Pacific Ocean: News
19 Apr 2024
Joe BidenUS: Biden raises eyebrows by claiming cannibals 'ate' his uncle
United States President Joe Biden's comments about his uncle, 2nd Lt. Ambrose J Finnegan Jr, potentially falling victim to cannibalism in Papua New Guinea during World War II have sparked confusion and criticism.
19 Apr 2024
Joe BidenBiden shares unusual anecdote about uncle in WWII
Michael Kabuni, a political science professor at Papua New Guinea University, said that some communities did practice cannibalism in the past.
18 Apr 2024
IndonesiaOver 11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as volcano erupts
Authorities in Indonesia have closed an airport, and residents have evacuated homes near an erupting volcano owing to the risk of spreading ash, falling boulders, heated volcanic clouds, and a tsunami.
18 Apr 2024
IndonesiaTsunami alert issued following multiple volcano eruptions in Indonesia
Authorities in Indonesia on Wednesday put the country on high alert following a series of eruptions from Mount Ruang, a volcano located on the remote Ruang Island in North Sulawesi.
29 Feb 2024
Chile'Walking' fish discovered in offshore Chile
In early 2024, scientists embarked on an expedition aboard the Falkor research vessel from the Schmidt Ocean Institute, venturing into the depths of the southeastern Pacific Ocean.
05 Oct 2023
TsunamiJapan hit by 6.6 magnitude earthquake
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Torishima Island, off the eastern coast of Japan's Izu Peninsula, at 11:00am (local time) on Thursday.
08 Sep 2023
ResearchTonga volcanic eruption unleashed fastest ocean flows ever documented
The 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga, in the southern Pacific Ocean, triggered the fastest underwater currents ever measured, according to a study published in the journal Science.
24 Aug 2023
JapanWhy Japan is releasing radioactive wastewater into Pacific Ocean
Japan has started the process of releasing over one million tonnes of contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean.
17 Jul 2023
AustraliaAustralian man and dog survive 2 months in Pacific Ocean
In a strange piece of news coming in from Sydney, Australia, a man named Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella survived an astounding two months in the Pacific Ocean.
15 Feb 2023
New ZealandNew Zealand: Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 detected off coast
An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of New Zealand on Wednesday.
11 Jan 2023
CaliforniaUS: Rainstorms flood California, 14 dead, mass evacuation underway
An "incessant parade of storms" and torrential rains as per the US National Weather Service have inundated the state of California, prompting a mass evacuation of as many as 50,000 citizens.
11 Dec 2022
Menstruation5 unique menstrual rituals around the world
Menstruation is not only about physical transformation in a girl's body, but it also involves celebration and honor in different cultures across the globe.
11 Nov 2022
AntarcticaA-76A, the world's largest iceberg, is drifting toward its grave
A-76A, which is the world's largest iceberg, has drifted away from its icy home in Antarctica.
31 Aug 2022
JapanSuper typhoon Hinnamnor, this year's strongest, threatens east China, Japan
Super typhoon Hinnamnor, termed as the strongest global storm of 2022, is gaining strength and heading towards the East China Sea, threatening Japan's southern islands.
27 Jun 2022
Mexico5 most expensive Airbnbs in the world
Airbnb has become the most preferred mode of accommodation for many as it offers private homestays, and apartments to travel enthusiasts for vacation purposes.
25 Jan 2022
IndiaIndia announces assistance of Rs. 1.5 crore to tsunami-hit Tonga
India on Tuesday announced an immediate assistance of $2,00,000 (Rs. 1.49 crores) for rehabilitation, reconstruction, and relief efforts in Tonga.
10 Feb 2021
New ZealandTsunami warning sounded after 7.7 magnitude earthquake jolts South Pacific
A tsunami warning has been sounded for New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and other nations in the South Pacific after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
21 Dec 2020
Marvel#ComicBytes: Some important fictional countries in Marvel comics
Marvel Cinematic Universe always looks for opportunities to bombard New York with alien invasions in almost every movie.
