A magnitude-7.1 earthquake has hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country. Geoscience Australia said the quake struck about 100 kilometres north-east of Tonga. The US Geological Survey says it hit at a depth of 10 kilometres. The US Tsunami Warning Centre advises that tsunami waves are possible for coasts located…
BEIJING — China insisted on Monday that a visit this week by the prime minister of the Cook Islands to Beijing is not meant to conspire against anyone in the South Pacific, despite the trip stirring up a diplomatic spat between the tiny nation and its chief benefactor, New Zealand. China says a visit by…
Australia said on Friday it has agreed to help boost Solomon Islands’ police force with a finance and training package for the Pacific nation, which has fostered close ties with China. The deal includes A$190 million (US$118 million) in financing over four years, training and infrastructure including a police training centre in the Solomons’ capital…
Taiwan’s president departed Saturday for a trip to the South Pacific that will include a two-day transit in the U.S., his first since assuming office. 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…