VIDEO 1 hour ago China’s foreign ministry blasts Taiwan inauguration, Philippines standoff in South China Sea Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, asserted China's sovereignty over Taiwan and the South China Sea following Taiwan's presidential inauguration. (Credit: Associated Press)
Pacific 20 hours ago Images show spectacle of Indonesian volcano eruption as authorities evacuate 7 nearby villages Multiple eruptions from Indonesian volcano Mount Ibu led to authorities evacuating seven villages within a four-mile radius of the geologic activity on Sunday.
France 3 days ago French security reinforcements ease violent unrest in New Caledonia After France imposed a state of emergency in New Caledonia, violent incidents slightly declined following the deployment of promised reinforcements, authorities say.
France 4 days ago France grapples to regain control of violent unrest in New Caledonia as death toll rises to 4 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.
Natural Disasters 5 days ago After dozens die in floods, Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall 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.
France 5 days ago France's Macron considers imposing state of emergency in New Caledonia over violent unrest 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.
France 6 days ago Curfew imposed in New Caledonia following 'high-intensity' violent unrest triggered by voting reforms Authorities in New Caledonia have implemented a two-day curfew and banned gatherings following violent unrest in Noumea and other areas, officials said.
Floods May 13 More bodies recovered after Indonesia flash floods bring death toll to 44 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.
Natural Disasters May 13 Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupts, authorities prepare to evacuate thousands Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupted for five minutes. Authorities have prepared evacuation tents nearby but have not yet ordered an evacuation.
Australia May 9 Australia and Tuvalu's new security deal clarifies 'veto power' over defense agreements with other countries Australia and the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu came to a new security agreement that eased the latter's concerns over the deal's effects on its sovereignty.