In short: (ABC-Australia) A magnitude-7.8 earthquake has hit the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the threat of a tsunami had largely passed about five hours after the 7:37am quake. The Philippine leader said disaster-response agencies were on standby to respond. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-08/tsunami-threat-after-philippines-earthquake/106771808 Share article A powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake rocked […]
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U.S Bill would bar Presidents from banning commercial fishing in marine national monuments
WASHINGTON, 08 JUNE 2026 (WIRES) — U.S Bill would bar Presidents from banning commercial fishing in Marine National Monuments Legislation advancing through the U.S Congress would forbid presidents from using executive power to outlaw commercial fishing inside marine national monuments, instead requiring that such fishing be governed under the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA). Over successive administrations, […]
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‘When it comes to these threats, we have to be ready to rock and roll:’ Marianas, Micronesia can expect up to seven more storms in 2026
SAIPAN, 08 JUNE 2026 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan can expect between four and seven named tropical storms in the region for the remainder of 2026, with three to five of those developing into typhoons, according to Landon Aydlett, meteorologist at the National Weather Service Guam. Two or three of those […]
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Australia, NZ pledge energy security and defence push for Pacific
NOOSA, 08 JUNE 2026 (PACNEWS) — Australia and New Zealand have pledged to strengthen support for Pacific Island countries facing supply chain disruptions and rising fuel costs, while deepening defence, trade and security cooperation under a renewed trans-Tasman partnership. In a joint statement following the Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting 2026, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and […]
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Palau Challenges Russia Over Fake News Operation, Raises Security Concerns Ahead of Pacific Islands Forum
Formal diplomatic démarche cites Russian-hosted disinformation campaign and critical telecommunications infrastructure risks By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Government of Palau has formally protested to the Russian Federation over what it describes as a coordinated disinformation campaign targeting Pacific leaders, including President Surangel S. Whipps Jr., and concerns involving Russian-linked personnel working within Palau’s […]
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Palau Protests Unauthorized Chinese Research Vessel Activity in Its EEZ
Latest incident marks another unauthorized entry into Palau’s EEZ as officials raise sovereignty and security concerns. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 4, 2026) — The government of Palau has lodged a diplomatic complaint with the People’s Republic of China following what it described as unauthorized and potentially concerning activities by a Chinese research vessel […]