Invasive species are driving biodiversity loss in the Pacific. Island nations can fight them, if the world helps.
Partnership deal signed by 14 nations follows historic summit at the White House and comes as China extends influence.
The US is looking to reengage in a region where China has been steadily expanding its influence.
The tiny island came into existence 11 hours after a volcanic eruption and grew to 24,000 square metres in size.
Pilots have been warned to take precautions and mariners told to not sail closer than 4km (2.4 miles) from volcano.
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Small Pacific island nations are gaining attention amid US-China rivalry after years of being overlooked.
Vice President Kamala Harris announces new initiatives in region in unprecedented address to regional summit.
Penny Wong to visit the countries days after her Chinese counterpart, as China and Australia vie for regional influence.
Countries such as Vanuatu and Kiribati expected to seek Wang Yi’s support for development and infrastructure.
Leaked document shows China will call for more police, security, and telecom cooperation at upcoming summit with region.
Massive eruption and tsunami had ruptured undersea cable, leaving residents with only makeshift satellite connections.
Community transmission and lockdown deal further blow to Tonga as it deals with aftermath of a major volcanic eruption.
Magnitude 6.2 quake hits almost two weeks after Tonga was devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami.
US will also deploy USS Sampson to join Australian and British ships on ‘contactless’ aid runs following tsunami.
