World Jun 17 Chinese vessel collides with Philippine ship in latest South China Sea confrontation By David Rising, Associated Press
Politics Sep 24 U.S. will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden prepares to host Pacific summit President Joe Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations Monday with two South Pacific nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, as his administration aims to show to Pacific Island leaders that it is committed to increasing American presence in the region. By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Politics Sep 10 Biden says aim of U.S. outreach to Vietnam is global stability, not ‘containing China’ President Joe Biden said Sunday his visit to Vietnam to showcase stronger ties with Hanoi was not about trying to start a “cold war” with China, but rather was part of a broader effort to provide global stability by building U.S. relationships throughout… By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
World Nov 19 Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade as APEC summit ends Leaders from around the Asia-Pacific called for an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine and pledged to steer the region’s economies toward sustainable growth as they wrapped up summit meetings Saturday. By Krutika Pathi, Chisato Tanaka, Chalida Ekvittayavechnukul, Associated Press
World May 07 Many Pacific islands are untouched by COVID-19. Its arrival could be disastrous Several governments in the Pacific have warded off the coronavirus so far by imposing early and strict quarantines. But the benefit of being a rural island is likely to disappear if the highly infectious disease is introduced. By Maea Lenei Buhre
Oct 28 Islands regain some air, sea access after monster storm By Caleb Jones, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press Some airport and shipping access has returned to a U.S. Pacific territory ravaged by a super typhoon, but tens of thousands of residents still without power and sifting through rubble face a long road to recovery. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch News Wrap: Hagel, Chinese defense minister discuss disputed islands By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met with China’s defense minister, who warned that his government is ready to use force to defend their sovereignty over a group of islands under territorial dispute with Japan and… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch Secretary of State Kerry urges developing nations to face climate change perils By PBS News Hour Continue watching