Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from the Indian Ocean

Greece has placed a bounty on the head of the world's most toxic pufferfish, paying fishermen €5.33 per kilo to hunt the invasive predator

Greece is incentivizing fishermen with a generous bounty to hunt the dangerous silver-cheeked toadfish, an invasive species from the Indian Ocean now thriving in warming Mediterranean waters. This toxic pufferfish, capable of causing paralysis, damages fishing gear and threatens marine life. The pilot program, funded by the EU, aims to…

The Economic Times

How PM Modi Made History with One Extraordinary State Visit

History is often made quietly, but sometimes a single visit changes the course of international diplomacy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Seychelles became one such moment as he achieved two remarkable firsts that no Indian Prime Minister had accomplished before. Beyond the ceremonies and awards, the visit highlighted India's…

MyLifeXP

India-Seychelles conclude umbrella line of credit agreement worth Rs 1250 crore

India and Seychelles have solidified their partnership with a Rs. 1250 crore line of credit for development projects and an extradition treaty to combat crime. The nations also agreed to integrate India's UPI payment system and explore outer space cooperation. Seychelles requested Indian aid for AI, cybersecurity centers, and a…

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

From Garba to Moutya, Samosas to Chutney: PM Modi hails 'Creole Spirit' and maritime bond with India in historic Seychelles address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history as the first Indian PM to address Seychelles' parliament, emphasizing regional stability and the Indian Ocean's role as a connector. He highlighted India's unwavering commitment to Seychelles' sovereignty, noting naval ship presence at independence and its Golden Jubilee. Modi celebrated the nation's unique identity…

The Economic Times

'We meet not as strangers, but as old friends': PM Modi addresses Parliament of Seychelles, hails people-to-people ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Seychelles Parliament, his 20th foreign legislative address. He also received the "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" award, the nation's highest civilian honour, from President Wavel Herminie. Modi expressed gratitude for the award, stating it would inspire environmental conservation efforts. This visit highlights India's strong…

The Economic Times

Valued maritime partner and a close friend in Indian Ocean: PM Modi after arrival in Seychelles

"Deeply appreciate the warm welcome extended at the airport by Dr. Patrick Herminie. Seychelles is a valued maritime partner and a close friend in the Indian Ocean. Looking forward to a productive visit aimed at further strengthening our longstanding ties and enhancing cooperation for the benefit of the people of…

The Economic Times

PM Modi to visit Seychelles from Jun 27-29; to attend golden jubilee of country's National Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for a State visit to Seychelles from June 27-29, attending the nation's Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations as Guest of Honour. He will hold discussions with President Patrick Herminie to bolster bilateral ties across all sectors and address regional matters. India's participation in the…

The Economic Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Zanzibar travel guide: Best things to do, where to stay and top tips for visitors

Tanzania's island paradise has emerged as one of the Indian Ocean's fastest-growing travel destinations.

Euronews

Chikungunya Outbreaks Are Now Active in Three Different Countries and Territories Simultaneously — and Summer Travelers Are at Risk from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean

Active CDC travel notices cover chikungunya outbreaks in Suriname (Feb 2026), Mayotte (March 2026), and French Guiana (June 4, 2026). The FDA-approved Ixchiq vaccine is available but underused. Here is everything summer travelers to the Caribbean and Indian Ocean need to know.

Medical Daily

El Niño is here, but can the Indian Ocean Dipole save India's monsoon?

El Niño conditions have developed in the Pacific Ocean. This weather pattern often leads to less rain and hotter temperatures in India. Farmers and water resources could be affected. However, another climate pattern, the Indian Ocean Dipole, might help. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole could bring more rain. Experts are…

The Economic Times

Scientists discover 5 million-year-old whale graveyard stretching for hundreds of miles in the Indian Ocean

Researchers have discovered a "megasite" of dead whales along with new species of marine life feasting on the corpses.

