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A new gamma-ray analysis from the Milky Way’s centre may offer the most promising hint yet of dark matter, though scientists urge caution.

Indo-Pacific Strategy has made US and region more secure, more prosperous: White House

Indo-Pacific Strategy strengthens US security, prosperity, deepens India partnership, per White House statement on Friday.

upGrad enters the Pacific region, sets up Institute of Medical Sciences in Vanuatu

The company also earmarked $10 million to launch the university.

Australia to boost Pacific, defence spending in budget

PM Anthony Albanese's second budget since his centre-left Labor government was elected in May last year has pledged A$1.9 billion ($1.3 billion) over the next five years to expand engagement with Pacific nations.

Western countries want to extend NATO-like system to the Asia-Pacific region: Vladimir Putin

Delivering the welcome address at the Moscow international security conference, Putin said that the United States was trying to "drag out" the conflict in Ukraine, and that U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month had been "a thoroughly planned provocation".

US doubling down on investment in the Pacific: Senior diplomat

Sherman said in a news conference in Wellington it was important for the United States to engage in the Pacific and that senior U.S. leaders believe "the future will be written here in the Pacific" without elaborating on what the future could hold.

Japanese man, 83, is the world's oldest to sail alone across Pacific

Famed ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie's arrival in the Kii Strait off western Japan capped a two-month trip that started from a yacht harbour in San Francisco in March.

These are the countries with zero COVID-19 cases

The coronavirus pandemic has gripped the world but several pristine island territories have managed to stay unaffected.

Videos: Huge volcanic eruption triggers Tsunami in Tonga, alarm sounded across South Pacific

Tonga volcanic eruption: Residents said it felt like bombs were exploding nearby. The eruption was so intense it was heard as "loud thunder sounds" in Fiji, which is more than 800 kilometres away from Tonga.

US to launch new initiatives to expand Indo-Pacific economic engagement

Addressing reporters through tele-conference to preview Indo-Pacific Business Forum from Washington, Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State Brian Hook said that the secretary would be announcing several new initiatives to expand economic engagement in this region.

Without US, 11 Asia-Pacific states to sign trade deal

The Trans-Pacific Partnership, which would have represented 40 percent of the global economy and nearly one-quarter of its trade, was left for dead after Trump pulled out to pursue his "America First" agenda before the TPP could take effect.

'Indo-Pacific' over 'Asia-Pacific' reflects India's rise: US official

During the tour spread over 12 days, Trump will also be visiting South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Scientists confirm a second Garbage Patch – This time in the south Pacific Ocean

This humongous patch in the South Pacific ocean mostly comprises small pieces of plastic that are extremely difficult to clean

India to have highest salary increase in Asia Pacific in 2017

A report by Mercer has forecast a 10.8 percent salary increase in India and 9.2 percent in Vietnam in 2017.

7.7-magnitude quake off Northern Marianas, no tsunami alert

The quake struck at a depth of 212 kilometre at 7:18 am (local time) some 31 kilometre southwest of the island of Agrihan, according to the US Geological Survey.

ADB says developing Asian economies to grow 5.6 pc in 2016

The Manila-based lender's report said the growth forecast for 2017 of 5.7 percent made in March remains unchanged.

IMF: Asia will remain the global growth leader

Growth in Asia-Pacific will continue to outperform the rest of the world thanks to robust domestic consumption spurred by healthy labor markets, low interest rates and the recent fall in oil prices, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

India monsoons: Another dry season ahead?

Farmers in India are especially dependent on monsoon rains as over 50 percent of agricultural land in the country does not have irrigation facilities and where major products off the land of nation remains rice, soybean, sugar and cotton.

World Bank cuts growth forecast, warns of risks to outlook

The Washington-based lender expects the developing East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region, which includes China, to grow 6.7 percent in each of 2015 and 2016, down from 6.9 percent growth in 2014.

Climate changing before our eyes: World Met Organisation

The fact that Arctic Sea ice has melted this year to its lowest recorded level shows, along with other weather extremes, that "climate change is taking place before our eyes", the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said on Wednesday.

Asia would need 200,000 pilots in next 20 years: Boeing

Asia would need almost a whopping 200,000 pilots over the next two decades, with China and India accounting for the bulk of the demand, a study by US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has said.

El Nino unlikely to hit monsoon: Weather office chief

The El Nino weather phenomenon is unlikely to hit India's monsoon rains, the weather office chief said on Wednesday.

World Bank cuts China forecast, urges measured policy

The World Bank cut its economic growth forecast for China this year to 8.2% on Wednesday and urged the country to rely on easier fiscal policy that boosts consumption rather than state investment to lift activity.

India sees 2012 monsoon normal, no El Nino threat

India's monsoon is likely to have average rainfall in 2012 despite fears the El Nino weather pattern may emerge in the second half of the season, the country's top weather official said, pointing to a third straight year without drought.