Judge rules feds didn't properly implement plan to restore Pacific sardine population

Magistrate Judge Virginia DeMarchi ruled Monday that a federal plan to rebuild the Pacific's sardine population was not properly implemented.

Taiwan president-elect chooses new foreign, defense ministers as China annexation threats intensify

In the face of continued aggression from China, Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te appointed new foreign and defense ministers. China sees Taiwan as its sovereign territory.

IAEA experts review treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan

Experts from the United Nations nuclear agency have inspected the treated radioactive wastewater that has been discharged into the Pacific from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant.

North Korea tests missile arsenal, has date circled on calendar for more possible provocations, experts say

After North Korea conducted a new missile test on Monday, experts warn the hermit country has a date circled on its calendar for more possible provocations.

Taiwan's military submarine program to proceed after resignation of project chief

Taiwan's indigenous submarine program remains on course despite the resignation of its leader, Huang Shu-kuang, who cited unfair criticism against him and the military.

Last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War will lie in honor at the US Capitol

Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, will lie in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Congress' leaders announced on Tuesday.

Coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans, scientists say

Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time due to prolonged warming of the oceans, according to reef scientists.

Bodies of 3-year-old girl and her mother recovered after deadly Indonesia landslide

Emergency crews recovered the bodies of a 3-year-old girl and her mother on Tuesday, who were both victims of a deadly landslide over the weekend.

'Incredible' mom died trying to save nine-month-old baby from Sydney serial stabber: report

The first victim of the serial stabbing in Sydney, Australia, to be identified in news reports is Ash Good, a mother who died trying to save her nine-month-old baby, who was stabbed.

Witnesses describe 'enormous courage' of hero cop who stopped Australia stabbing spree

An Australian police officer is being called a hero after she fearlessly confronted a suspect who stabbed multiple people at Westfield Bondi Junction and put an end to his rampage.

Suspect among six dead in Australian stabbing spree at busy shopping center: police

At least six people, including the suspect, are dead and eight others are injured after a stabbing spree at the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping center in Sydney, Australia.

Swimming, surfing in waters near Hawaii wildfire site is safe, officials say

Hawaii's Department of Health announced Thursday that coastal waters off wildfire-ravaged Lahaina are safe for surfers and swimmers to use.

US, Japan and South Korea run military drills in disputed East China Sea

While President Biden met with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines, the U.S. navy led drills with Japan and South Korea amid tensions between the allies and China and North Korea

US Coast Guard, Navy rescue 3 fishermen from deserted island after spelling 'HELP' with palms

The US Coast Guard and Navy helped rescue three men who embarked on a fishing excursion from Polowat Atoll in Micronesia before going missing on March 31.

South Korea's prime minister and top presidential officials resign en masse

South Korea’s prime minister and senior presidential officials submitted their resignations on Thursday after a nationwide election cemented the opposition's control of parliament.