Some countries lie on more than one continent. These are called transcontinental countries. A transcontinental country has land that stretches across two or more continents. This can happen due to ...

Greg Poling testified before the U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission on China’s military and security footprint in the Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands Chair Price, Vice Chair ...

Low-lying atolls in the Pacific Ocean have long been considered some of the most vulnerable areas to climate change, as rising sea levels threaten to submerge them.

A record $3.3 billion in aid flowed to the Pacific islands in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic hit, a 33% increase on the previous year, according to a report released by the Lowy Institute think ...

For the third year in a row, the independent island country of the Maldives aced out other Asian island picks in our "World’s Best Awards" survey for 2024.

TOKYO -- Japan and Pacific island nations agreed on Thursday to increase security, trade and climate cooperation following a three-day summit in which Tokyo sought to deepen ties with its island ...

The map of the Pacific remained more or less static from 1985 when Palau became the last nation to enter into its era of independence while remaining freely associated with the United States.

News Analysis Biden Abruptly Cuts Short an Asia-Pacific Visit, to China’s Benefit A Pacific island nation had gone to great lengths to host the U.S. president.

This erosion can lead to a loss of cultural identity and heritage, which are vital for the social cohesion and historical continuity of these communities. The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture ...

Research sheds light on the complexities, nuances and need for continuous effort in Australia–Pacific ties.

Asia-Pacific Former USAID official says agency shutdown could cede Pacific islands to China By Wyatt Olson Stars and Stripes • March 6, 2025 ...

This island country consists of 15 islands. The Cook Islands has a diverse range of plant and animal life and is among the most visited places in Asia and the Pacific Ocean.