Pacific

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh attends Chile President's inauguration

Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, visited Chile from March 10-12 and represented the Government of India at the inauguration ceremony of the new President of Chile, HE Jose Antonio Kast Rist.

2026-03-12T16:46:49.315628+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Pacific Ocean

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 130km.

2026-03-08T10:21:52.656893+00:00 IST

US, Venezuela decide to re-establish ties

Meanwhile, Trump administration officials visited Venezuela this week, where US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez to discuss oil and mineral opportunities. Burgum leads Trump's National Energy Dominance Council.

2026-03-06T12:27:05.720970+00:00 IST

Quad supports first open-run deployment in the Pacific, advancing

The rollout is expected to significantly strengthen secure 4G and 5G connectivity across Palau, improving network resilience while expanding access to advanced telecommunications services. Open RAN technology allows operators to diversify suppliers and avoid reliance on single-vendor systems, enhancing both security and supply chain flexibility. Officials say the move will help safeguard critical communications infrastructure while creating new commercial opportunities for American technology firms.

2026-02-24T03:51:51.458146+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 rocks Bering Sea

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 45km.

2026-02-23T09:54:06.848951+00:00 IST

Gen Dwivedi discusses defence ties with Australian Army chief

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi discussed bilateral defence cooperation with Australian Army Chief Lieutenant General Simon Stuart during his four-day visit to Australia.

2026-02-19T00:02:18.909871+00:00 IST

NZ Minister Reti calls FTA with India a significant milestone

Speaking with ANI, Reti described the agreement as a natural progression in the growing partnership between India and New Zealand.

2026-02-16T08:39:04.797905+00:00 IST

NZ Minister Shane Reti response on India AI Impact Summit

Speaking with ANI, Reti described it as a privilege to participate in the gathering focused on safe, inclusive and human-centred AI.

2026-02-16T08:22:57.142346+00:00 IST

Fiji: India adopts Commonwealth's Nadi Declaration

The commitments, set out in an outcome statement issued on February 11 (Wednesday), followed three days of discussions among ministers, with input from diverse stakeholders, including disability rights advocates and legal innovators.

2026-02-12T12:46:59.215153+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattles Pacific Ocean

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 515km.

2026-02-10T23:43:08.361825+00:00 IST

France and Canada open consulates in Greenland

The semi-autonomous Danish region has become a focal point of global diplomatic activity after renewed pressure from US President Donald Trump, who has asserted that "we need Greenland for national security reasons."

2026-02-08T17:35:34.491522+00:00 IST

US military says 2 killed after strikes on drug carrying vessel

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reposted the video of the Southern Command action on the boat, which was allegedly carrying drugs.

2026-02-06T06:08:15.455208+00:00 IST

India condemns theft of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Melbourne

The statue, a gift from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), was inaugurated by former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in 2021. This incident has raised concerns within the Indian-Australian community, especially since the statue was previously vandalised within 24 hours of its inauguration.

2026-02-03T12:51:20.623803+00:00 IST

Partnership with India has never been stronger: Penny Wong

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Monday said that Australia's partnership with India has " never been stronger" as she extended Republic Day greetings to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the people of India, highlighting shared democratic values and deepening bilateral ties.

2026-01-26T16:11:22.495326+00:00 IST

Venezuela’s Rodríguez says US “invaded, kidnapped” Maduro

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday stated that the US had invaded and kidnapped its former President Nicolas Maduro and the First Lady, Cilian Flores, calling the operation a "stain on relations" between the two countries and saying it must be resolved through diplomacy.

2026-01-16T09:38:47.591583+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattles Pacific Ocean

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2026-01-16T06:41:50.082485+00:00 IST

EAN greets Cuba, Slovakia on National Day, Establishment Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday extended greetings to Cuba on its National Day and to Slovakia on the Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with both nations.

2026-01-01T14:25:12.001601+00:00 IST

American Samoa, Niue last inhabited regions to welcome 2026

With every country in the world already ushering in the new calendar year, American Samoa and Niue Island became the last inhabited regions in the world to welcome the new year as they officially entered 2026.

2026-01-01T11:51:41.210823+00:00 IST

Strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes South Pacific Ocean

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck the South Pacific Ocean on Saturday, as reported by USGS.

2025-12-28T05:30:48.706103+00:00 IST

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon hails FTA with India

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday hailed the Free Trade Agreement with India, calling it an "excellent" deal amid potential gains for the country's exporters.

2025-12-22T22:30:29.209403+00:00 IST