VOA Asia Weekly: Across Pacific, New-Found Freedoms Face Legal, Economic Obstacles
International Criminal Court charges against Philippines' Duterte. Tibet anniversary protestors arrested in New Delhi.
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Musk's Starlink expansion across the Pacific sparks enthusiasm -- and concern
SYDNEY/PALAU -- As Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service makes global geopolitical headlines, the tiny Pacific country of Niue has sent its nearly 2,000 residents and Musk a strong alert of ...
East Asia Forum1d
Shifting tides in the Blue Pacific
Pacific Island nations navigated natural disasters, political upheaval and great power rivalry while asserting their ...
Council on Foreign Relations15h
What Would Greenland’s Independence Mean for U.S. Interests?
The island’s residents have voted in favor of a party that seeks gradual independence from Denmark. But Greenland has ...
International Organization for Migration2d
Japan Pledges USD 55 Million in Support of IOM's Operations in 33 Countries
The Government of Japan has allocated USD 55 million to support a wide range of operations to be implemented by the ...
China’s foreign minister blasts U.S. over tariffs at his annual meeting with journalists
TAIPEI--Along with fulminating against the United States, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reasserted China’s South China Sea ...
Maui Now2d
State’s fourth travel-related dengue virus case reported on Maui
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Maui, bringing the total number ...
Trump's trade war, aid cuts sends negative signal to the Pacific - analyst
Lowy Institute's Alexandre Dayant says Washington "is shooting itself in the foot" by imposing tariffs and freezing ...
Hoodline2d
Maui Reports Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case, Hawai‘i DOH Issues Prevention Measures
Hawaii DOH confirms fourth travel-related dengue case on Maui in 2025, urging public to follow prevention practices.