Pacific

Pacific 2 days ago

Philippine coast guard constructs new surveillance base in the South China Sea to monitor Chinese vessels

The Philippine coast guard has announced a new surveillance base on the Thitu Island in the South China Sea, in an effort to monitor China's aggressive behavior in the disputed waters.

Pacific 3 days ago

Dutch court orders Greenpeace to disband protest aboard deep-sea mining ship

A Dutch court ruled Thursday that Greenpeace demonstrators must disembark from a deep-sea mining vessel, aboard which they staged a protest.

Pacific November 23

Fiji eyes Chinese partnership in upgrading its ports

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Wednesday told lawmakers that he aims to collaborate with Beijing in overhauling the Pacific island nation's shipyards and ports.

Joe Biden November 20

Biden admin poised to green-light tribal gambling expansion despite opposition from Native Americans, Dems

The Biden administration is expected to finalize a plan to allow a Native American tribe in Oregon to expand its casino operation, a move starkly opposed by other tribes.

OPINION November 15

Time for US to counter the bully at 30,000 feet

China has conducted a jaw-dropping 180 intercepts against U.S. aircraft since the fall of 2021, according to a recently released Pentagon annual report.

Weather November 12

Weather agency predicts a rough winter in parts of US

The NOAA released its annual predictions for snowfall across the United States, showing that a moderate-to-strong El Niño winter could lead to less snow across the north.

Japan November 10

New island emerges off coast of Japan following underwater volcanic eruption

A small new island has emerged off Japan's coast after an underwater volcano erupted about 1200 kilometers south of mainland Japan and a kilometer from Iwo Jima.

China October 23

US vows to defend Philippines against China’s ‘dangerous’ actions under Truman-era treaty

The U.S. State Department said the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty obliges it to defend the Philippines, should its vessels come under an armed attack.

Pacific October 10

Naked Australian solo rower rescued atop capsized vessel after hours adrift in Pacific: ‘Life or death’

Tom Robinson, of Brisbane, Australia, was trying to become the youngest person to row across the Pacific Ocean when he was left naked and adrift at sea.

World October 6

Philippines furious after Chinese coast guard ship comes within 3 feet of colliding with Philippine vessel

The Philippines strongly condemned China's navy for a 'dangerous' maneuver in the South China Sea, near Second Thomas Shoal, when two ships nears collided.