The battle for the contested Arctic region is heating up. Canada is boosting its northern troops near the Arctic Circle, with Ottawa stating that the region is fast becoming a national priority. Watch in for more details!

Why are US, Canada, Russia fighting for the Arctic?

Captain Harpreet Chandi, a former British Army officer from Derby, is taking on one of the toughest expeditions in history—a solo, unsupported trek to the North Pole. At 36, she aims to be the first woman to complete this nearly impossible journey, covering 500 miles of shifting sea ice in temperatures of minus 50°C. Watch in for more details!

From Derby to Arctic: 'Polar Preet' takes on ultimate expedition

Millions of Americans will face dangerous weather conditions this week as they travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, with an Arctic blast set to bring severe storms, frigid temperatures and potential snow across large parts of the United States.

Severe weather to impact US travel plans as millions head out for Thanksgiving

The famous white beluga whale, which was suspected to be a spy of Russia, was probably guarding 'Kremlin property' when it was found dead off the coast of Norway, according to a new documentary.

Russian spy whale lost life while guarding ‘Kremlin property’ in Arctic: Report

The melting of the Arctic Sea has set alarm bells ringing. The climate scientists say it could make Europe shiver besides disrupting ocean circulation. Watch in for more details!

Arctic Warms, Wildlife Struggles For Survival

In an unbelievable discovery, scientists have found multiple mysterious underwater structures on the seafloor of the remote area of the Arctic. The international team of researchers discovered a vast range of formations that were larger than football fields.

Another world with six-storey buildings beneath the Arctic? Here's what scientists found on its seafloor

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Moscow was said to be "fully ready" for detonating a nuclear bomb at "any moment" in the Arctic, as per a report published in The Daily Mail.

Russia can blast a nuclear bomb at 'any moment' in the Arctic: Report

Scientists have uncovered alarming findings about the Arctic's melting permafrost, which is releasing toxic mercury into water systems. This contamination could disrupt the region’s food chain and pose significant risks to local communities that rely on fish and game, according to researchers from the University of Southern California (USC).

Scientists warn of 'Mercury bomb' in Arctic as melting permafrost threatens environment

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.

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

Russian navy has commenced planned exercises involving the majority of its fleet across the Arctic, Pacific, Baltic, and Caspian seas. Watch in for more details!

Russian drills in  Arctic, Pacific, Baltic & Caspian seas

The US report, released on Monday, noted that Russia has in recent years beefed up its military presence in the Arctic, reopening and modernising several bases and airfields abandoned since the end of the Soviet era. China, meanwhile, has poured money into polar exploration and research to build a “Polar Silk Road”.

US wary of China-Russia cooperation in Arctic

Beijing and Moscow have hit out at claims from the United States that growing cooperation between China and Russia in the Arctic could threaten regional stability. Watch in for more details!

US military intercepts Russian, Chinese bombers near Alaska

US: China-Russia cooperation in Arctic could threaten stability

Pentagon has released its new strategy to counter Russia, China in the Arctic. The policy stands on three pillars- enhancing capabilities, working with allies, and exercising US presence in the Arctic.

Strategic buildup in Arctic circle, US says 'China-Russia in Arctic could threaten stability'

Arctic showdown: Pentagon's new Arctic strategy

Pentagon has released its new strategy to counter Russia, China in the Arctic. The policy stands on three pillars- enhancing capabilities, working with allies, and exercising U.S. presence in the Arctic.

New Pentagon Arctic Strategy focused on Russia, China

The United States is looking to boost intelligence collection in the Arctic and enhance cooperation with allies in the region, to prevent Russia and China from exploiting the cold and icy northern region at America’s expense. Watch in for more details!

US to upgrade sensors, communications & space technologies in Arctic

The United States is looking to boost intelligence collection in the Arctic and enhance cooperation with allies in the region, to prevent Russia and China from exploiting the cold and icy northern region at America’s expense.

US to amp up defence against Russia and China in the Arctic

The Chinese and Russians are collaborating on a new Silk Road in the Arctic. On the 6th of July, As India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was preparing for his state visit to Russia, a train left Moscow for the Arctic. Did China leak the news of its departure to the media to dampen the mood around India-Russia summit?

Gravitas: China, Russia collaborate on a new Silk Road in the Arctic. What does it mean for India?

Russia's far east region is proven to be a key topic of discussion during the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Moscow. Although the far east is underdeveloped with extreme weather, the region is of great strategic importance. In this exclusive ground report WION's Principal Correspondent Siddharth MP tells as to why Russia is in fact betting big on the Arctic and the far east region? Watch this report to know more!

India-Russia Eastern Maritime Corridor: An Energy Superhighway

Maritime trade between Europe and Asia goes back many centuries. All these years the trade route has remained unchanged but Russia sees it differently. Due to global warming and melting Polar Ice, Russia wants to firmly establish a much shorter Europe-Asia sea route that's entirely under Russian control. Here's an exclusive ground report by WION's senior correspondent Sidhharth MP from Russia's Far East Arctic region. Watch in for more details!

Russia's commercial, military interests in the Arctic region | Exclusive Ground report from Arctic

Researchers have found new viruses on the surface of Arctic ice that could slow down the melting of ice due to global warming. Laura Perini from the Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University and her team have revealed that these giant viruses feed off the algae on ice sheets.

Scientists discover giant viruses that eat ice-melting algae in the Arctic

One of Norway’s Arctic islands recorded its first case of a walrus dying from bird flu, a researcher told news agency AFP on Monday (Apr 29). The walrus was found among six others on Hopen Island in the Svalbard archipelago last year.

First case of Walrus dying from bird flu recorded on Arctic island: Researcher

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