Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-teh, called on China to stop its political and military intimidation of Taiwan and work together to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the region.
French security forces have cleared the road between the airport and Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, removing 76 barricades amid ongoing unrest over changes to electoral laws.
France declares a state of emergency in New Caledonia amid violence over electoral reform.
Last month, the U. S. and Taiwanese navies conducted joint exercises in the Pacific Ocean, which were not disclosed, practicing basic operations such as communications, refueling and resupply, Reuters reported.
Gazprom, once Russia's most profitable company, is facing a prolonged period of poor performance due to the loss of gas sales to Europe, trying to compensate for this at the expense of the domestic market and exports to China.
Unprecedented heat waves in Asia and Africa have forced governments to close schools, highlighting how climate change threatens the education of millions of children.
April 2024 was the hottest April on record, extending an 11-month streak of record monthly temperatures, indicating that the world is dangerously close to exceeding the 1. 5°C global warming limit set by the Paris Agreement.
Researchers from Kyoto University and Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered a new species of lily called Lilium pacificum, the first new species of Japanese lily found in 110 years, growing in coastal areas facing the Pacific Ocean on the island of Honshu.
Papua New Guineans reject Biden's comments about cannibalism, urging him to focus on eliminating the remnants of World War II instead of making offensive remarks about their people.
One person is killed and seven are missing after two Japanese military helicopters collide and crash in the Pacific Ocean.
Two Japanese Navy helicopters with 8 crew members crash in the Pacific Ocean during a night exercise, 1 crew member survives, and 7 are still missing.
The Pentagon is preparing to quickly approve an arms package for Ukraine that includes much-needed artillery and air defense equipment as soon as Congress votes on additional funding for Ukraine.
The Biden Administration is willing to consider four separate bills proposed by the Speaker of the House to fund national security needs, including assistance to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other priorities, but insists that Ukraine and Israel receive the necessary security assistance as soon as possible.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 2 occurred in the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea, located in the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire. There is currently no threat of a tsunami.
China has launched a satellite communication system called Tiantong, which allows smartphones to directly connect to satellites, providing access to communication in areas without cellular coverage, solving the problem of communication interruptions during natural disasters.
World stars called on the U. S. Congress to approve military aid to Ukraine, as Ukrainians are fighting not only for their own statehood, but also for global peace, freedom, security and international order by resisting russian aggression.
A total solar eclipse will pass through the Pacific Ocean, Mexico, the United States, and Canada on April 8, and its full phase will last 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
The UK and Australia have signed a defense agreement that will facilitate cooperation in submarine warfare, mine clearance, intelligence sharing, climate change, and joint military exercises.
Without additional military assistance from the United States, Ukraine will face new challenges on the battlefield and will gradually lose more and more territory to Russia, according to senior U. S. intelligence officials.
Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson calls on Europe to persuade the United States to focus on Russia's war against Ukraine by increasing its own defense capabilities and aligning them with America's strategic interests, including the Chinese challenge.
The U. S. Army is reducing its force by 24,000 soldiers, or almost 5%, due to recruiting difficulties and a changing security environment.
US lawmakers are demanding that Elon Musk provide SpaceX's Starshield satellite communications network to the US defense forces in Taiwan after he refused to do business in the country for years due to his reluctance to escalate conflicts.
At least 49 people have been killed in clashes between tribes in Papua New Guinea's Enga province over a long-standing territorial dispute.
India resumed oil imports from russia, purchasing a shipment of Sokol oil through a trader and probably paying in UAE dirhams.
India resumed imports of Russian Sokol crude oil in February after a two-month hiatus, with at least two refineries receiving shipments, according to ship tracking and trade sources.
A plane with four Canadian paratroopers was forced to make an emergency landing on a Mexican beach, killing a 62-year-old man and injuring people on board.
The US and the Philippines conducted joint naval and air patrols in the South China Sea as part of annual military exercises, with a US general saying that this does not affect America's focus on the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to introduce a bill that provides funding for Ukraine, Israel, and other priorities without including a bipartisan border security agreement.
American ambassadors from nine Pacific Rim countries signed a letter calling on Congress to pass a bill to provide assistance to Ukraine and other allies in order to maintain trust with strategic partners.
Today, on February 1, all fans of adventure literature can join the celebration of Robinson Crusoe Day, one of the most beloved literary heroes of childhood. The novel "The Life and Extraordinary and Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by English writer Daniel Defoe was first published in 1719.