The Diomede Islands, located in the Bering Strait between Russia and the United States, are home to one of the most ...

Discover the Strait of Hormuz: its map, critical importance, key facts, and role as a vital chokepoint for global oil transit. Learn why this narrow waterway is essential to energy markets.

Alaska Airlines Russia flights were a bold post-Cold War experiment connecting Alaska with Siberia in the 1990s.

In this fascinating video, we explore the bold and controversial plan to build a massive highway connecting Russia and Alaska, potentially linking Asia and North America via the Bering Strait.

As scientists continue to investigate, the very map of the world we thought we knew may change. Note: Materials provided above by The Brighter Side of News. Content may be edited for style and length.

Meanwhile, China is expanding the world’s largest navy by hull count. The Congressional Research Service estimates its fleet could grow from 370 to 435 ships by 2030.

Highway to the Flyway Because Nome is close to the Bering Strait, the area attracts birds that come to nest on the tundra or that are migrating to the North Slope or Russia. Nome is also convenient to ...

Newsweek has created a map showing the world's most hated countries and the United States comes in second in 2025. The map is based on the World Population Review's research for this year "by ...

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 7, 2025 While Russia and the United States of America may seem far apart on the global map, their closest point is just 2.4 miles (approximately 3.8 kilometres) apart.

The opening at the bottom is the Strait of Gibraltar, with the Mediterranean surrounding the physical landmass. The landmass includes Europe on the left, North Africa on the right, and the Middle East ...

The Bering Strait separates mainland Russia and the US at their closest point - a distance of around 55 miles. However, by zooming in closer, maps show that the two countries are actually ...