Interview
Tonga volcano: An explosion, then a rain of ash and rocks
Local journalist describes moment of eruption, ongoing water shortage
Economy
Natural disasters
Aid finally reaches devastated Tonga, water supply ship awaited
New Zealand air force C-130 lands after volcanic ash cleared from runway
International relations
Australia and New Zealand compete with China for Tonga influence
Neighboring countries send ships and aid to help nation after volcanic eruption
Natural disasters
Tongans' phone service partially restored after tsunami
Full internet connectivity likely to take at least month to bring back
Natural disasters
New Zealand supplies to reach tsunami-hit Tonga on Friday
Navy ships carry first relief supplies to disaster-struck island nation
Natural disasters
Satellite images show explosive power of Tonga underwater volcano
Experts say 'once-in-a-century' eruption has unique seismic features
Natural disasters
Tonga damage after volcanic eruption likely includes telecom cable
At least 1 person missing; New Zealand looks to send drinking water and aid
Natural disasters
Drinking water, ash big concerns in tsunami-hit Tonga
Visiting Australian police report significant damage with 'houses thrown around'
Natural disasters
Japan's eastern coast hit by tsunami triggered by Tonga eruption
Waves 1.2 meters high reported; agency warns of those up to 3 meters
Economy
IMF lifts growth forecast for rich nations, dims outlook for others
Developing nations draw downgrades on lack of COVID vaccines and fiscal support
Natural disasters
Third strong earthquake off New Zealand triggers tsunami warning
Thousands of residents evacuate to higher grounds after magnitude-8.1 quake
Politics
New Caledonia set for vote on ending 167 years of French rule
China watching Sunday's independence poll on increasingly strategic island
Travel & Leisure
Pacific islands await 'travel bubble' as French Polynesia reopens solo
Economic pressure prompts bold gamble in face of coronavirus risks
Opinion
Central banks must connect climate change and financial inclusion
Extreme weather can wash away people's livelihoods
Economy
ADB warns coronavirus threatens to chop 10% off global output
Bank says fiscal and monetary responses needed immediately to soften fallout
Opinion
Governments facing tough choices in COVID-19 crisis: World Bank VP
Countries in East Asia and Pacific must expand effective programs for poverty relief