Americans are up to their eyebrows in water, relatively speaking. Other parts of the world aren’t as fortunate. A prominent Indian analyst, Brahma Chellaney, has been sounding the alarm for many years ...

Asia, the most populous continent, boasts a rich tapestry of cultures, religions, and ancient civilizations. From the Indus Valley to modern technological hubs, Asia significantly contributes to the ...

When he was in second grade, my son observed to me that Asia was a “fake continent.” Having considered myself an Asian all my adult life, I was taken aback that day as we studied an atlas together.

Australia may seem like a stable landmass, but it's steadily drifting northward at a surprising pace — about 2.8 inches (7 cm) per year, roughly the speed at which human fingernails grow. Scientists ...

Australia is on a collision course with Asia, moving north at an unusually fast pace. Scientists predict that in millions of years, the two continents will merge, triggering massive geological and ...