alaska (including Sarah Palin), the venue of Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine war. The 10th is hilarious

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose more tariffs on India if upcoming talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin fail to yield results. The warning comes amid ongoing trade tensions and disputes over India’s energy and agricultural policies.


Trump-Putin meet: US President Trump about to reach Alaska, Russia-Ukraine peace talks ahead 

Ahead of his high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions with top military, economic, and diplomatic officials in Moscow. 


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Breaking: US President Trump leaves for meeting with Russian President Putin

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 13) blasted at “fake news” media over its coverage of his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ceasefire talks in Alaska on Friday (Aug 15). Trump also slammed “fired losers and really dumb people like John Bolton in a fiery post on his Truth Social platform. The US president’s remarks on “very unfair media” came hours before he is set to hold talks with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.&nbsp;“Very unfair media is at work on my meeting with Putin. Constantly quoting fired losers and really dumb people like John Bolton, who just said that, even though the meeting is on American soil, ‘Putin has already won.’” Trump wrote on Truth Social.&nbsp;John Bolton, former US National Security Advisor (NSA), had criticised Trump’s tariff on India over its Russian oil purchase, saying that his move could push India closer to China and Russia. He added that trade duties are intended to hurt India, but will spoil years of the relationship between the country and the United States.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gravitas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gravitas</a> | Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton offers deep insights into the geopolitical stakes surrounding the high-level Alaska summit.<a href="https://twitter.com/MollyGambhir?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MollyGambhir</a> reports<a href="https://twitter.com/AmbJohnBolton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmbJohnBolton</a>, Former U.S. National Security Advisor, brings you his insights <a href="https://t.co/XqjT671O8B">pic.twitter.com/XqjT671O8B</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1955329483810148578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trump further added the post, “What’s that all about? We are winning on EVERYTHING. The Fake News is working overtime (No tax on overtime!). If I got Moscow and Leningrad free, as part of the deal with Russia, the Fake News would say that I made a bad deal!”&nbsp;“But now they’ve been caught. Look at all of the real news that’s coming out about their CORRUPTION. They are sick and dishonest people, who probably hate our Country. But it doesn’t matter because we are winning on everything!!! MAGA,” the US president said.&nbsp;Ahead of his Alaska talks with Putin, Trump said on Monday (Aug 11) that he is expecting a “constructive conversation”. The US President has also hinted that a ceasefire deal to end the war in Ukraine could involve “land swapping.” Meanwhile, Zelensky has ruled out territorial concessions to Russia.&nbsp;Trump is set to speak with Zelensky and other European leaders on Wednesday (Aug 13). The Ukrainian president is in Berlin for the German-hosted virtual meeting two days before the US president meets his Russian counterpart in Alaska.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 13) slammed “fake news” media over its coverage ahead of Ukraine talks in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 13) blasted at “fake news” media over its coverage of his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ceasefire talks in Alaska on Friday (Aug 15). Trump also slammed “fired losers and really dumb people like John Bolton in a fiery post on his Truth Social platform. The US president’s remarks on “very unfair media” came hours before he is set to hold talks with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “Very unfair media is at work on my meeting with Putin. Constantly quoting fired losers and really dumb people like John Bolton, who just said that, even though the meeting is on American soil, ‘Putin has already won.’” Trump wrote on Truth Social. John Bolton, former US National Security Advisor (NSA), had criticised Trump’s tariff on India over its Russian oil purchase, saying that his move could push India closer to China and Russia. He added that trade duties are intended to hurt India, but will spoil years of the relationship between the country and the United States.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 13) slammed “fake news” media over its coverage ahead of Ukraine talks in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

‘If I got Moscow and Leningrad free…’: Trump attacks ‘fake news’ media ahead of Alaska talks with Putin on Ukraine war

Something truly astonishing happened in Alaska on Sunday. A mega-landslide and tsunami struck the Tracy Arm south of the city of Juneau. An Alaska seismologist said that the region had been hit by "hundreds or thousands of very small" earthquakes for several hours before the landslide, and the tsunami waves were likely 100 feet in areas near the source. However, no one knew about this event for hours after it happened. The remote event was not reported until a trio of kayakers woke up to waves crashing inches away from their camps on Harbor Island, an uninhabited islet in Holkham Bay. At this point, two of Southeast Alaska’s most-visited fjords, Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm, converge. They had pitched their tents far from the high tide line.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-waves-of-destruction-top-10-deadliest-tsunamis-that-shook-earth-in-last-500-years-1753870595574">'Waves of Destruction': Top 10 deadliest tsunamis that shook the Earth in last 500 years</a><h2>A huge chunk of a mountain collapsed into sea in Alaska</h2>But on Sunday morning, Sasha Calvey was woken up by the sounds of crashing waves. She was shocked to see that all of their gear was gone, and their kayaks were in different places, on a cliff, in a tree, and one floating a quarter mile offshore. They alerted the Alaska state seismologist, Michael West, who noted that seismometers across North America were indeed rattled. West says it seems like the "side of a mountain" collapsed into the water, triggering tsunami waves, leading to the water levels rising. He believes tens or hundreds of millions of cubic meters of rock and debris tumbled down the mountain.Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russia-earthquake-8-8-and-japan-tsunami-ryo-tatsuki-july-prediction-1753842991629"> 'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy</a><h2>Rock the size of “a couple of football fields” crashed into the sea in Alaska</h2>&nbsp;This event, near the end of Tracy Arm, where South Sawyer Glacier reaches tidewater, triggered a truly colossal tsunami. “We're talking about a cube of rock, that is, you know, a couple of football fields on each side,” West told Alaska Public. A photo taken by Nick Heilgeist, one of the kayakers who was rescued, shows an island in the fjord with all vegetation submerged, except for a lone tree. West says more analysis and studies are required to understand what happened and the aftermath of the landslide, but going by the pictures, the tsunami wave "was at least 100 feet tall in some areas near the source."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/why-tsunamis-are-so-dangerous-and-what-actually-causes-them-wion-explains-1753870096232">Why tsunamis are so dangerous—and what actually causes them | WION Explains</a>&nbsp;The waves continued to splash around for hours. A tide gauge in Juneau picked up the movement and fluctuations of around a foot several times were recorded in the hours after the landslide. West said that a series of small tremors were recorded before the bigger slide. “Modest earthquakes, but hundreds or thousands of very small ones. This landslide had a very clear precursory sequence, and that is not something we have often observed," he said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russia-earthquake-fake-old-and-unrelated-videos-have-spread-on-social-media-1753848738021">Russia earthquake: No, the tsunami has not left Beluga Whales stranded</a>&nbsp;The earthquakes were not automatically detected since the region is outside of the Earthquake Centre’s recently expanded landslide detection coverage. The landslide signal was detected not only by nearby seismic stations, but also by stations located 1,000 km away. This proves that the landslide was a truly mammoth "rare geologic event", which West says scientists around the world will study for years to come.&nbsp;

Juneau landslide: An Alaska fjord was hit by a huge landslide and a tsunami on Sunday, and no one even knew about it. According to seismologists, the side of a mountain about the size of a couple of football fields crashed into the sea, triggering 100-foot tsunami waves in some areas.

