Pacific 4 days ago 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.
MILITARY September 21 US pours billions into Cold War submarine program as China bolsters navy The U.S. Navy is working to modernize a top secret undersea surveillance system in the Pacific Ocean as China grows increasingly aggressive in the region.
World September 19 China flies more than 150 military planes toward Taiwan as island condemns military ‘harassment’ Taiwan's National Defense Ministry said China flew more than 150 airplanes, including fighter jets, towards the island in the largest show of military force in recent months.