Tsunami warning in the Caribbean after 7.6 mangitude earthquake in the Pacific: these are the affected areas

by Martin Haffner Associate Editor A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea north of Honduras on Saturday, prompting neighboring islands and countries to issue tsunami alerts, including an advisory for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “There is a tsunami threat for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands due to sea level fluctuations and…

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How will Trump’s executive orders impact US foreign relations with Pacific Islands?

by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In the ever-evolving landscape of international relations, the Pacific Islands have emerged as a crucial arena for geopolitical competition, particularly between the United States and China. The recent executive orders issued by former President Donald Trump, while primarily focused on domestic policies, also hold significant implications for U.S. foreign relations…

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Mysterious climate-changing eruption that turned the sun blue traced to remote Pacific island

by Martin affner Associate Editor In an extraordinary convergence of geology and climate science, researchers have traced a recent eruption that dramatically affected atmospheric conditions and even turned sunlight blue to a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. The event has raised questions about the interplay between natural disasters and climate systems, as well as…

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Study reveals disasters increased by 700% in the last decade in this region: ‘The scale … is beyond what we have imagined’

by Martin Haffner Associate Editor A shocking new study has revealed a staggering 700% increase in natural disasters in the Pacific Islands region over the last decade, leaving experts reeling in their wake. The alarming trend has left scientists and policymakers scrambling to understand the causes behind this unprecedented spike and to develop effective strategies…

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Superpower rivalry is making Pacific aid a bargaining chip – vulnerable island nations still lose out

by Martin Haffner Associate Editor The A$140 million aid agreement between Australia and Nauru signed last week is a prime example of the geopolitical tightrope vulnerable Pacific nations are walking in the 21st century. The deal provides Nauru with direct budgetary support, stable banking services, and policing and security resources. In return, Australia will have…

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Pacific nations demand Climate Justice at The Hague press for accountability on global emissions

by Martin Haffner Associate Editor The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has become a battleground in the global fight against climate change, as the Cook Islands, Marshall Islands, and Solomon Islands presented impassioned arguments urging the Court to recognise the legal obligations of States in addressing the climate crisis. Representing some of…

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