Asia June 17, 2024 Singapore authorities say ship that hit tanker, causing oil spill, reported sudden loss of control The Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima struck the Singaporean fuel supply ship Marine Honor after the Vox Maxima reported a sudden loss of control, Singaporean authorities said.
China June 17, 2024 A timeline of clashes between China and the Philippines in South China Sea, following latest ship collision China and the Philippines have engaged in a series of confrontations in the South China Sea, which China claims as its own territory, as China pursues a large military expansion.
World June 8, 2024 Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia A missing Indonesian woman was tragically found eaten whole by a reticulated python that measured about 16 feet long, according to local officials.
VIDEO June 8, 2024 Reticulated python swallows woman whole in Indonesia A missing woman was found swallowed whole by a reticulated python in Indonesia. Locals cut the 16 foot snake open and recovered her body, authorities said. (Credit: Viral Press)
China June 7, 2024 Chinese coast guard blocked medical evacuation, Philippines says: 'barbaric and inhumane' The Philippine coast guard accused its Chinese counterpart of interfering with the evacuation of a sick crew member, even after they were informed of the operation's medical nature.
VIDEO June 7, 2024 WATCH: Chinese rubber boat blocks Philippines coast guard in the middle of a medical evacuation Chinese vessels harassed and blocked members of the Philippines coast guard who were attempting the medical evacuation of a sick crew member. (Philippine Coast Guard)
Crime June 1, 2024 Tulsi Gabbard's aunt killed, prominent Samoan author charged with murder The aunt of Tulsi Gabbard was killed last week and a prominent Samoan author and playwright has been charged with her murder, according to local reports.
DISASTERS May 30, 2024 Papua New Guinea landslide survivors grapple with slow evacuation after hundreds buried A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea buried Yambali village, leaving hundreds feared dead. Survivors are hesitant to evacuate, fearing another landslide.
France May 29, 2024 French authorities launch probe into violent unrest in New Caledonia that left 7 dead Authorities have opened an investigation into deadly unrest that has left seven people dead and significant destruction this month in France's New Caledonia.
Asia May 28, 2024 UN report urges action as Asia-Pacific faces economic slowdown and aging workforce A United Nations report has urged Asian and Pacific economies to prioritize education, training and social safety nets for workers to combat slowing economic growth.
Pacific May 24, 2024 Hundreds reportedly dead after severe landslide strikes Papua New Guinea village A massive landslide struck a village in Papua New Guinea on Friday, burying more than 50 homes and causing hundreds of fatalities, according to officials.