01 Oct 2020
James BondPierce Brosnan lists Bond-inspired Malibu property for $100mn
The dream Malibu house of former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan is now available for a staggering $100 million.
10 Jun 2020
Space NewsKathy Sullivan, America's first woman spacewalker, reaches ocean's deepest point
America's first woman spacewalker has now become the first-ever woman to reach the deepest known point in our planet's oceans.
25 Mar 2020
Tsunami7.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Russia, tsunami alert sounded, then canceled
On Wednesday afternoon (local time), Russia's far east region was jolted by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, but no casualties were reported at the time of the press.
02 Jul 2019
MoonTotal solar eclipse: When and where to watch
On July 2, Earthlings will witness the total solar eclipse of 2019, a rare astronomical event marked by the passing of the Moon between the Sun and Earth.
13 Mar 2019
North KoreaAddress global concerns on cross-border terror: India, US to Pakistan
India and the US yesterday called on Pakistan to address global concerns regarding terrorism, including that emanating from across the border.
29 Dec 2018
Tsunami6.9 magnitude quake shakes southern Philippines, tsunami threat possible
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao today, said US Geological Survey (USGS), adding that a tsunami threat was possible for parts of the Philippines and neighboring Indonesia.
24 Jun 2018
MonsoonMonsoon to hit Delhi on June 29 after week's delay
The southwest monsoon is likely to reach Delhi on June 29 after a week's delay, experts predicted.
03 Jun 2018
IndiaIndian armed forces building partnerships in Indo-Pacific region: PM Modi
Describing the Indo-Pacific as a "natural region", PM Narendra Modi said India's armed forces, especially the Navy, are building and expanding partnerships in the strategically vital region for peace, security, and humanitarian assistance.
21 May 2018
Goa#WelcomeHomeTarini: All women-crew return after circumnavigating globe in 254 days
An all-woman crew of Indian Navy reached Goa on Monday after circumnavigating the globe in 254 days, achieving a feat that is bound to make all Indians proud.
02 Apr 2018
European Space AgencyChinese space-lab falls back to Earth, breaks-up over Pacific Ocean
China's now-defunct space station Tiangong-1 has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere above the South Pacific, according to reports.
22 Nov 2017
United States Air ForceUS Navy aircraft carrying 11 crashes in Pacific Ocean
A US Navy aircraft having 11 people on board has crashed into the Pacific Ocean, southeast of Okinawa, Japan.
13 Nov 2017
IndiaControlling the Indo-Pacific: India, US, Japan Australia resurrect quadrilateral dialogue
In recent times, the Indo-Pacific region has emerged as the fulcrum of global security and economic developments.
10 Nov 2017
South KoreaTrump to address APEC summit in Vietnam
US President Donald Trump is set to deliver a much-anticipated address at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Da Nang, Vietnam.
19 Sep 2017
South KoreaNorth Korea: Sanctions would only accelerate nuclear program
In a statement, North Korea termed the latest round of UN sanctions "the most vicious, unethical and inhumane act of hostility."
15 Sep 2017
South KoreaTensions simmer as North Korea launches ballistic missile over Japan
North Korea fired a ballistic missile which flew over Japan's northern Hokkaido island before landing far out into the Pacific Ocean.
30 Aug 2017
North KoreaTrump to North Korea: "All options are on the table"
US President Donald Trump has reacted angrily to the latest North Korean missile test, saying it signals the regime's contempt for its neighbors and the UN.
10 May 2017
IndiaIndia likely to receive higher than average rainfall this monsoon
India is likely to receive above-average monsoon rainfall this time after El Nino conditions eased in the last few weeks, said the India Meteorological Department.
07 Dec 2016
World6.5 magnitude earthquake kills over 50, injures hundreds in Indonesia
A strong earthquake in the Aceh province on Indonesia's Sumatra island killed over 50, injured hundreds and left dozens missing.
15 Sep 2016
TaiwanTyphoon Meranti hits China after sweeping Taiwan
Super typhoon Meranti lost some strength before reaching the city of Xiamen in China, in the early hours of Thursday.
