NASA is watching in real-time for the birth of a new island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean

An island could form in the Bismarck Sea, north of Papua New Guinea, as a new underwater volcano erupts close to the surface.

Pacific Islands reject missile test in ‘blue continent’

The term “Blue continent” is used by Pacific Islands to describe a joint home and shared stewardship of the ocean. Read more ...

China’s missile test exposes lack of unity among Pacific island nations

While some Pacific Islands Forum members have criticised the test near Tuvalu, Papua New Guinea appears to have backtracked, analysts say.

Pacific islands torn on how to respond to Beijing missile test

Divisions over China have prevented the Pacific’s peak regional body from issuing a cautiously worded statement expressing ...

The Pacific Ocean is running a fever. Why that’s an ominous sign.

A marine heat wave covering an area eight times the size of the United States could soon fuel serious storms and extreme heat ...
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Breaking America’s Promise to Pacific Island Veterans

In January, Robson Henry died at the age of 66. Chances are, you have never heard of Henry. He was not famous, rich, or ...

Pacific version of NATO Launched to counter China

Australia, New Zealand and Fiji will be in the Ocean of Peace Alliance.

Western media’s hype of China factor over NZ-PNG defense deal aims to limit Pacific nations’ independent choices: Chinese expert

New Zealand and Papua New Guinea (PNG) signed a defense cooperation agreement late Wednesday, with some foreign media hyping ...

8 Budget-Friendly Pacific Islands Where Retirees Can Make Savings Last Longer

It’s possible to enjoy the sea, nature, good weather, laid-back lifestyle, and the other benefits of island life on a much ...

Opinion: Beijing claims part of the Pacific near Taiwan as sovereign Chinese water

Taiwan sits in the center of this crucial perimeter.
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Australia and Fiji sign a new defence pact as China launches a ballistic missile test in the Pacific. What does it all mean?

As part of his tour of the Pacific, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a significant defence treaty with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka. Called the Ocean of Peace Alliance or Veitacini ...