June 7, 2024 WATCH: Chinese rubber boat blocks Philippines coast guard in the middle of a medical evacuation Chinese vessels harassed and blocked members of the Philippines coast guard who were attempting the medical evacuation of a sick crew member. (Philippine Coast Guard)
June 1, 2024 Tulsi Gabbard's aunt killed, prominent Samoan author charged with murder The aunt of Tulsi Gabbard was killed last week and a prominent Samoan author and playwright has been charged with her murder, according to local reports.
May 30, 2024 Papua New Guinea landslide survivors grapple with slow evacuation after hundreds buried A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea buried Yambali village, leaving hundreds feared dead. Survivors are hesitant to evacuate, fearing another landslide.
May 29, 2024 French authorities launch probe into violent unrest in New Caledonia that left 7 dead Authorities have opened an investigation into deadly unrest that has left seven people dead and significant destruction this month in France's New Caledonia.
May 28, 2024 UN report urges action as Asia-Pacific faces economic slowdown and aging workforce A United Nations report has urged Asian and Pacific economies to prioritize education, training and social safety nets for workers to combat slowing economic growth.
May 24, 2024 Hundreds reportedly dead after severe landslide strikes Papua New Guinea village A massive landslide struck a village in Papua New Guinea on Friday, burying more than 50 homes and causing hundreds of fatalities, according to officials.
May 24, 2024 Police officer in custody after fatally shooting man in France's New Caledonia amid unrest A French police officer in New Caledonia has been taken into custody after fatally shooting a 48-year-old man. The officer and a colleague were attacked by a group.
May 24, 2024 Man fatally shot by police in violence-hit New Caledonia A man was shot dead by police in New Caledonia amid ongoing riots on Friday evening. The shooting occurred when police officers were reportedly attacked by a group.
May 21, 2024 First Australian flight evacuating citizens from New Caledonia touches down The French territory of New Caledonia has been consumed by riots sparked by electoral changes by the French government. Australia has begun to evacuate its citizens who are stuck there.
May 21, 2024 First Australian flight evacuating citizens from New Caledonia touches down The French territory of New Caledonia has been consumed by riots sparked by electoral changes by the French government. Australia has begun to evacuate its citizens who are stuck there. (Credit: Australian Broadcasting Corporation/Reuters)