A 2D representation of Earth, such as a chart or map, can mislead us when visualizing long international routes.

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

Alaska is a prime location for birdwatchers. Local guides help avian observers check bristle-thighed curlews off their bucket ...

A Russian naval task group has conducted exercises and port calls during its deployment in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

The Diomede Islands is a surprising ... sometimes," the video notes. While Russia and the United States of America may seem far apart on the global map, their closest point is just 2.4 miles ...

The dispute over the Russian-controlled Kuril Islands dates back to World War II. On Tuesday, the Japanese Foreign Ministry reiterated its commitment to a peace treaty with Russia in its 2025 ...

It reiterates Tokyo's position that the southern Kuril Islands are "original Japanese territories under illegal occupation by Russia". Japan considers the issue of resuming humanitarian exchanges with ...

Meanwhile, Mr Trump has urged Russia to stop bombing Ukraine, after a ballistic missile strike in Kryvyi Rih killed 20, including nine children., “We are talking to Russia. We would like them to ...

The Japanese Foreign Ministry said in its 2024 annual report that despite strained relations with Russia, it remains committed to signing a peace treaty in hopes of reclaiming the southern Kuril ...

7—This month, state officials voted unanimously to change the names of a creek and a hill on an Aleutian island ... in Alaska, to drop words and names with derogatory connections from maps ...