India announces $12 million for 12 Pacific Island states for development projects
The 12 nations are--Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Independent State of Papua New Guinea, The Independent State of Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu as part India-Pacific Islands Developing States (PSIDS) Leaders’ Meeting on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Sep 25, 2019, 11:45 AM IST
Tonga's king dissolves parliament, orders new election
Tonga is the Pacific's only monarchy but has attempted to increase democracy in recent years.
Aug 25, 2017, 12:20 PM IST
Highly pathogenic bird flu detected in Japan
A highly pathogenic H5N6 strain was found in wild birds and poultrey farms in multiple locations in Japan, reports said.
Nov 29, 2016, 12:30 PM IST
Australia returns Sri Lankans from `people-smuggling` boat
Australia has returned home six Sri Lankans which it said were onboard a "people smuggling boat" after intercepting it at sea, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said Wednesday.
Aug 17, 2016, 09:07 AM IST
Magnitude 6.5 quake hits off coast of Pacific nation of Vanuatu - USGS
Earthquake in Vanuatu.
Apr 15, 2016, 04:54 AM IST
