Washington says the luxury vessel is owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov.
US Justice Department task force has focused on seizing Russian yachts and luxury assets following invasion of Ukraine.
The luxury vessel the Amadea is widely believed to be owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov.
Samoan Prime Minister’s decision to skip recent summit is latest evidence of growing mistrust of Beijing.
Publishers hope series will inspire the children of the Pacific to protect an ocean deeply connected to their culture.
US’s top diplomat expected to discuss growing China-Russia ties at Quad meeting of foreign ministers in Melbourne.
Official says there is an immediate need for drinking water and food, as efforts begin to assess scale of damage.
Nations most vulnerable to climate change say rich world must step up, meet goal to limit temperature rise to 1.5C.
Pacific island nations saw their economies shrink an estimated 5.8 percent in 2020 amid a collapse in tourism.
To save our futures, COP26 must deliver on a number of key points.
Major climate disasters this year struck many countries around the world including the US, Greece, and Indonesia.
Experts say vaccines mandates for COVID-19 infringe on freedoms, but may be necessary to protect public health.
US officials determined there was credible evidence the ship, operated by a Chinese national, is using forced labour.
Pacific island nation’s hospitals overwhelmed and people are struggling as government puts hopes on vaccination.