Something truly astonishing happened in Alaska on Sunday. A mega-landslide and tsunami struck the Tracy Arm south of the city of Juneau. An Alaska seismologist said that the region had been hit by "hundreds or thousands of very small" earthquakes for several hours before the landslide, and the tsunami waves were likely 100 feet in areas near the source. However, no one knew about this event for hours after it happened. The remote event was not reported until a trio of kayakers woke up to waves crashing inches away from their camps on Harbor Island, an uninhabited islet in Holkham Bay. At this point, two of Southeast Alaska’s most-visited fjords, Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm, converge. They had pitched their tents far from the high tide line. Also Read: 'Waves of Destruction': Top 10 deadliest tsunamis that shook the Earth in last 500 years A huge chunk of a mountain collapsed into sea in Alaska But on Sunday morning, Sasha Calvey was woken up by the sounds of crashing waves. She was shocked to see that all of their gear was gone, and their kayaks were in different places, on a cliff, in a tree, and one floating a quarter mile offshore. They alerted the Alaska state seismologist, Michael West, who noted that seismometers across North America were indeed rattled. West says it seems like the "side of a mountain" collapsed into the water, triggering tsunami waves, leading to the water levels rising. He believes tens or hundreds of millions of cubic meters of rock and debris tumbled down the mountain. Also Read: 'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy Rock the size of “a couple of football fields” crashed into the sea in Alaska This event, near the end of Tracy Arm, where South Sawyer Glacier reaches tidewater, triggered a truly colossal tsunami. “We're talking about a cube of rock, that is, you know, a couple of football fields on each side,” West told Alaska Public. A photo taken by Nick Heilgeist, one of the kayakers who was rescued, shows an island in the fjord with all vegetation submerged, except for a lone tree. West says more analysis and studies are required to understand what happened and the aftermath of the landslide, but going by the pictures, the tsunami wave "was at least 100 feet tall in some areas near the source." Also Read: Why tsunamis are so dangerous—and what actually causes them | WION Explains The waves continued to splash around for hours. A tide gauge in Juneau picked up the movement and fluctuations of around a foot several times were recorded in the hours after the landslide. West said that a series of small tremors were recorded before the bigger slide. “Modest earthquakes, but hundreds or thousands of very small ones. This landslide had a very clear precursory sequence, and that is not something we have often observed," he said. Also Read: Russia earthquake: No, the tsunami has not left Beluga Whales stranded The earthquakes were not automatically detected since the region is outside of the Earthquake Centre’s recently expanded landslide detection coverage. The landslide signal was detected not only by nearby seismic stations, but also by stations located 1,000 km away. This proves that the landslide was a truly mammoth "rare geologic event", which West says scientists around the world will study for years to come.

Juneau landslide: An Alaska fjord was hit by a huge landslide and a tsunami on Sunday, and no one even knew about it. According to seismologists, the side of a mountain about the size of a couple of football fields crashed into the sea, triggering 100-foot tsunami waves in some areas.

100-foot tsunami silently strikes Alaska fjord after rock as big as 40,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools crashes into sea

Ahead of his meeting with Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump hinted at some ‘land swaps’ for Russia in order to end the Ukraine war. Given that the US had bought Alaska pretty cheap back in the day, it's quite ironic that the northern American state is the venue of the proposed ‘new land deal’. Here is a look at how Alaska was the place of 'land transfers' between the US and Russia and the irony of it being the venue of the Putin-Trump summit on Friday (Aug 15).<h2>When the US bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million on a bargain</h2>At the time of the purchase in 1867, the deal led by then US secretary of state William Seward was derided as "Seward’s Folly", as many thought that Alaska was a frozen wasteland with no value.Russia was hard-pressed to sell the territory to the US due to economic woes and the fall in fur trade, the only thing Alaska was known for at the time.But today, Alaska is literally sitting on a goldmine: It has natural resources in gold, oil, and critical minerals.<h2>Alaska's transition from being part of Russia to the US</h2>Back in the 19th century, Alaska was part of what's known as Russian America. Russian nationalists even today view its sale to America as a historic mistake.&nbsp; Some of them often raised the need for Russia to reclaim Alaska, but in 2014, Putin dismissed this as a pointless idea, even saying the place was “too cold.”Note that it was sold at 2 cents per acre to the US, making it the most valuable acquisition of the US when one looks at its economic potential today.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-us-ambassador-to-nato-says-zelenskyy-could-attend-alaska-summit-1754882956148/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-us-ambassador-to-nato-says-zelenskyy-could-attend-alaska-summit-1754882956148/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>The Russian influence in Alaska continues</h2>The Russian Orhodox Church still functions in Alaska, and communities with Russian heritage, like the Old Believers, still live in the US state. And if one looks at the map, the US and Russia are only 2.5 miles apart at the Diomede Islands in Alaska.<h2>Trump's potential ‘land swap’ deal with Russia at Alaska summit</h2>Cut to 2025, and Trump has already floated the idea of a "swapping of territories" as part of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Ahead of his summit with Putin, Trump said such a land deal would be for the "betterment of both" Russia and Ukraine. This land proposal, in several ways, mirrors the 1867 Alaska purchase. The land swap, if it happens, will have far-reaching consequences for Ukraine and Russia, like the Alaska deal had for the US and Russia.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected any such land concessions, insisting that Russia must not receive any rewards for its aggression. This stance is also a sharp contrast with Russia’s own past decision to sell Alaska voluntarily. (Note that Ukraine was once part of the larger, Russia-led Soviet Union).<h2>Will Trump give Alaska back to Russia?</h2>Interesting side note here: On Monday (Aug 11), while addressing the media, Trump mistakenly said he would meet Putin "in Russia" before correcting himself to Alaska. This led to mockery online, with critics saying Trump might think Alaska is still Russian and might even offer it back to Putin. But there is a view that Trump's choice of Alaska for the summit is full of symbolism and a show of American strength: meeting Putin in a land his nation once owned. Pro-Putin propagandists could, however, play up the nationalist aspects of this if he wins some territory from Ukraine. He could paint it as Russia reclaiming lost territories.<h2>Will the miscalculations of Alaska Purchase repeat in 2025?</h2>It would be a strategic loss for Ukraine, and a miscalculation for the US and West, if Ukrainian territories like Donetsk or Luhansk are given to Russia in a Trump-mediated deal, much worse if it happens without the presence or consent of Zelensky.The sale of Alaska was a historical blunder for Russia and a geopolitical victory for the US. At the Alaska summit, the themes of undervaluation, nationalism, and misjudged diplomacy will play out again, and the irony will not be lost on anyone who knows history.

Russia was hard-pressed to sell the territory to the US due to economic woes and the fall in fur trade, the only thing Alaska was known for at the time. But today, Alaska is literally sitting on a goldmine: It has natural resources in gold, oil, and critical minerals.



