On a flat map, flying straight over the South Pacific might look like a direct path between continents. But Earth is round, and a curved route (often hugging landmasses) is actually shorter. This is ...

A member of the Philippine Navy uses binoculars during a maritime patrol at the disputed South China Sea on Wednesday June 4, 2025. (Joeal Calupitan/AP) China has debuted yet another new warship built ...

The United States continues to send its nuclear-powered submarines to Australia—its key South Pacific ally—even as the Trump administration reviews the countries' naval cooperation. USS Ohio, an ...

In what other part of the world do global cities and remote island nations have such strong ties? The vast, diverse area of Oceania encompasses large islands like Australia, New Zealand, and New ...

Environmentalists and local villagers in the Pacific are working together to save the Leatherback turtle from the brink of extinction. Honiara, Solomon Islands - A coalition of environmentalists and ...

The Oceania region, including Australia, New Zealand, and the many islands and nations of the South Pacific, is a dream destination for many. Because of the vast distances here, as well as the ...