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Passenger dies in Hong Kong airport runway emergency

A passenger has died and multiple others injured after a Cathay Pacific flight was forced to make an abrupt emergency stop during takeoff at Hong Kong International Airport, sparking chaos and medical emergencies onboard.

Philippines 7.1 Quake Sparks Tsunami Alert

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the Philippines, triggering immediate tsunami warnings across the Pacific region. Emergency services are on high alert as coastal communities brace for potential waves.

Australia-Papua New Guinea Sign Historic Security Pact

In a landmark move that reshapes Pacific power dynamics, Australia has signed a comprehensive security agreement with Papua New Guinea, marking Canberra's strongest commitment yet to regional stability amid growing Chinese influence.

California Emergency: Pacific Storms Trigger State Crisis

Southern California faces nature's fury as torrential rains and hurricane-force winds trigger widespread flooding, power outages and evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom mobilises emergency response amid the atmospheric river onslaught.

Albanese faces Pacific backlash over Woodside gas decision

Australian PM Anthony Albanese confronts mounting pressure from Pacific leaders over the controversial Woodside North West Shelf extension, overshadowing the Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands. The decision tests Australia's climate commitments and

UK's HMS Prince of Wales Leads Naval Drills with South Korea

In a powerful demonstration of Global Britain, the Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales conducts joint exercises with South Korean forces in the Indo-Pacific, underscoring the UK's commitment to regional security and its strategic tilt towards the re

Albanese Counters China in Vanuatu as Nature Laws Stall

Australian PM Anthony Albanese makes a strategic visit to Vanuatu for the Pacific Islands Forum, aiming to reinforce regional ties and counter China's growing influence, while back home, the government faces a critical battle over stalled environmental la

Hurricane Kiko Upgraded to Category 4, Hawaii Monitors

Hurricane Kiko has been rapidly upgraded to a Category 4 storm, churning dangerously in the Eastern Pacific. While its direct path remains uncertain, forecasters warn Hawaii must remain on high alert for potential severe weather conditions in the coming d

Major Pacific Storm To Hit California, Southwest US

A significant atmospheric river event is set to batter California and the Southwest US, bringing heavy rain, mountain snow, and potential flooding, with meteorologists warning of travel disruptions and power outages.

Australia Deepens Defence Pact with PNG in Pacific Power Play

Australia signs a sweeping new defence agreement with Papua New Guinea, escalating a fierce diplomatic battle with China for influence in the Pacific region. The deal grants significant military access, marking a new phase in regional security.

I Stayed on 'Cursed' Island Where Locals Are Fleeing

A travel journalist's dream trip to the Pacific paradise of Niue turns into a shocking discovery of a 'cursed' island battling depopulation, crippling costs, and a hidden darkness behind its idyllic facade. This is not your typical holiday review.

US Navy Warship Transits Taiwan Strait, Defying China

A US Navy destroyer has conducted a high-profile transit through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, challenging Beijing's territorial claims and reaffirming Washington's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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