China sends warships into Pacific amid Japan's new national security strategy
The Communist Party newspaper Global Times on Friday cited unidentified experts saying the "mission 'sent a signal amid Japan's recent militaristic moves' that will display the PLA's capabilities in safeguarding China's national sovereignty.
Dec 16, 2022, 16:18 PM IST
The world now has a fifth ocean - the Southern Ocean
For years, we have known that the world is home to four oceans, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic oceans. But now, National Geographic, one of the world's most prestigious and well-known mapmakers, has declared the presence of this fifth ocean, the Southern Ocean
Jun 24, 2021, 15:25 PM IST
Scientists digging deep to unearth secrets about Earth's newest member – Zealandia!
In a paper published in the Geological Society of America's Journal GSA Today in February, researchers made the case that it should be considered a new continent.
Jul 28, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
5.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines
The quake was located 13.3 km west of Burauen in Leyte province, according to the US Geological Survey.
Jul 10, 2017, 09:51 AM IST
More heavy rain forecast for Japan as death toll rises to 16
Authorities warned of more downpours over the weekend, compounding the misery that the summer storms have brought to southwest Japan since Wednesday.
Jul 08, 2017, 12:53 PM IST
Joint activities with Japan on disputed islands is possible: Vladimir Putin
Russian joint economic activity with Japan is possible on the disputed Kurile islands in the Pacific.
Jun 15, 2017, 19:46 PM IST
ADB lending hits record high
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) operations exceeded the $30 billion mark for the first time in its 50-year history as regional demand for development finance and knowledge continues to grow, a report said on Tuesday.
Apr 25, 2017, 18:15 PM IST
Japan monitoring Chinese aircraft carrier in the Pacific
The Japanese government said on Monday that it is keeping a close watch on the activities of Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning in the Western Pacific, and added that its military drills "show the expansion of capabilities of the Chinese naval forces".
Dec 26, 2016, 15:22 PM IST
Stranded Pacific lawmaker flees to New Zealand
A Nauru opposition figure dramatically escaped from the Pacific nation this week after being trapped there for a year.
Jul 13, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
Sea level rise: 40 million Indians at risk; Mumbai and Kolkota to be worst hit, says UN report
The Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-6): Regional Assessments said that the worst impacts of climate change are projected to occur in the Pacific and South and Southeast Asia.
May 20, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Solar-powered plane to soar again on round-the-world flight
The solar-powered plane, which stores energy in batteries for when the sun is not shining, will stop in New York before a transatlantic flight to Europe.
May 02, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
Fiji residents ordered to stay inside as cyclone looms
Authorities in Fiji ordered people to stay inside as a tropical cyclone bore down on the Pacific tourist destination Wednesday, taking no chances after a recent monster storm killed 44 people.
Apr 06, 2016, 11:20 AM IST
Total solar eclipse captivates Asia, Pacific: Watch replay if you missed it Live earlier!
A solar eclipse is a natural event that takes place on Earth when the Moon moves in its orbit between Earth and the Sun.
Mar 09, 2016, 04:39 AM IST
Storm Olaf in Pacific could become a hurricane: US monitors
Tropical Storm Olaf has formed in the eastern Pacific far from land and could become a hurricane on Sunday, US forecasters said.
Oct 18, 2015, 05:20 AM IST