Ahead of his meeting with Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump hinted at some ‘land swaps’ for Russia in order to end the Ukraine war. Given that the US had bought Alaska pretty cheap back in the day, it's quite ironic that the northern American state is the venue of the proposed ‘new land deal’. Here is a look at how Alaska was the place of 'land transfers' between the US and Russia and the irony of it being the venue of the Putin-Trump summit on Friday (Aug 15). When the US bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million on a bargain At the time of the purchase in 1867, the deal led by then US secretary of state William Seward was derided as "Seward’s Folly", as many thought that Alaska was a frozen wasteland with no value. Russia was hard-pressed to sell the territory to the US due to economic woes and the fall in fur trade, the only thing Alaska was known for at the time. But today, Alaska is literally sitting on a goldmine: It has natural resources in gold, oil, and critical minerals. Alaska's transition from being part of Russia to the US Back in the 19th century, Alaska was part of what's known as Russian America. Russian nationalists even today view its sale to America as a historic mistake. Some of them often raised the need for Russia to reclaim Alaska, but in 2014, Putin dismissed this as a pointless idea, even saying the place was “too cold.” Note that it was sold at 2 cents per acre to the US, making it the most valuable acquisition of the US when one looks at its economic potential today. https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-us-ambassador-to-nato-says-zelenskyy-could-attend-alaska-summit-1754882956148/embed The Russian influence in Alaska continues The Russian Orhodox Church still functions in Alaska, and communities with Russian heritage, like the Old Believers, still live in the US state. And if one looks at the map, the US and Russia are only 2.5 miles apart at the Diomede Islands in Alaska. Trump's potential ‘land swap’ deal with Russia at Alaska summit Cut to 2025, and Trump has already floated the idea of a "swapping of territories" as part of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Ahead of his summit with Putin, Trump said such a land deal would be for the "betterment of both" Russia and Ukraine. This land proposal, in several ways, mirrors the 1867 Alaska purchase. The land swap, if it happens, will have far-reaching consequences for Ukraine and Russia, like the Alaska deal had for the US and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected any such land concessions, insisting that Russia must not receive any rewards for its aggression. This stance is also a sharp contrast with Russia’s own past decision to sell Alaska voluntarily. (Note that Ukraine was once part of the larger, Russia-led Soviet Union). Will Trump give Alaska back to Russia? Interesting side note here: On Monday (Aug 11), while addressing the media, Trump mistakenly said he would meet Putin "in Russia" before correcting himself to Alaska. This led to mockery online, with critics saying Trump might think Alaska is still Russian and might even offer it back to Putin. But there is a view that Trump's choice of Alaska for the summit is full of symbolism and a show of American strength: meeting Putin in a land his nation once owned. Pro-Putin propagandists could, however, play up the nationalist aspects of this if he wins some territory from Ukraine. He could paint it as Russia reclaiming lost territories. Will the miscalculations of Alaska Purchase repeat in 2025? It would be a strategic loss for Ukraine, and a miscalculation for the US and West, if Ukrainian territories like Donetsk or Luhansk are given to Russia in a Trump-mediated deal, much worse if it happens without the presence or consent of Zelensky. The sale of Alaska was a historical blunder for Russia and a geopolitical victory for the US. At the Alaska summit, the themes of undervaluation, nationalism, and misjudged diplomacy will play out again, and the irony will not be lost on anyone who knows history.

Russia was hard-pressed to sell the territory to the US due to economic woes and the fall in fur trade, the only thing Alaska was known for at the time. But today, Alaska is literally sitting on a goldmine: It has natural resources in gold, oil, and critical minerals.&nbsp;

Historical IRONY: Russians sold Alaska cheap to US, now Trump offers some Ukraine 'land swap' to Putin as they meet in the same place

US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are scheduled to discuss a way out of the Ukraine war in Alaska on Friday (Aug 15). The choice of Alaska is significant, after intial speculation of Saudi Arabia and Rome as potential ventues. Alaska, once a remote Russian outpost, is currently a crucial aspect of US military strategy and showcases its dominance. It has several US bases, performing a vast range of operations from missile defence to air superiority to space monitoring. Alaska has a strategic location, being near both Asia and Russia. Located near the Arctic, it will also be a crucial theatre in the future competition for natural resources. Here is a breakdown of Alaska's military significance for the US.<h2>Why Alaska is strategically important for the US</h2>Alaska is close to both Asia and Russia, with its westernmost point just 55 miles from Russia’s Chukotka Peninsula. It is, therefore, a crucial point for the US to monitor Russian military activity.As the US gateway to the Arctic, the state is emerging as a hub for new shipping routes, like the Northwest Passage. As the Arctic ice melts, more opportunities are arising for exploring natural wealth in Alaska, which also makes it an area of competition for oil, gas and critical minerals. Alaska is a crucial component of American power projection in the Indo-Pacific, with bases like JBER and Eielson enabling rapid response to future potential conflicts with China and North Korea.The air defence system in Fort Greely is a key aspect of US defence against ICBMs from adversaries like North Korea or China.Bolstering the space force, Alaska's Clear Space Force Station enhances early warning capabilities.Here are further details:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-detects-russian-military-aircraft-operating-in-alaskan-air-defense-identification-zone-8736187/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-detects-russian-military-aircraft-operating-in-alaskan-air-defense-identification-zone-8736187/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>US military establishments in Alaska</h2>Alaska hosts key military installations of the US, like the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, which consists of Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson. Together, they support the US air superiority, rapid deployment, and Arctic operations. The Eielson Air Force Base is used for Arctic air operations and the Red Flag-Alaska exercises. Fort Greely hosts the Ground-Based Midcourse Defence (GMD) system, which is a crucial defence against intercontinental ballistic missiles or ICBMs. Alaska is also part of the US Space Force, with the Clear Space Force Station near Anderson conducting operations for missile warning, space domain awareness, tracking satellites and potential threats.The US Coast Guard has several bases in Alaska, the largest at Kodiak, with smaller stations in Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan. Kodiak base ensures maritime security in the Bering Sea and Arctic Ocean, which are critical for fisheries, trade, and for countering illegal activities. The Naval Special Warfare Cold Weather Detachment at Kodiak trains Navy SEALs for cold-weather operations. The Fort Wainwright army base in Fairbanks is focused on the Arctic and rapid-response missions. The Eareckson Air Station in Shemya Island is a remote radar and intelligence-gathering outpost.<h2>Alaska is a theatre of future Arctic competitions for oil, gas and critical minerals &nbsp;</h2>The Arctic is increasingly getting militarised, as climate change has caused the melting of ice in the region. American bases in Alaska will play a crucial role in countering the growing Arctic ambitions of China and Russia. Russia’s Northern Fleet is a threat for the US, as is China’s polar investments in natural resources. In view of the future power tussle, the US Army has specially trained the 11th Airborne Division for Arctic warfare. Alaska is a hub of intelligence and surveillance, providing real-time data on missile launches, satellite activity, and future regional threats. Alaska is also used for cold-weather training of soldiers, given its vast terrain and extreme climate.<h2>Military history and development of Alaska</h2>From around 1741 until 1867, Alaska was under Russian control. Known for its fur trade, securing trade routs was a main concern, for which the St Michael Fort was established. The US acquired Alaska in 1867, after which its army established Fort Wrangell, Fort Kenay and other bases to maintain order and protect settlers. &nbsp;During World War II, Alaska was a critical theatre. The Japanese invaded the Aleutian Islands of Attu and Kiska in 1942, making it the only North American territory occupied by the Axis forces. The US launched the Aleutian Campaign and recaptured the islands by 1943. The expansion of bases like Fort Richardson and Elmendorf Field and the building of Alaska Highway took place after this.During the Cold War, Alaska was a frontline due to its proximity to the Soviet Union. The US set up radar stations and air bases to monitor Soviet activity.Alaska hosted missile defence systems and nuclear weapons testing, like the since-cancelled Project Chariot and Amchitka Island tests.After the end of Cold War in the 1990s, Alaska became a key frontline of US power projection in the Pacific, counterterrorism, and missile defence, hosting several joint exercises with allies.

