China is rapidly expanding its deep-sea exploration efforts, sending fleets of research vessels far beyond its shores. While ...

The Philippines is urging India to join the US, Australia, and Japan in the 'Squad' alliance to counter China's territorial ...

Coastal erosion is eating away at shores all over the world, forcing residents and wildlife to flee and putting lives at risk. These shocking photos show the extent around the world.

China has built up economic and military ties across the Indian Ocean. The region holds 40% of the world’s offshore oil and ...

The Maldives is discussing with China the installation of devices on fish aggregating devices (FADs) in the Indian Ocean to track fish movements and gather ocean data, reports said. Listen to Story ...

The discussions arise more than a year after the Chinese research vessel, Xiang Yang Hong 03, was stationed in Maldivian waters for a month, causing concern for Indian officials. The Maldives' ...

Maldives and China are in talks to equip fish aggregating devices (FADs) with tools to gather oceanic data, including fish movements, in the Indian Ocean. This initiative follows the visit of the ...

In the Maldives, however, there are more than just bottles in the sea. My over-water bungalow, possessing the ultimate Maldivian wow factor, had an elevated pool overlooking the Indian Ocean ...

Ryan Chan is a Newsweek reporter based in Hong Kong, where he previously had over a decade of experience at a local newspaper, covering China and current events around the world. His focus is on ...

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PARIS (AP) — French police said at least three people were killed when a tropical storm packing fierce winds and torrential rains thumped the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion on Friday.

Rain with a high of 42 °F (5.6 °C) and a 44% chance of precipitation. Winds SSE at 7 to 8 mph (11.3 to 12.9 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 49% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 6 mph (9.7 ...