U.S. 18 hours ago Chinese carrier strike group, drones operating near Japan, which dispatched aircraft to monitor situation Chinese drones and warships have been operating near Japan in recent weeks, worrying Japanese defense officials.
World 18 hours ago Taiwan scrambles jets, readies missile defenses as Chinese military vessels near island, defense ministry says The Taiwanese Defense Ministry said aircraft were sent to respond after detection systems found nearly a dozen Chinese planes and other naval vessels were nearing the island.
World 18 hours ago Easter Island still recovering from October wildfire that damaged moai statues A wildfire in October that started on a cattle ranch but spread to Rano Raraku, where some of the famous moai statues are located, damaged some of the statues.
World 18 hours ago New Zealand PM caught in hot-mic insult of rival: 'arrogant p----' Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern enjoyed immense popularity for her government's response to COVID-19, but that support waned over two years and she faces a difficult election.
Science 18 hours ago Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal Jonathan the tortoise arrived on the Island of Saint Helena in 1882 at the alleged age of 50 and has lived on the governor's plantation house ever since.
U.S. 18 hours ago Hawaii's Mauna Loa eruption: Stunning video shows lava spewing into air Video taken by a helicopter has captured close-up views of Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupting for the first time since 1984, sending lava spewing into the air.
U.S. 18 hours ago Turkish Tiffany's tycoon dies after mysterious fall from cruise ship A Turkish jewelry magnate plunged to her death from the Norwegian Spirit cruise ship off the coast of Tahiti last month while traveling with her Swiss lover, according to reports.
Politics 18 hours ago Chinese fishing boats defied US Coast Guard during confrontation in Pacific Four Chinese fishing vessels defied an armed U.S. Coast Guard cutter over the summer, when the American boat wanted to conduct inspections for possible illegal fishing.
World 18 hours ago US destroyer and Canadian frigate transit Taiwan Strait amid tensions with China United States and Canadian warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait in a "routine" transit on Tuesday amid escalating tensions with China.
Media 18 hours ago Gingrich on China's influence on Solomon Islands: This is the weakness of Biden's foreign policy Former House speaker slams Biden admin.'s weak foreign policy, China's growing influence after U.S. Coast Guard is denied entry into South Pacific port.
World 18 hours ago US Coast Guard cutter denied entry into Solomon Islands port sparking concerns of China's growing influence A United States Coast Guard vessel was unable to secure entry into a Solomon Islands port which some believe could be a sign of China's growing influence in the region.
U.S. 18 hours ago Oregon man allegedly assaults woman by smashing 34 pound rock on her head An Oregon man was arraigned on assault charges Wednesday after he allegedly used a basketball-sized boulder to smash a woman’s head.
Opinion 18 hours ago China threat means US-India partnership must grow A formal alliance with India could benefit the United States in many ways, from a supply chain that is too dependent on China to military cooperation.
Lifestyle 18 hours ago On this day in history, August 2, 1943, JFK saves PT-109 crew after collision with Japanese destroyer John F. Kennedy saved the crew of PT-109, the boat he commanded in the South Pacific in World War II, and rode those experiences on Aug. 2, 1943, all the way to the White House.
Lifestyle 18 hours ago All-women rowing team breaks world record in race across Pacific Ocean: 'Best decision ever' Lat 35 Racing's rowing team beat the world record for the fastest all-women crew to row from San Francisco to Waikiki, as part of the Great Pacific Race. Fox News Digital spoke to team members.
U.S. 18 hours ago Washington homeowner shoots and kills man breaking into home, authorities say A Washington state homeowner shot and killed a neighbor who was trying to break into his home and made threats, authorities said Friday.
U.S. 18 hours ago Pacific Northwest extreme heat will last through the weekend The Pacific Northwest is expected to have extreme heat throughout the weekend. Investigators suspect the heat has caused four deaths in the region.
U.S. 18 hours ago Pacific Northwest expected to be hit with major heat wave this week The Pacific Northwest is going to be hit with a major heat wave. Experts say temperatures will top 100 degrees. Last year 800 people in the region died due to heat.
U.S. 18 hours ago Tennessee newlywed accused of killing wife on Fiji honeymoon A Tennessee man was arrested in Fiji for the murder of his new wife, a Memphis pharmacist, who was found dead in a hotel room during the couple's honeymoon in the South Pacific.
Opinion 18 hours ago Biden's focus on Europe over China puts Taiwan in danger President Biden should be preparing for China's invasion of Taiwan, not shifting U.S. forces to Europe, which has come together as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine.
World 18 hours ago Biden at Quad Summit: US 'strategic ambiguity' toward Taiwan and China has not changed President Joe Biden at the Quad Summit clarified the U.S. strategy toward a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, saying the "strategic ambiguity" has not changed.
Health 18 hours ago Dolphins use coral reef to treat skin conditions, study suggests While the medicinal affects of coral on humans are being studied researchers observing the dolphins believe it could be used to help fight cancer, arthritis, bacterial infections, viruses, and other diseases.
World 18 hours ago Biden's new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity seeks to level playing field, facilitate peace In Tokyo, President Joe Biden announced the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity alongside leaders of Japan, India, Korea, the Philippines and others.
World 18 hours ago Australia PM Morrison defends record despite election loss Prime Minister Morrison said he had left Australia in robust conditions but voters nevertheless punished him for his handling of climate change and the pandemic.
World 18 hours ago Fiji judge rules US can seize Russian oligarch's superyacht A Fiji court ruled this week that the U.S. can seize a yacht owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch starting Friday after the defense presents its argument.
Media 18 hours ago Pompeo: China continues to roll Biden's America, as CCP reaches deal with key Pacific archipelago China continues to ignore the United States as it militarizes its geographic zone, while continuing to treat Biden personnel as subjects to be lectured, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday.
U.S. 18 hours ago Fishing vessel sinks 35 miles off Oregon coast; 1 reported dead, 1 missing One person has reportedly died and another is missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Oregon.
World 18 hours ago North Korea tested cruise missiles, South Korean officials say North Korea on Tuesday test-fired two suspected cruise missiles in its fifth round of weapons launches this month, South Korean military officials said, as it displays its military might amid pandemic-related difficulties and a prolonged freeze in nuclear negotiations with the United States.
World 18 hours ago Volcano explosion near Tonga left many deaf during evacuation, witness says The eruption of the undersea volcano in the South Pacific on Saturday was so loud, many Tongans could not hear and had to signal to each other while evacuating, according to an eyewitness.
World 18 hours ago Why Tonga eruption was so big and what's next People around the world looked on in awe at the spectacular satellite images of an undersea volcano erupting in a giant mushroom cloud in the Pacific.
World 18 hours ago North Korea fires 2 suspected short-range ballistic missiles in test North Korea on Monday launched two suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the ocean off its east coast, according to reports.