As the US gateway to the Arctic, Alaska is emerging as a hub for new shipping routes, like the Northwest Passage. As the Arctic ice melts, more opportunities are arising for exploring natural wealth in Alaska, which also makes it an area of competition for oil and gas 


US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are scheduled to discuss a way out of the Ukraine war in Alaska on Friday (Aug 15). The choice of Alaska is significant, after intial speculation of Saudi Arabia and Rome as potential ventues. Alaska, once a remote Russian outpost, is currently a crucial aspect of US military strategy and showcases its dominance. It has several US bases, performing a vast range of operations from missile defence to air superiority to space monitoring. Alaska has a strategic location, being near both Asia and Russia. Located near the Arctic, it will also be a crucial theatre in the future competition for natural resources. Here is a breakdown of Alaska's military significance for the US. Why Alaska is strategically important for the US Alaska is close to both Asia and Russia, with its westernmost point just 55 miles from Russia’s Chukotka Peninsula. It is, therefore, a crucial point for the US to monitor Russian military activity. As the US gateway to the Arctic, the state is emerging as a hub for new shipping routes, like the Northwest Passage. As the Arctic ice melts, more opportunities are arising for exploring natural wealth in Alaska, which also makes it an area of competition for oil, gas and critical minerals. Alaska is a crucial component of American power projection in the Indo-Pacific, with bases like JBER and Eielson enabling rapid response to future potential conflicts with China and North Korea. The air defence system in Fort Greely is a key aspect of US defence against ICBMs from adversaries like North Korea or China. Bolstering the space force, Alaska's Clear Space Force Station enhances early warning capabilities. Here are further details: https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-detects-russian-military-aircraft-operating-in-alaskan-air-defense-identification-zone-8736187/embed US military establishments in Alaska Alaska hosts key military installations of the US, like the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, which consists of Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson. Together, they support the US air superiority, rapid deployment, and Arctic operations. The Eielson Air Force Base is used for Arctic air operations and the Red Flag-Alaska exercises. Fort Greely hosts the Ground-Based Midcourse Defence (GMD) system, which is a crucial defence against intercontinental ballistic missiles or ICBMs. Alaska is also part of the US Space Force, with the Clear Space Force Station near Anderson conducting operations for missile warning, space domain awareness, tracking satellites and potential threats. The US Coast Guard has several bases in Alaska, the largest at Kodiak, with smaller stations in Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan. Kodiak base ensures maritime security in the Bering Sea and Arctic Ocean, which are critical for fisheries, trade, and for countering illegal activities. The Naval Special Warfare Cold Weather Detachment at Kodiak trains Navy SEALs for cold-weather operations. The Fort Wainwright army base in Fairbanks is focused on the Arctic and rapid-response missions. The Eareckson Air Station in Shemya Island is a remote radar and intelligence-gathering outpost. Alaska is a theatre of future Arctic competitions for oil, gas and critical minerals The Arctic is increasingly getting militarised, as climate change has caused the melting of ice in the region. American bases in Alaska will play a crucial role in countering the growing Arctic ambitions of China and Russia. Russia’s Northern Fleet is a threat for the US, as is China’s polar investments in natural resources. In view of the future power tussle, the US Army has specially trained the 11th Airborne Division for Arctic warfare. Alaska is a hub of intelligence and surveillance, providing real-time data on missile launches, satellite activity, and future regional threats. Alaska is also used for cold-weather training of soldiers, given its vast terrain and extreme climate. Military history and development of Alaska From around 1741 until 1867, Alaska was under Russian control. Known for its fur trade, securing trade routs was a main concern, for which the St Michael Fort was established. The US acquired Alaska in 1867, after which its army established Fort Wrangell, Fort Kenay and other bases to maintain order and protect settlers. During World War II, Alaska was a critical theatre. The Japanese invaded the Aleutian Islands of Attu and Kiska in 1942, making it the only North American territory occupied by the Axis forces. The US launched the Aleutian Campaign and recaptured the islands by 1943. The expansion of bases like Fort Richardson and Elmendorf Field and the building of Alaska Highway took place after this. During the Cold War, Alaska was a frontline due to its proximity to the Soviet Union. The US set up radar stations and air bases to monitor Soviet activity. Alaska hosted missile defence systems and nuclear weapons testing, like the since-cancelled Project Chariot and Amchitka Island tests. After the end of Cold War in the 1990s, Alaska became a key frontline of US power projection in the Pacific, counterterrorism, and missile defence, hosting several joint exercises with allies.

As the US gateway to the Arctic, Alaska is emerging as a hub for new shipping routes, like the Northwest Passage. As the Arctic ice melts, more opportunities are arising for exploring natural wealth in Alaska, which also makes it an area of competition for oil and gas&nbsp; &nbsp;

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&nbsp;During the press conference on Monday (Aug 11), when the US President Donald Trump announced that he is invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, he also mentioned his upcoming meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday (Aug 15). However, the 79-year-old president seemed to have forgotten that Alaska has not been a part of Russia since 1867.In an embarrassing remark, Trump said, “I’m going to see Putin. I’m going to Russia on Friday.”&nbsp;Alaska was sold to the United States from Russia on March 30, 1867, for $7.2 million and has been a territory of the US since. The agreement was finalised by the US Secretary of State William Seward and Russian Minister Edouard de Stoeckl. The treaty was approved by the Senate on April 9, and it was officially transferred on October 18, 1867.

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<h2>Social media reacts</h2>The president’s remarks have gone viral on social media, with netizens mocking him.&nbsp;“He thinks Alaska is in Russia?” a social media user asked. Another said, “Alaska is in Russia? Is this joker completely mad?” One person wrote, “Did Trump just give back Alaska to Russia. If so, then I am sure he is gonna give Ukraine too.” Another joked, “Is he giving Alaska back to Russia for a ceasefire?”&nbsp;“Slipped out… is he gifting Alaska to Putin?” said one user, while another posted, “We’re so cooked. He might give Alaska away accidentally in the negotiations.”&nbsp;<h2>Trump-Putin meet</h2>&nbsp;Trump said on Monday (Aug 11) that he is expecting a “constructive conversation” ahead of his meeting with Putin at their upcoming Alaska summit on Friday (Aug 15).&nbsp;“I’m going to speak to Vladimir Putin and I’m going to be telling him ‘you’ve got to end this war,’” Trump said at a White House press conference. He added that he’d “like to see a ceasefire very, very quickly.”&nbsp;The US President further stated that he would speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders right after he meets with Putin. He also expressed his disappointment with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for ruling out territorial concessions to Russia. He reiterated his earlier statement on land swap, saying, “There’ll be some land swapping going on.

