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To counter China, Pentagon mulling permanent naval task force in the Pacific
Washington: To counter China’s growing military might in the Pacific, Pentagon is considering establishing a permanent naval task force in the region, according to a media report. The plan also includes creation…
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Micronesia in Pacific records its first COVID-19 case
Palikir: The remote Pacific nation of Micronesia recorded its first case of COVID-19 on Monday, breaking its record as one of the few places in the world without the virus. David Panuelo, President of the…
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Giant volcanic rock raft found in Pacific Ocean
Canberra: A vast “raft” of volcanic rocks stretching over 150 sq.km has been found drifting through the Pacific Ocean, scientists said on Monday. The sea of pumice – the size of 20,000…
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Indonesia: Tsunami warning issued after 6.9 quake struck Molucca Sea
Jakarta: Authorities here on Sunday issued a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake measuring 6.9 on Richter Scale struck the Moluccan Sea in the western Pacific Ocean. The United States Geological Survey…
