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Tiny Vanuatu steps up to protect the climate
Oped, Published on 28/08/2025
» Although the International Court of Justice (ICJ) turned 80 this year, there is a sense in which it has never felt younger. In a David-versus-Goliath moment, the tiny Pacific Island state of Vanuatu recently changed international law forever by bringing the world's most important issue before its highest court. The result is an ICJ advisory opinion on "the legal obligations of states in respect of climate change", as requested -- at Vanuatu's urging -- by the UN General Assembly (with 132 states co-sponsoring the resolution).
US issues tsunami warning for Hawaii after powerful quake
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/07/2025
» The United States issued a tsunami warning for Hawaii following a powerful earthquake off the east coast of Russia, alongside a similar alert from Japan.
Japan issues tsunami warning for areas including Tokyo Bay
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/07/2025
» Japan issued a tsunami warning after a powerful earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia on Wednesday morning local time.
This is how Asia Pacific is responding to US reciprocal tariffs
Published on 07/04/2025
» President Donald Trump’s 10% baseline tariffs on US trading partners around the world came into effect on Saturday.
Gutting aid, US cedes soft power game to China
Published on 12/02/2025
» WASHINGTON - When President Donald Trump froze nearly all US foreign aid, Cambodia was forced to suspend workers removing dangerous mines from the country -- until China stepped in with the necessary funding.
Taiwanese leader in Hawaii after declaring Taiwan a force for global peace
Reuters, Published on 01/12/2024
» Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te began a US stopover in Hawaii on Saturday as part of a Pacific tour after declaring his democratically governed island a key force for promoting global peace and stability.
US approves $385 million arms sale to Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 30/11/2024
» WASHINGTON — The United States State Department has approved the potential sale of spare parts for F-16 jets and radars to Taiwan for an estimated US$385 million, the Pentagon said on Friday, a day before Taiwan President Lai Ching-te starts a sensitive Pacific trip.
Taiwan president’s planned US stop angers China
Published on 28/11/2024
» BEIJING - China’s defence ministry says it has urged the United States to refrain from sending any wrong signals to the forces of “Taiwan independence”.
UN rights body picks again raises eyebrows
News, Published on 16/10/2024
» The UN General Assembly held its annual elections for the Human Rights Council last week.
Thailand elected to UN Human Rights Council
Published on 10/10/2024
» Thailand has succeeded in its bid for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, for a three-year term starting on Jan 1, 2025.