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A general view shows the coastline of Funafuti Atoll, Tuvalu on February 19, 2004.
Published on Jun 04, 2026 10:59 am IST

US warns its citizens against Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands tsunami threats

The US embassy has urged American nationals in Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea keep an eye on official announcements, local news and and be ready to move to higher ground. Parts of the US west coast and Japan are being evacuated after a Tsunami warning following one of the strongest earthquakes in modern history hit Russia's eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. Darryl Oumi/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Darryl Oumi / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Jul 30, 2025 05:33 pm IST

China says a visit by Cook Islands' prime minister isn't meant to antagonize others in South Pacific

China says a visit by Cook Islands' prime minister isn't meant to antagonize others in South Pacific
Published on Feb 10, 2025 04:05 pm IST

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te departs for Pacific visit with 2-day stop in US

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te waves to the media as he departs for South Pacific at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Taiwan, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Lai leave Taiwan on Saturday on a weeklong trip to visit the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau 'X three diplomatic allies of the self-governed island. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
Published on Nov 30, 2024 09:02 pm IST

Vanuatu tourism hit as Air Vanuatu cancels flights, enters liquidation

Vanuatu tourism hit as Air Vanuatu cancels flights, enters liquidation
Published on May 10, 2024 10:13 am IST