France 1 day ago French security reinforcements ease violent unrest in New Caledonia After France imposed a state of emergency in New Caledonia, violent incidents slightly declined following the deployment of promised reinforcements, authorities say.
France 2 days ago France grapples to regain control of violent unrest in New Caledonia as death toll rises to 4 Riots have erupted in New Caledonia, resulting in four deaths and widespread destruction. France has declared a state of emergency and aims to restore order.
Natural Disasters 3 days ago After dozens die in floods, Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall Indonesian authorities have seeded clouds in a bid to prevent further rainfall after flash floods that hit the country's Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 59 people dead.
France 3 days ago France's Macron considers imposing state of emergency in New Caledonia over violent unrest French President Emmanuel Macron is considering imposing a state of emergency in New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific, in response to a surge in violence.
France 4 days ago Curfew imposed in New Caledonia following 'high-intensity' violent unrest triggered by voting reforms Authorities in New Caledonia have implemented a two-day curfew and banned gatherings following violent unrest in Noumea and other areas, officials said.
Floods 5 days ago More bodies recovered after Indonesia flash floods bring death toll to 44 In Indonesia, heavy rains and a landslide caused a river to overflow its banks, resulting in flash floods that have killed at least 44 people with 15 still missing.
Natural Disasters 5 days ago Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupts, authorities prepare to evacuate thousands Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupted for five minutes. Authorities have prepared evacuation tents nearby but have not yet ordered an evacuation.
Australia May 9 Australia and Tuvalu's new security deal clarifies 'veto power' over defense agreements with other countries Australia and the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu came to a new security agreement that eased the latter's concerns over the deal's effects on its sovereignty.
Pacific May 9 Former Fiji prime minister sentenced to prison for interfering in criminal investigation Former Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to prison for attempting to obstruct a criminal investigation during his time in office.
China May 7 China says Australian helicopter 'provoked' response after near miss encounter with Chinese jet China blamed Australia for a recent encounter over the Yellow Sea in which a Chinese jet dropped flares near an Australian helicopter when it got too close to Chinese airspace.