US President Donald Trump has seemed to have forgotten that Alaska is no longer a part of Russia, from which the US purchased the territory. Since 1867, Alaska has been a part of the US.

During the press conference on Monday (Aug 11), when the US President Donald Trump announced that he is invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, he also mentioned his upcoming meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday (Aug 15). However, the 79-year-old president seemed to have forgotten that Alaska has not been a part of Russia since 1867. In an embarrassing remark, Trump said, “I’m going to see Putin. I’m going to Russia on Friday.” Alaska was sold to the United States from Russia on March 30, 1867, for $7.2 million and has been a territory of the US since. The agreement was finalised by the US Secretary of State William Seward and Russian Minister Edouard de Stoeckl. The treaty was approved by the Senate on April 9, and it was officially transferred on October 18, 1867.

US President Donald Trump has seemed to have forgotten that Alaska is no longer a part of Russia, from which the US purchased the territory. Since 1867, Alaska has been a part of the US.

Did Trump forget Alaska is a US territory? Says meeting Putin in Russia ahead of talks in Alaska

A volcano in Alaska can blow any time now as residents stock up essentials following warnings that the eruption might hit supply lines. The area near the 11,000-foot-tall Mount Spurr has been hit by dozens of tremors in the past few days. Experts say that it is a sign that magma is rising under the mountain. This has led to cracks in rocks and stress in the region, causing earthquakes.
Authorities have hastily put emergency plans in place. Residents of Anchorage, a town located just 81 miles from the volcano, have been asked to stock up on food and water, and other essentials. Anchorage has nearly 300,000 people who are panic buying baby food, N95 masks, earplugs and goggles. Tape to seal windows are also in demand.
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The volcanic eruption is expected to be massive, and experts say it would spew ash as high as 50,000 feet into the air. Matt Haney, scientist-in-charge at the AVO, told DailyMail.com that the blow-up would be "explosive."
There would be multiple episodes of eruption, each lasting three to four hours. Anchorage is not at risk of damage caused by magma, but the ash released would engulf the town and other nearby areas.
<h2>Warning signs of Alaska volcanic eruption</h2>
Experts say that an eruption would not happen without warning as several signs will begin to show when magma starts moving closer to the surface.
The AVO said in a statement on Thursday, "Based on previous eruptions, changes from current activity in the earthquakes, ground deformation, summit lake conditions, and fumarolic activity would be expected if magma began to move closer to the surface."
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"Therefore, if an eruption occurred, it would be preceded by additional signals allowing warning."
Mount Spurr has been showing activity for months. Huge plumes of steam have been rising from it, putting scientists on high alert. Mount Spurr is one of Alaska's largest active volcanoes and last erupted in 1992. Seismic activity started in April 2024. By early October, the number of tremors increased from an average of 30 per week to an average of 125 per week. The activity has continued ever since, and the eruption is expected to happen in the next two weeks.
The last time the volcano erupted was in 1992. At that time, Anchorage was covered in an eighth of an inch of ash. The mountain consists of a central summit and a side vent called Crater Peak, which erupted just 30 years ago. However, the summit crater has not erupted in over 5,000 years.&nbsp;
Observations show that Mount Spurr is producing about 450 tonnes of sulphur dioxide every day, nine times higher than the December 2024 numbers.&nbsp;

Mount Spurr in Alaska might erupt soon, triggering an ash cloud shrouding Anchorage and other communities. The summit crater has not blown in over 5,000 years. World Trending

A volcano in Alaska can blow any time now as residents stock up essentials following warnings that the eruption might hit supply lines. The area near the 11,000-foot-tall Mount Spurr has been hit by dozens of tremors in the past few days. Experts say that it is a sign that magma is rising under the mountain. This has led to cracks in rocks and stress in the region, causing earthquakes. Authorities have hastily put emergency plans in place. Residents of Anchorage, a town located just 81 miles from the volcano, have been asked to stock up on food and water, and other essentials. Anchorage has nearly 300,000 people who are panic buying baby food, N95 masks, earplugs and goggles. Tape to seal windows are also in demand. Also Read: Philippines' Kanlaon Volcano: Watch timelapse video of explosive eruption The volcanic eruption is expected to be massive, and experts say it would spew ash as high as 50,000 feet into the air. Matt Haney, scientist-in-charge at the AVO, told DailyMail.com that the blow-up would be "explosive." There would be multiple episodes of eruption, each lasting three to four hours. Anchorage is not at risk of damage caused by magma, but the ash released would engulf the town and other nearby areas. Warning signs of Alaska volcanic eruption Experts say that an eruption would not happen without warning as several signs will begin to show when magma starts moving closer to the surface. The AVO said in a statement on Thursday, "Based on previous eruptions, changes from current activity in the earthquakes, ground deformation, summit lake conditions, and fumarolic activity would be expected if magma began to move closer to the surface." Also Read: Volcano erupts in Iceland triggering evacuation, WATCH scary visuals here "Therefore, if an eruption occurred, it would be preceded by additional signals allowing warning." Mount Spurr has been showing activity for months. Huge plumes of steam have been rising from it, putting scientists on high alert. Mount Spurr is one of Alaska's largest active volcanoes and last erupted in 1992. Seismic activity started in April 2024. By early October, the number of tremors increased from an average of 30 per week to an average of 125 per week. The activity has continued ever since, and the eruption is expected to happen in the next two weeks. The last time the volcano erupted was in 1992. At that time, Anchorage was covered in an eighth of an inch of ash. The mountain consists of a central summit and a side vent called Crater Peak, which erupted just 30 years ago. However, the summit crater has not erupted in over 5,000 years. Observations show that Mount Spurr is producing about 450 tonnes of sulphur dioxide every day, nine times higher than the December 2024 numbers.

'Explosive eruption': Alaska volcano summit crater has not blown in 5,000 years. This can change within weeks

A massive avalanche in Alaska has buried three skiers, who are now presumed dead, while a fourth skier managed to escape unharmed. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities battle harsh conditions to locate the missing.

Three skiers missing after deadly Alaska avalanche, search underway

A Bering Air flight with 10 people on board has disappeared from radar near Nome, Alaska. The US Coast Guard and ground crews are conducting an urgent search to locate the missing aircraft and possible survivors.

US plane with 10 aboard disappears near Alaska, massive search operation underway

In the remotest areas of Alaska, the residents were not far away from Thanksgiving as frozen turkeys were tossed in the parts of the region off the grid by Esther Keim, who is leading the Alaska Turkey Bomb.

Keim, for the third straight year, flew a small plane low and slow across the rural parts of south-central Alaska and dropped frozen turkeys to those for whom the grocery store is inaccessible.

While growing up in Alaska, Keim had seen a family friend airdrop turkeys to her family and others during the holidays. At other times, newspapers were delivered by the pilot.

Nearly 25 years ago, her family had shifted to more urban Alaska.&nbsp;

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Now, with the use of a small plane which Keim had rebuilt with her father, she recently started her turkey delivery mission after she found that a family had been living off the land.

