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Iranian regime preventing technical staff from evacuating Kharg Island  amid US strike threats

Fires are still burning in parts of the island, with regime authorities insisting that operations at Iran's most critical oil export terminal must continue without interruption.

A picture taken on March 12, 2017, shows a view of an oil facility in the Khark Island, on the shore of the Gulf.
Palmarola. Very few signs of modern development

Italian paradise revealed: The island locals don’t want you to know

It's just a five-minute walk along the pier to Perfect Day at Coco Cay.

Coco Cay, paradise for a day with Royal Caribbean

Joal Fadiout, Senegal.

Small, tiny – but unforgettable: The little islands worth knowing


Purdue University launches expedition to locate Amelia Earhart's plane on remote Pacific island

Expedition sets to investigate mysterious 'Taraia Object' on Nikumaroro Island in search for Earhart's plane.

 Purdue University launches expedition to find Amelia Earhart's missing plane on remote Pacific island.

Cyprus invites Turkey's Erdogan to summit despite long rift over 1974 invasion

Cyprus and Turkey have no diplomatic relations and hosting a Turkish president might prove challenging both because of the diplomatic tightrope arising from past conflict and logistical issues.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a military parade to mark the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, in the divided city of Nicosia, Cyprus July 20, 2024

Cruising through British history on the ‘Swan Hellenic Diana’

Swan Hellenic hasn’t yet announced the dates for its next “Spirit of the Celts” cruise but its “Iceland and British Isles” cruise in August 2026 will go to some of the same ports.

SLIABH LIAG Cliffs, Donegal, Ireland.

Corfu: A hidden gem with Italian flair still undiscovered by most Israeli travelers

Just two hours from Israel, Corfu offers a premium getaway with private yachts, luxury villas, and unique charm. This green, Greek-Italian gem is still under the radar for most Israeli travelers.

 Corfu

Thai paradise: The secret island that hasn’t become a backpacker’s party

While "The White Lotus" draws tourists to Phuket and Koh Samui, meet a magical island in the Gulf of Thailand that has preserved its authenticity and tranquility.

 Koh Mak, Thailand

Necropolis in Italian island reveals a multicultural Iron Age society

Analysis shows Greeks, Phoenicians, and Italians coexisted in ancient Ischia, forming a cosmopolitan society.

 Castello Aragonese off the coast of Italian island Ischia.

Rare 2,000-year-old strawberry-shaped Iron Age divination spoon discovered on Isle of Man

Similar ritual spoons have been found in Britain, Ireland, and France. The British Museum holds several pairs, one engraved with a cross and the other with a small hole.

 Rare 2,000-year-old Iron Age divination spoon discovered on Isle of Man.

Scientists discover world's largest coral in Solomon Islands, spanning over 34 meters

The 300-year-old coral, initially mistaken for a shipwreck, offers hope amid global ocean warming.

 Greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) on the coral reef.