The Pacific’s future: ‘It’s either rats or reefs’ | Climate Crisis
Do you remember the remote South Pacific island where Tom Hanks’ character was stranded in the 2000 film Cast Away?
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In Pacific islands, US’ diplomatic push stirs memories of neglect | Economy
As United States Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a major ramping up of US aid and diplomacy in Pacific island
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US announces major Pacific push, embassies in Tonga, Kiribati | Politics News
Vice President Kamala Harris announces new initiatives in region in unprecedented address to regional summit. The United States has unveiled
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Australian FM to visit Samoa, Tonga in bid to boost Pacific ties | Politics News
Penny Wong to visit the countries days after her Chinese counterpart, as China and Australia vie for regional influence. Australia’s
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China’s Pacific tour sparks hopes, fears in tiny island nations | Business and Economy News
At a carefully choreographed press conference in the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made a
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China wants closer security, trade links with the Pacific | Politics News
China will reportedly seek a wide-ranging security and economic deal with 10 Pacific states during Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s trip
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Tonga internet reconnected five weeks after volcanic eruption | Volcanoes News
Massive eruption and tsunami ruptured undersea cable leaving residents with only makeshift satellite connections. Tonga’s main internet connection to the
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Tonga to go into first-ever lockdown after two COVID cases | News
Community transmission and lockdown deals another blow to Tonga, as it deals with the aftermath of a catastrophic volcanic eruption.
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Earthquake strikes off Tonga’s coast days after volcanic eruption | Earthquakes News
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits almost two weeks after Tonga was devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami. A magnitude 6.2
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US gives $2.5m for Tonga disaster relief, as aid gathers pace | Volcanoes News
US will also deploy USS Sampson to join Australian and British ships on ‘contactless’ aid runs following eruption and tsunami.
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