After Indonesia quake, 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits southwest of Malango in Solomon Islands
The quake comes a day after a 5.6 magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia's main island of Java.
Nov 22, 2022, 09:46 AM IST
Are Chinese military bases a threat to Australia, South Pacific nations?
Since World War II, Australia, France, New Zealand and the USA have been comfortable as undisputed "masters" of the South Pacific.
May 09, 2022, 11:50 AM IST
Australia accuses China of attempting to interfere in its election
Australia's Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has accused China of attempting to interfere in an election set for next month, reports IANS.
Apr 28, 2022, 20:24 PM IST
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes off Solomon Islands
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck off the coast of the Solomon Islands, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Monday.
Jan 27, 2020, 11:37 AM IST
This rat can crack coconuts with its teeth
Named Uromys vika, the new species is a lot bigger than the black rats that spread throughout the world with European colonists.
Sep 27, 2017, 15:36 PM IST
German airport offers prayer booth in 65 languages
The prayer booth at Stuttgart Airport's Terminal 3 features 300 prayers from various religions in 65 different languages.
May 05, 2017, 19:28 PM IST
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes off Solomon islands: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck off the Solomon Islands on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the second powerful tremor in the islands to Australia`s north in less than two weeks.
Dec 20, 2016, 13:17 PM IST
Magnitude 7.7 quake hits Solomon Islands, region at risk of tsunami
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit off the Solomon Islands early on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning in a wide area of the South Pacific.
Dec 09, 2016, 00:16 AM IST
Group rescued off Solomons after five weeks adrift: Reports
Fourteen people, including children, have been rescued off the Solomon Islands after being lost at sea for more than five weeks, surviving on betel nut skins, reports said Thursday.
May 12, 2016, 11:22 AM IST
