In a bid to safeguard the tranquility of the Pacific islands, Fiji’s prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, has emphasized the paramount significance of upholding the region as a “zone of peace.” Rabuka’s cautious stance materialized as he voiced concerns about the potential escalation of rivalry between two global giants, the United States and China, into a […]
China’s controversial move to impose a seafood ban on Japan has ignited a fiery debate following the release of over a million tonnes of radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. Amidst cries of hypocrisy and diplomatic tensions, scientists have raised questions about the discrepancy between China’s own nuclear […]
The oil and gas sector has engaged in a legal battle with the U.S. government over alterations made to an impending Gulf auction. The changes enacted to safeguard an endangered whale species have ignited a clash between energy interests and environmental protection. An influential trade group representing the oil and gas industry, the state of […]
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the infamous leader of the Wagner mercenary group, is reportedly dead following a jet crash in Russia. The country’s Federal Agency for Air Transport revealed that Prigozhin, along with nine others, likely perished in the incident. Although the agency indicated Prigozhin’s presence on the flight, NBC News has yet to independently verify this […]
North Korea’s pursuit of a military spy satellite encountered yet another setback as its second attempt to place a spy satellite in orbit failed due to an issue with the rocket booster’s third stage. The failure comes after a similar unsuccessful launch in May of the Chollima-1 rocket. The isolated nation’s space authorities remain resolute, […]
Australia and China have pledged increased assistance to the Pacific Islands in their fight against climate change, while the leaders of four nations debate declaring the strategic region “neutral” as China and the United States vie for influence. The leaders of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, and New Caledonia’s ruling FLNKS party met […]
Amid concerns over the future of Indonesia’s dog meat trade, restaurant owners are apprehensive as local authorities intensify crackdowns on the controversial practice. Animal welfare activists have long called for the prohibition of the dog meat trade due to its inherent cruelty and potential risks to public health. The trade has sustained businesses like Lina […]
Japan has commenced the discharge of over 1 million tonnes of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the devastated Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, evoking sharp criticism from neighboring countries. The move has sparked protests from China, South Korea, and local fishing communities. Tensions escalated as China swiftly imposed a blanket ban on all […]
The Biden administration’s policy that grants temporary residence and work opportunities to individuals from Latin America and the Caribbean is facing a legal challenge initiated by a coalition of Republican-led states. The contentious humanitarian parole program, aimed at providing relief to migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, is poised for a legal showdown as […]
As a relentless heatwave tightens its grip on the central United States, more than 100 million people find themselves under heat alerts, facing the challenges posed by soaring temperatures and stifling humidity. The Upper Midwest down to the Gulf Coast is in the throes of this brutal weather phenomenon, underscoring the urgent need for precautionary […]
