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Pacific
The Pacific is a major geographical region, primarily consisting of the Pacific Ocean and its surrounding landmasses, which serves as a critical strategic area for military operations, international diplomacy, and economic activities.
Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to heightened geopolitical tensions, military exercises, and strategic shifts in U.S. policy regarding its presence and alliances in the region.
Latest on Pacific
- Asia-Pacific left without US aircraft carrier after Middle East deployment
- Texas woman surrenders in Union Pacific rail-container smuggling case that left 7 migrants dead
- Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty in January
- Commentary: Should Asia be concerned that Washington dropped 'Indo' from the US Indo-Pacific Command?
- Australian ambassador to Japan floats Indo-Pacific network to counter China
- US Navy destroyer with 300 sailors aboard broke down for 4 days in the Pacific
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific
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