“They were telling me that a squirrel for dinner did not split very far between three people. At that moment, I thought … ‘I’m going to airdrop them a turkey'," Keim said.&nbsp;

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Keim's efforts had spread by word of mouth as well as through social media posts. She has been delivering 32 frozen turkeys this year to people who live year-round in cabins which have no roads.

<h2>Here's how Esther Keim makes turkey deliveries</h2>

Every year, Keim goes out making 30 to 40 turkey deliveries as she covers 100 miles from her base north of Anchorage towards the foothills of Denali.

At times, she even enlists “turkey dropper” for help. At other times, she drops the turkeys herself while her friend flies the plane.

At a time, Keim bought around 20 turkeys with the help of donations which were given to her by people through Facebook.&nbsp;

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The turkeys are packed in the plastic garbage bags. “Luckily it’s cold in Alaska, so I don’t have to worry about freezers,” Keim said.

She reaches out to families on the social media platform and informs them about the impending deliveries.

“We won’t drop the turkey until we see them come out of the house or the cabin, because if they don’t see it fall, they’re not going to know where to look,” Keim added.

She said that she likes to drop the turkey on a frozen lake if it is possible because it is easy to locate.

“As far as precision and hitting our target, I am definitely not the best aim. I’ve gotten better, but I have never hit a house, a building, person or dog," she said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In the remotest areas of Alaska, the residents were not far away from Thanksgiving as frozen turkeys were tossed in the parts of the region off the grid by Esther Keim, who is leading the Alaska Turkey Bomb.

In the remotest areas of Alaska, the residents were not far away from Thanksgiving as frozen turkeys were tossed in the parts of the region off the grid by Esther Keim, who is leading the Alaska Turkey Bomb. Keim, for the third straight year, flew a small plane low and slow across the rural parts of south-central Alaska and dropped frozen turkeys to those for whom the grocery store is inaccessible. While growing up in Alaska, Keim had seen a family friend airdrop turkeys to her family and others during the holidays. At other times, newspapers were delivered by the pilot. Nearly 25 years ago, her family had shifted to more urban Alaska. Also Read: Trump and Musk groove to YMCA at Thanksgiving, Stallone also joins celebrations Now, with the use of a small plane which Keim had rebuilt with her father, she recently started her turkey delivery mission after she found that a family had been living off the land. “They were telling me that a squirrel for dinner did not split very far between three people. At that moment, I thought … ‘I’m going to airdrop them a turkey'," Keim said. In remote Alaska, Esther Keim drops frozen turkeys from a small plane, bringing Thanksgiving to those in isolated areas. Inspired by her childhood, this effort now aids many, with plans for expansion. 📹AP#Alaska #Thanksgiving #alaskaturkeybomb #estherkeim #thanksgiving2024 pic.twitter.com/bdPqAB7Qjy — Salar News (@EnglishSalar) November 28, 2024 × Keim's efforts had spread by word of mouth as well as through social media posts. She has been delivering 32 frozen turkeys this year to people who live year-round in cabins which have no roads. Here's how Esther Keim makes turkey deliveries Every year, Keim goes out making 30 to 40 turkey deliveries as she covers 100 miles from her base north of Anchorage towards the foothills of Denali. At times, she even enlists “turkey dropper” for help. At other times, she drops the turkeys herself while her friend flies the plane. At a time, Keim bought around 20 turkeys with the help of donations which were given to her by people through Facebook. Watch: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Features Whopping 34 Impressive Floats The turkeys are packed in the plastic garbage bags. “Luckily it’s cold in Alaska, so I don’t have to worry about freezers,” Keim said. She reaches out to families on the social media platform and informs them about the impending deliveries. “We won’t drop the turkey until we see them come out of the house or the cabin, because if they don’t see it fall, they’re not going to know where to look,” Keim added. She said that she likes to drop the turkey on a frozen lake if it is possible because it is easy to locate. “As far as precision and hitting our target, I am definitely not the best aim. I’ve gotten better, but I have never hit a house, a building, person or dog," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Pilot airdrops frozen turkeys in remote Alaska on Thanksgiving

A Russian fighter jet narrowly avoided colliding with a U.S. military aircraft during an intercept off the coast of Alaska on September 23. The incident occurred during a routine intercept of Russian long-range bombers probing Alaska’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ), a non-sovereign airspace monitored by military forces.

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The U.S. military on Monday released video of what it said was an unsafe manoeuvre by a Russian fighter jet near Alaska during an intercept by the U.S. military last week.

The United States regularly carries out aerial intercepts of Russian aircraft in international airspace near Alaska, and usually says they are carried out in a safe and professional manner. But this time was different, officials say.

"The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all – not what you'd see in a professional air force," Air Force General Gregory Guillot, who oversees U.S. forces in North America said in a statement posted on X.

Russia's embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

North American Aerospace Defense Command, known as NORAD, said on Sept. 23 that it detected and tracked four Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone.

At the time, it said the Russian activity "occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat."

An air defense identification zone is international airspace just beyond a country's sovereign territory that approaching aircraft to identify themselves.

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The U.S. military on Monday released video of what it said was an unsafe manoeuvre by a Russian fighter jet near Alaska during an intercept by the U.S. military last week.

The U.S. military on Monday released video of what it said was an unsafe manoeuvre by a Russian fighter jet near Alaska during an intercept by the U.S. military last week. The United States regularly carries out aerial intercepts of Russian aircraft in international airspace near Alaska, and usually says they are carried out in a safe and professional manner. But this time was different, officials say. "The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all – not what you'd see in a professional air force," Air Force General Gregory Guillot, who oversees U.S. forces in North America said in a statement posted on X. Russia's embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. North American Aerospace Defense Command, known as NORAD, said on Sept. 23 that it detected and tracked four Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone. At the time, it said the Russian activity "occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat." An air defense identification zone is international airspace just beyond a country's sovereign territory that approaching aircraft to identify themselves. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US military releases video of ‘unsafe’ Russian fighter jet manoeuvre near Alaska

An Alaska village has been devastated by the impacts of climate change, highlighting the growing threat of global warming. Rising temperatures have accelerated coastal erosion, melting permafrost, and increased flooding, forcing residents to relocate as their homes and infrastructure are destroyed. This disaster is a stark reminder of the escalating environmental crisis driven by global warming, which continues to disrupt vulnerable communities and ecosystems worldwide. Experts warn that without immediate action to curb emissions, more areas could face similar destruction in the coming years.

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The image of the UFO, which was shot down by the US Air Force over Canada, was released on Wednesday (September 25).

In the image, the unidentified cylindrical object was captured when it was hovering in the air in February 2023 before it was shot down over Canada's Yukon Territory.

The object had initially flown from Alaska into Canadian airspace. The "high-altitude airborne object" was first detected by the North American Aerospace Defence Command when it was flying at about 40,000 feet above Alaska.&nbsp;

On February 11, 2023, it was shot down by the US Air Force.&nbsp;

<h2>Former RCAF officer reveals details about UFO chase</h2>

Speaking to DailyMail.com, a former officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Rocky Swanson, said that he spoke to three active-duty members of the operational staff who were part of the UFO shootdown and heard the same story from each one of them.

