The Philippine coast guard accused its Chinese counterpart of interfering with the evacuation of a sick crew member, even after they were informed of the operation's medical nature.
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.
A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea buried Yambali village, leaving hundreds feared dead. Survivors are hesitant to evacuate, fearing another landslide.
Authorities have opened an investigation into deadly unrest that has left seven people dead and significant destruction this month in France's New Caledonia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia's deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, pledged support to the Solomon Islands during a visit as part of an effort to counter China's growing influence in the South Pacific.
French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise visit to New Caledonia to address ongoing unrest in the territory. The visit was announced by Prisca Thevenot.
Multiple eruptions from Indonesian volcano Mount Ibu led to authorities evacuating seven villages within a four-mile radius of the geologic activity on Sunday.
After France imposed a state of emergency in New Caledonia, violent incidents slightly declined following the deployment of promised reinforcements, authorities say.
Riots have erupted in New Caledonia, resulting in four deaths and widespread destruction. France has declared a state of emergency and aims to restore order.
Indonesian authorities have seeded clouds in a bid to prevent further rainfall after flash floods that hit the country's Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 59 people dead.
French President Emmanuel Macron is considering imposing a state of emergency in New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific, in response to a surge in violence.
Authorities in New Caledonia have implemented a two-day curfew and banned gatherings following violent unrest in Noumea and other areas, officials said.
In Indonesia, heavy rains and a landslide caused a river to overflow its banks, resulting in flash floods that have killed at least 44 people with 15 still missing.
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