BlueWorld.org is a world geography web site for people who want to know more about the regions and countries that make up our world. It was designed to help researchers, students, and laypersons find information and news from the many nations of our world, quickly, easily, and in one place. Use the menus above to get started.
The site is still a work in progress, so expect new countries to be added over time.
World News Headlines
- Australia urged to protect Iran women's football team as they prepare to fly home
on March 9, 2026Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.
- G7 to take 'necessary measures' to support energy supplies
on March 9, 2026Finance ministers and the IEA discussed options for stabilising oil prices which surpassed $100.
- Guinea opposition leader urges 'direct resistance' after 40 parties dissolved
on March 9, 2026Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.
- N Korea cancels Pyongyang Marathon for 'some reasons'
on March 9, 2026The annual event, usually held in April, has been cancelled a month before it was due to take place, a tour agency says.
- Istanbul's ex-mayor on trial for corruption charges
on March 9, 2026Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival.
- Police release images of Oslo US embassy explosion suspect
on March 9, 2026Norwegian police say their investigation so far shows Sunday's blast was caused by an improvised device.
- Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices
on March 9, 2026As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.
- India offered sanctuary to Iranian ship three days before US sank it
on March 9, 2026India says Tehran sought permission to dock three ships on the day the US and Israel began a war on Iran.
- Bag of cannabis and cash accidentally donated to NZ charity shop
on March 9, 2026Two teenagers have been arrested after inadvertently leaving the knapsack for staff to find.
- Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
on March 9, 2026The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
- Alleged Bondi gunman seeks order to suppress family's identity
on March 9, 2026Naveed Akram is seeking to prevent media publishing details about his mother, sister and brother.
- Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws
on March 9, 2026Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.
- Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say
on March 9, 2026A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.
- Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps
on March 9, 2026Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.
- Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
on March 9, 2026Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
- Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
on March 8, 2026Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
- Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster
on March 8, 2026More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.
- Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been terrorism, Norway police say
on March 8, 2026Police say they are investigating other motives after the blast caused minor damage to the embassy building.
- Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month
on March 8, 2026The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.
- War fuels debate in Cyprus over UK military bases
on March 8, 2026“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.
- 'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
on March 8, 2026UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
- Rapper-politician Balendra Shah unseats Nepal's ex-PM as he heads for victory
on March 8, 2026Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.
- Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change
on March 8, 2026Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.
- Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots
on March 8, 2026Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.
- Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands
on March 8, 2026Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.
- Boy, 12, among six dead as tornadoes hit Michigan and Oklahoma
on March 8, 2026The storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, damaged buildings and ripped the roofs off some houses.
- The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India
on March 8, 2026Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.
- Dancers loved practising in this Singapore walkway. Then the complaints came
on March 7, 2026In super-organised Singapore, disputes over public space are a battle between control and chaos.
- We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
on March 7, 2026Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.