China discovers 100 million-ton oilfield in South China Sea: report The announcement came days after the U.S., Philippines, Japan staged naval training near a contested shoal.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reaffirmed the Trump administration’s defense commitments to America’s Pacific territories of Guam and Northern Mariana Islands and that any attack on them ...

Marcos’ sister: Philippine govt committed ‘glaring’ violations in ex-leader Duterte’s ICC arrest The Marcos administration reiterated it merely complied with the law, international obligations.

Guam at decolonization ‘crossroads’ with resolution on US statehood Local legislature to debate non-binding resolution to become 51st state of the U.S.

Fiji’s fishing ship graveyard highlights lax Pacific dumping controls Dozens of derelict boats, mostly from China, pose environmental and navigation hazards in Suva harbor.

EXPLAINED: Why did the ICC arrest ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte? A warrant from the International Criminal Court accuses Duterte of crimes against humanity when his administration waged a ...

Students in Indonesia’s Papua region protest free-meal program, demand free education instead Authorities responded with force, including the use of tear gas and warning shots.

Bougainville’s then President James Tanis washing the feet of Sir Julius Chan during a leadership reconciliation ceremony by traditional chiefs and church leaders, aimed at easing tensions arising ...

Senate impeachment trial for Philippine VP Duterte a political numbers game: analysts Some analysts doubt Senate would convict Duterte, ex-Marcos ally seen as a top contender for 2028 presidential ...

Pacific aid groups ‘devastated’ by Trump’s USAID freeze The U.S. is the fifth largest bilateral development donor in the region, far behind arch rival China.

Philippine official on Chinese incursions: Not ruling out another South China Sea lawsuit China has pushed Philippines “to the wall” leaving it with only drastic options to stop intimidation, official ...

Mass killing and ‘cannibalism’ video mar start of PNG’s 50th anniversary year Tribal violence during the New Year highlights increasing lawlessness and lack of police resources.