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He said that the military officers involved informed him it was difficult to keep track of the mysterious object.&nbsp;

However, after getting close, it was "very clearly" visible that the object was a balloon.&nbsp;

"I've spoken to three different folks that were involved in that particular event," said Swanson, while speaking to Daily Mail, and added, "and their stories are all the same."&nbsp;

"For the most part, you're staring at a white object in a white sky, right? And so they are looking for this thing&nbsp;— and it's small&nbsp;— and they're having a hard time tracking it, because there's not a lot to track," he said.

"They're flying in an extraordinarily remote area,' he continued, 'trying to look for basically a needle in a stack of needles, you know?" Swanson added.&nbsp;

"There's nobody that got excited about that event within the military. It's not thought of as a big deal [...] It's legitimately a balloon," Swanson explained.

(With inputs from agencies)

The image of the UFO, which was shot down by the US Air Force over Canada, was released on Wednesday (September 25). In the image, the unidentified cylindrical object was captured when it was hovering in the air in February 2023 before it was shot down over Canada's Yukon Territory.

The image of the UFO, which was shot down by the US Air Force over Canada, was released on Wednesday (September 25). In the image, the unidentified cylindrical object was captured when it was hovering in the air in February 2023 before it was shot down over Canada's Yukon Territory. The object had initially flown from Alaska into Canadian airspace. The "high-altitude airborne object" was first detected by the North American Aerospace Defence Command when it was flying at about 40,000 feet above Alaska. On February 11, 2023, it was shot down by the US Air Force. Former RCAF officer reveals details about UFO chase Speaking to DailyMail.com, a former officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Rocky Swanson, said that he spoke to three active-duty members of the operational staff who were part of the UFO shootdown and heard the same story from each one of them. Also Read: US Space Force to help India build semiconductor plant He said that the military officers involved informed him it was difficult to keep track of the mysterious object. However, after getting close, it was "very clearly" visible that the object was a balloon. "I've spoken to three different folks that were involved in that particular event," said Swanson, while speaking to Daily Mail, and added, "and their stories are all the same." "For the most part, you're staring at a white object in a white sky, right? And so they are looking for this thing — and it's small — and they're having a hard time tracking it, because there's not a lot to track," he said. "They're flying in an extraordinarily remote area,' he continued, 'trying to look for basically a needle in a stack of needles, you know?" Swanson added. "There's nobody that got excited about that event within the military. It's not thought of as a big deal [...] It's legitimately a balloon," Swanson explained. (With inputs from agencies)

This UFO was shot down by US Air Force over Alaska. Ex-military official reveals the truth behind it

In a scary "Titanic moment", a Carnival cruise ship escaped undamaged after grazing a piece of ice in Tracy Arm Fjord of Alaska last week.&nbsp;

The moment was dramatically compared to the “Titanic moment" in modern times.

The crew assessed the hull of the Carnival Spirit and no damages were discovered after the incident took place on Thursday (Sep 5), wrote Carnival Cruise Line in a statement to The New York Post.

After the encounter with the piece of ice, the ship was able to go ahead on its seven-day journey without any hitch and should dock in Seattle, Washington on Tuesday (Sep10).

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In a statement, Carnival stated that "the vessel&nbsp;continued on its cruise and there has been no impact to operations."

<h2>How passengers and social media users reacted</h2>

The passengers and social media users gave dramatic reactions to the incident.

“If we die, it was damn well worth it,” said passenger Cassandra Goskie, &nbsp;in a video shared on TikTok. “It’s a Titanic moment," she added.

“Oh, we are hitting it,” the passenger said, while the Spirit struck the ice.

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The caption of the video read, "Carnival did an AMAZING job of keeping all the passengers and staff safe and updated."

Meanwhile, other nearby passengers had crowded near the edge of the side deck to see what was happening.

The pictures were shared by another passenger with a meteorologist who&nbsp;shared them on X.&nbsp;In an image, a tugboat was seen following behind the Spirit which was sailing over the mostly submerged ice.

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In a scary "Titanic moment", a Carnival cruise ship escaped undamaged after grazing a piece of ice in Tracy Arm Fjord of Alaska last week. The moment was dramatically compared to the “Titanic moment" in modern times.

In a scary "Titanic moment", a Carnival cruise ship escaped undamaged after grazing a piece of ice in Tracy Arm Fjord of Alaska last week. The moment was dramatically compared to the “Titanic moment" in modern times. The crew assessed the hull of the Carnival Spirit and no damages were discovered after the incident took place on Thursday (Sep 5), wrote Carnival Cruise Line in a statement to The New York Post. After the encounter with the piece of ice, the ship was able to go ahead on its seven-day journey without any hitch and should dock in Seattle, Washington on Tuesday (Sep10). Also Read: Secret warehouse holds items from Titanic wreckage, including a heart-breaking card In a statement, Carnival stated that "the vessel continued on its cruise and there has been no impact to operations." How passengers and social media users reacted The passengers and social media users gave dramatic reactions to the incident. “If we die, it was damn well worth it,” said passenger Cassandra Goskie, in a video shared on TikTok. “It’s a Titanic moment," she added. “Oh, we are hitting it,” the passenger said, while the Spirit struck the ice. Watch: South China Sea Dispute: Chinese ship rams, puts hole in Filipino boat The caption of the video read, "Carnival did an AMAZING job of keeping all the passengers and staff safe and updated." Meanwhile, other nearby passengers had crowded near the edge of the side deck to see what was happening. The pictures were shared by another passenger with a meteorologist who shared them on X. In an image, a tugboat was seen following behind the Spirit which was sailing over the mostly submerged ice. (With inputs from agencies)

Carnival cruise faces 'Titanic moment' mid-sea as ship grazes ice in Alaska

A volcano in Alaska that has not erupted in 800 years is showing signs of imploding. Scientists say that the volcano considered dormant can erupt any time now and have warned people to stay away from it. Dormant volcanoes are considered to be ones that will never erupt. But experts say that's not true. These are simply volcanoes that haven't erupted in a long time but can.

The latest warning is for Mount Edgecumbe in the south of Kruzof Island in Alaska. At an elevation of 3,201 feet, tourists flock to it and several people live in areas near it. It has been considered safe for thousands of years. But, that might change.

The volcano is now showing signs of magma moving inside, as per the latest studies. This sends out a warning that an eruption might happen and so people need to be alert. However, it is not a surety.&nbsp;

As a precaution, the Alaska Volcano Observatory has raised the threat level.

According to data, the volcano was more active during a certain period in history. The last eruption happened 800 years ago and one evidence suggests volcanic activity 1,150 years ago.&nbsp;

Experts say that if a similar eruption happens now, it would "pose significant risk to local population centres." A 2010 research paper mentions finding ash in deposits in Sitka Sound.&nbsp;

<h2>Signs of magma activity</h2>

The area seems to be already heating up, with hikers saying they saw gas bubbling from the ground near Mount Edgecumbe. The ground around the volcano is also bulging upward, as per satellite radar measurements. A series of earthquakes hit the region in 2022 and the activities are likely linked.&nbsp;

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Earthquakes near Mount Edgecumbe continue to happen in 2024 and are reportedly the result of the volcano’s magma. This is because when the magma moves, two types of activities can happen - either it forces its way along the cracks, or becomes a pool of melt. Minor tremors can happen in both cases. So scientists believe that something similar could be happening.&nbsp;

While scientists are alert, they feel an eruption is unlikely. "It does have some signs of unrest," said Hannah Dietterich, a research geophysicist for the U.S. Geological Survey at the Alaska Volcano Observatory. &nbsp;

"There are signs that there is magma that's come into the system very deep. We're talking six miles below the volcano. And so we want to be sure to be monitoring it as best we can," Dietterich added.