LiveScience

World’s largest, deepest, oldest whale graveyard discovered in Indian Ocean

Chinese scientists have discovered a massive whale graveyard of around 500 skeletons, some dating back to more than 5 million years, at the bottom of the Indian Ocean west of Australia, according to research published in the journal Nature on Wednesday. The whale fall provides shelter and sustenance to a…

France 24

'India a critical anchor to hold the line': Hegseth lauds New Delhi's role in Indo-Pacific Security

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth highlighted India as a key pillar of regional stability at the Shangri-La Dialogue, noting its military modernization and growing role in the Indian Ocean. He emphasized India's defense manufacturing capabilities and the US commitment to co-production initiatives, underscoring the importance of collective readiness in…

The Economic Times

Why the Strait of Hormuz worries China more than Malacca

A new report highlights China's key maritime vulnerability lies at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Malacca Strait. This shifts strategic competition in the Indian Ocean to a new arena involving India, France, and the US. China's energy imports through this region expose it to potential exploitation by rival powers.

The Times of India

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

Hormuz exposes China's Indian Ocean vulnerability, new report

A new report suggests China's maritime vulnerability begins at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Strait of Malacca, creating a strategic competition arena in the Indian Ocean. This region is re-emerging as a key theatre, with China's energy dependence exposing vulnerabilities to rivals like India, France, and the US.

Euronews

SpaceX Starship explodes in Indian Ocean after splashdown

SpaceX launched its latest Starship test flight from Texas, with the spacecraft completing most mission objectives before exploding in the Indian Ocean after splashdown.

The Independent UK

SpaceX’s Starship V3 explodes in fireball during debut flight

SpaceX's Starship V3 made a fiery landing, exploding in a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean after its uncrewed debut flight.

The Guardian - UK

A Kristen Stewart heist movie gave me a thirst for adventure - I found it as an engineer on a remote oil rig

The 2004 film Catch That Kid gave me my love of cars. But when my Formula One career stalled, I took on a dangerous job in the middle of the Indian Ocean

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

SpaceX carries out mostly successful Starship test flight

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft splashed down into the Indian Ocean Friday after the company performed a mostly successful test flight of the latest version of its enormous rocket. There's a lot riding on SpaceX' the company is under contract with NASA to produce a modified version of Starship to serve as…

MyLifeXP

Why India And UAE Are Building A Hidden Super Corridor

The world is entering one of its most unstable and unpredictable periods in decades. Wars are intensifying across the Middle East, global shipping routes remain under threat, and even a single attack near the Strait of Hormuz can shake fuel prices and economies worldwide within hours. As many nations struggle…

The Economic Times

Sri Lanka's move to lease strategic airport near China-controlled Hambantota port sparks Indian interest

India is keenly watching Sri Lanka's move to offer control of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to foreign investors. This presents a significant opportunity for Indian companies to establish a strategic presence in the Indian Ocean. The airport, near the China-controlled Hambantota port, is being offered under a build-operate-transfer model.

The Economic Times

In 2013, scientists studying volcanic rocks near Mauritius uncovered ancient zircon clues that revealed a buried microcontinent beneath the Indian Ocean

Scientists have found a piece of ancient Earth's crust hidden in the Indian Ocean. This submerged landmass, called Mauritia, is not a lost continent but a microcontinent. Its discovery was made using tiny minerals and gravity measurements. This finding helps understand how continents break apart. Mauritia reveals secrets of Earth's…

The Times of India

In 1871, a farmer abandoned 5 cows on Amsterdam Island; 130 years later, scientists were stunned by what they found

In 1871, a French settler by the name of Heurtin left Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean. He left behind five cattle on this barren volcanic land, and without any human help, it appeared biologically unsustainable. Over a century later, scientists returned to check on the herd and found something…

The Independent UK

European fishing firms reflag ships to tap Indian Ocean tuna quotas, report finds

A new report reveals European companies have taken a third of the Indian Ocean's tropical tuna catch

Digital Camera World

A YouTuber dropped a night vision camera into the ocean – and managed to get the first footage of an elusive shark

A YouTuber captured footage of a giant ray and a shark species never before seen in the wild at the depths of the Indian Ocean below Nusa Penida, Bali

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Artificial Intelligence

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.