The pontiff made a four-nation Asia Pacific tour last year – the longest trip of his papacy that included Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore.

Though his papacy began far from the Pacific, Pope Francis became a symbol of unity and resilience in Asia and the Pacific. His 12-day visit to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore ...

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Bougainville, a Pacific island, aims for independence by 2027. A 2019 vote favored secession from Papua New Guinea. However, Papua New Guinea's parliament must approve. The island holds strategic and ...

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Beneath the turquoise waters of the South Pacific hides a massive secret—Zealandia, a sunken landmass stretching nearly two ...

Sub-Saharan Africa (Senegal, Ghana 2.15pm, Nigeria, Cameroon 3.15pm, South Africa, Zambia 4.15pm, Ethiopia 5.15pm) Super ...

In a determined effort to alleviate the burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) across the continent, African health experts convened in the Togolese capital, Lomé, issuing a strong call for ...

The end of the bloody, US-backed civil wars across Central America led to a brutal neoliberal economic restructuring near the ...

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The Ponant fleet comprises 13 vessels that break down into four types. Here's a guide to each of the classes so you can ...