The nearest city to the volcano is the city of Sitka 15 miles away. Seismometers are being placed around Mount Edgecumbe to monitor quakes that people might not feel. The data collected using them can help know if or when the volcano will erupt. &nbsp;

A volcano in Alaska that has not erupted in 800 years is showing signs of imploding. Scientists say that the volcano considered dormant can erupt any time now and have warned people to stay away from it.

A volcano in Alaska that has not erupted in 800 years is showing signs of imploding. Scientists say that the volcano considered dormant can erupt any time now and have warned people to stay away from it. Dormant volcanoes are considered to be ones that will never erupt. But experts say that's not true. These are simply volcanoes that haven't erupted in a long time but can. The latest warning is for Mount Edgecumbe in the south of Kruzof Island in Alaska. At an elevation of 3,201 feet, tourists flock to it and several people live in areas near it. It has been considered safe for thousands of years. But, that might change. The volcano is now showing signs of magma moving inside, as per the latest studies. This sends out a warning that an eruption might happen and so people need to be alert. However, it is not a surety. As a precaution, the Alaska Volcano Observatory has raised the threat level. According to data, the volcano was more active during a certain period in history. The last eruption happened 800 years ago and one evidence suggests volcanic activity 1,150 years ago. Experts say that if a similar eruption happens now, it would "pose significant risk to local population centres." A 2010 research paper mentions finding ash in deposits in Sitka Sound. Signs of magma activity The area seems to be already heating up, with hikers saying they saw gas bubbling from the ground near Mount Edgecumbe. The ground around the volcano is also bulging upward, as per satellite radar measurements. A series of earthquakes hit the region in 2022 and the activities are likely linked. Also Read: Sea cow killed by crocodile and devoured by tiger shark proves food habits have continued Earthquakes near Mount Edgecumbe continue to happen in 2024 and are reportedly the result of the volcano’s magma. This is because when the magma moves, two types of activities can happen - either it forces its way along the cracks, or becomes a pool of melt. Minor tremors can happen in both cases. So scientists believe that something similar could be happening. While scientists are alert, they feel an eruption is unlikely. "It does have some signs of unrest," said Hannah Dietterich, a research geophysicist for the U.S. Geological Survey at the Alaska Volcano Observatory. "There are signs that there is magma that's come into the system very deep. We're talking six miles below the volcano. And so we want to be sure to be monitoring it as best we can," Dietterich added. The nearest city to the volcano is the city of Sitka 15 miles away. Seismometers are being placed around Mount Edgecumbe to monitor quakes that people might not feel. The data collected using them can help know if or when the volcano will erupt.

Volcano that hasn't erupted in 800 years is showing signs of magma activity

In a rare tragic incident, two polar bears fatally attacked a worker at a remote radar site in the Arctic region of Canada. The increasing number of fatal polar bear attacks in recent years has prompted an investigation into these events.

The incident which took place on Brevoort Island, in Canada's far-northeastern territory of Nunavut, was confirmed by Nasittuq Corporation, the logistics company operating and managing the Canadian government radar sites. One of the bears was put down by other workers who responded to the scene.

"An attack by two polar bears has resulted in the loss of one of our valued employees," the company said Friday, as reported by CBS News.

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“Safety and well-being of our employees is our highest priority,” the company said. “We are working closely with local authorities and regulatory agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident," it added.

This incident was at least the second since the past year, where a polar bear attack resulted in a death.&nbsp;

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues affected by this loss," the company said.

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In 2023, a woman and her one-year-old son were killed after a polar bear chased the residents of a small village in Alaska, making it the first fatal polar bear attack in 30 years.

According to the Canadian government, Canada is home to over 17,000 polar bears, about two-thirds of the total population in the world. The United States has classified them as a threatened species. Global warming and the melting of sea ice are dangerous to their population.

According to a 2017 research, there have been about 73 polar bear attacks reported across Canada, the United States, Norway, Greenland, and Russia from 1870 till 2014, 20 of them being fatal.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a rare tragic incident, two polar bears fatally attacked a worker at a remote radar site in the Arctic region of Canada. The increasing number of fatal polar bear attacks in recent years has prompted an investigation into these events.

In a rare tragic incident, two polar bears fatally attacked a worker at a remote radar site in the Arctic region of Canada. The increasing number of fatal polar bear attacks in recent years has prompted an investigation into these events. The incident which took place on Brevoort Island, in Canada's far-northeastern territory of Nunavut, was confirmed by Nasittuq Corporation, the logistics company operating and managing the Canadian government radar sites. One of the bears was put down by other workers who responded to the scene. "An attack by two polar bears has resulted in the loss of one of our valued employees," the company said Friday, as reported by CBS News. Also read | Volcanic eruption in 536 spewed so much ash that Sun didn't shine for 18 months “Safety and well-being of our employees is our highest priority,” the company said. “We are working closely with local authorities and regulatory agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident," it added. This incident was at least the second since the past year, where a polar bear attack resulted in a death. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues affected by this loss," the company said. Also read | 'More oceanfront property, right?': Trump dismisses climate change threat leading to sea-level rise In 2023, a woman and her one-year-old son were killed after a polar bear chased the residents of a small village in Alaska, making it the first fatal polar bear attack in 30 years. According to the Canadian government, Canada is home to over 17,000 polar bears, about two-thirds of the total population in the world. The United States has classified them as a threatened species. Global warming and the melting of sea ice are dangerous to their population. According to a 2017 research, there have been about 73 polar bear attacks reported across Canada, the United States, Norway, Greenland, and Russia from 1870 till 2014, 20 of them being fatal. (With inputs from agencies)

Two polar bears attack Canadian worker fatally in Canada's Arctic region

More than 100 homes in Alaska's capital Juneau have been damaged by a glacial dam that burst north of the city. It is an increasingly frequent phenomenon exacerbated by climate change. A timelapse video captured the rising level of water and ice behind the glacial dam.

Glacial Dam outburst: About 100 homes & businesses damaged

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted two Chinese Xian H-6K bombers and two Russian Tu-95MS Bear bombers flying near Alaska. Watch in for more details!

Chinese and Russian bombers spotted near Alaska by US

The US military said on Wednesday that it had intercepted two Russian and two Chinese military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, although they stayed in international airspace. Watch in for more details!

Nuclear-capable bombers at US doorsteps: Russia & China joint air patrols near US

#Gravitas | The U.S. Coast Guard says that four Chinese military vessels were spotted near Alaska's Aleutian islands on July 10. Is China trying to widen the conflict with the U.S.? What else explains the spotting of Chinese military ships inside the U.S.' exclusive economic zone?

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