Readers favored global cities and sparsely populated islands in our annual “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025.

It’s far away — from everything. It’s a rock in the ocean where no one lives anymore.” Before long, he begins to recall his youth on the island.

Pitcairn Islands, located in the South Pacific Ocean, hold the title of the least populated country in the world, with only around 50 residents living on its shores. This remote and virtually unknown ...

Political opponents of Donald J. Trump have planned five local protests for the day of his military parade. The organizer of one Rhode Island No Kings Day event anticipates 3,000 to 5,000 people.

What is certain is that the United States likely cannot win a Pacific war against China without the help of Japan, whose vast territory of more than 14,000 islands spans 1,000 miles across the ...

National Fast-moving brush fire on Hawaii's Maui island evacuates about 50 people. No structures have burned By AUDREY McAVOY, KATHY McCORMACK and MARK THIESSEN June 17, 2025 at 1:59 am EDT ...

HONOLULU (AP) — A fast-moving Hawaii brush fire fueled by fierce winds forced the evacuation of about 50 Maui residents on the opposite side of the same island where a devastating blaze killed ...

SYDNEY, June 26 (Reuters) - Leaders of the four biggest Pacific Islands nations have delayed adopting a joint security strategy that could provide an opening for Beijing, against a backdrop of ...

Australia said on June 26 it would assist the Pacific Islands to counter illegal fishing by doubling funding to A$477 million (S$397.46 million) for aerial maritime surveillance across millions of ...

“No one should question the resolve of the United States of America to defend our interests in the Indo-Pacific and beyond,” Hegseth said when he addressed alumni of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia ...

The Pacific's bigger diplomatic bloc, the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum, has rejected China security ties and said instead the Pacific should provide its own security.

Pacific Islands delay security plan that could open door to China World Published 06/26/2025, 04:30 AM Updated 06/26/2025, 04:45 AM ...