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September 3, 2024

The Pacific Ocean is the largest, oldest basin in the world, covering more than 30% of Earth’s surface

The largest and deepest of the world's ocean basins is the Pacific Ocean, covering approximately 63 million square miles. It's also considered the oldest of the world's ocean basins.

August 19, 2024

China and the Philippines trade blame after ships collide in disputed South China Sea

Coast guard ships from China and the Philippines collided on Monday in the South China Sea, damaging both vessels. Each side blames the other for the incident.

July 26, 2024

Gang kills at least 26 villagers in remote Papua New Guinea, officials say

A gang has killed at least 26 people across three villages in Papua New Guinea, marking the latest violence in the island nation relating to sorcery allegations and contested land ownership.

July 26, 2024

Best friends break world record by 9 days after successfully rowing across the Pacific Ocean

Two best friends now hold multiple world records after enduring 37 grueling days out on the Pacific Ocean — attempting to row from California to Hawaii. Here's their story.

July 22, 2024

Taiwan launches annual war games as tensions simmer with China

Taiwan began its annual Han Kuang war games, designed to simulate actual combat, as tensions simmer with China, which views Taiwan as its sovereign territory.

July 22, 2024

Taiwan launches annual war games, but this year is different as tensions simmer with China

Taiwan began its annual Han Kuang war games, designed to simulate actual combat, as tensions simmer with China, which views Taiwan as its sovereign territory. (Credit: Taiwan Military News Agency / Reuters)

July 22, 2024

China, Philippines announce deal to stop clashes in South China Sea

China and the Philippines announced an agreement intended to end escalating clashes in the South China Sea centering around Second Thomas Shoal.

July 11, 2024

Woman swept out to sea off Japanese beach is rescued 37 hours later -- and 50 miles offshore

Japan's coast guard reported that a woman who was swept out to sea while swimming was rescued 37 hours later, having drifted more than 50 miles in the Pacific Ocean.

July 8, 2024

Landslide at illegal gold mine in Indonesia leaves 11 dead, dozens missing

Heavy rains in Indonesia caused a landslide that killed at least 11 people at an illegal gold mine on Sulawesi island. Twenty-three survivors have been rescued so far.

June 24, 2024

Will US help Philippines stand up to neighborhood bully?

The United States’ reputation as a reliable ally is nowhere more at stake than in the Philippines. And that reputation is on the verge of going down the drain.