Magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near an international shipping terminal in Port Vila, Vanuatu, causing widespread destruction and unconfirmed ...
Tag: Pacific
US Aircraft Carrier Carries More Firepower on Return to West Pacific
A U.S. aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, deployed in the Western Pacific Ocean, received additional firepower with six F-35C ...
Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: South Korea’s political crisis, a cause for concern?
Last week's crisis in South Korea, sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, raised global concerns due ...
Taiwan's president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit
Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te began a two-day transit in the U.S. with a stopover in Hawaii, drawing criticism from Beijing; ...
’Bomb cyclone’ brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific Northwest
A "bomb cyclone" is bringing high winds and heavy rain to Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, with the strongest ...
Pacific finance needs top $2b as storms hit, seas rise
The Catholic Church's aid agency highlights the urgent need for Pacific Island nations to receive $US1.5 billion annually for climate ...
Wales vs Fiji LIVE rugby: Hosts seek much-needed win as Pacific Islanders come to Cardiff
Warren Gatland’s Wales are in dire need of a victory as they kick off their Autumn Nations Series against Fiji, ...
Pacific Championship five quick hits: Tonga go the distance and Test rookies stand tall as Parramatta turns red
The rugby league season concludes with Australia defeating Tonga 20-14 in a thrilling match at Western Sydney Stadium, showcasing the ...
Climate ‘flashpoint’ looms for Trump’s China-centric focus on Pacific: US analysts
Growing U.S. security and diplomatic ties with Pacific island nations are expected to continue despite potential changes in American foreign ...
Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Indonesia, China and the South China Sea
Indonesia removed three Chinese vessels from the South China Sea amid speculation about China testing Indonesian resolve in the Northern ...
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