Pacific
Australia signs major defense alliance with Fiji as China plans nuclear missile test in Pacific
"An attack on Fiji from an outside force would trigger Australia's full support for Fiji and for its sovereignty," Albanese said.
'We think Tehran, they think Taiwan': Israeli official exposes US-Israel strategic divide
Heading ‘Down Under’: The Jerusalem Post announces Sydney Summit
El Niño forming in Pacific could become the strongest in 70 years, threatening food supplies
As China's regional influence expands so does it's strike capacity over Australia, says think tank
"China's military build-up is reshaping the balance of power in ways that affect Australian security regardless of China's ability to strike Australian territory," the Lowy Institute said.
Pacific officially enters El Niño, hot weather pattern may be 'very strong,' US organization warns
NOAA stated that there was a 63% chance of sea surface temperatures exceeding 2.0° in the region, with the possibility of these higher temperatures causing the event to be considered "very strong."
The Qatar lesson: How small states wield outsized power in a connected world - opinion
In the age of globalization, new tools of influence have entered the arena. In the past, a country’s power was measured by the number of tanks, aircraft, and soldiers at its disposal.
US strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel in Pacific kills two
The strike is the latest in a series of operations targeting suspected drug-trafficking networks conducted under the Trump administration.
'A historic step': Sa'ar attends opening of Fiji's new Israel embassy after 30 years
"Together with Minister Ioane Naivalurua, we signed agreements on national security cooperation and diplomatic training," Sa'ar wrote.
Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies found
Seventeen people, including seven Singaporeans and 10 Indonesians, survived the incident.
WATCH: US intercepts 'stateless sanctioned' vessel in Indo-Pacific area, enforcing Iran sanctions
The Pentagon confirmed a US military boarding of the stateless M/T Tifani, a vessel tied to Iranian smuggling activity, as part of global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks.
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake off northeast Japan triggers tsunami warnings and evacuations
The tremor had an epicenter in the Pacific Ocean and was 10 km deep, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Small nations, strong ties: Fiji’s ambassador talks faith, friendship, and Israel - interview
In an interview with the Magazine, Ambassador Jesoni Vitusagavulu explained the strategic - as well as spiritual - reasons behind Fiji’s support for Israel.
China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi Jinping tells island's opposition leader
Xi Jinping told Taiwan's opposition leader that China "won’t tolerate" independence, as military tensions rise around the island during talks on cross-strait relations.
