Marshall Islands

Australia assessing how to protect Pacific nations from fuel shortages caused by Iran war

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is exploring how it can help protect Pacific nations from global oil shocks caused by the war in Iran, with officials warning the conflict could spark a regional economic crisis with “catastrophic” impacts. Pacific nations are not yet suffering large-scale petrol shortages but are already starting to grapple with … Read more

Marshall Islands’ nuclear past and precarious future explored in London exhibition

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LONDON – A group of artists is shining a light on the impact of climate change, rising sea levels and nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands after travelling to the remote Pacific nation as part of an expedition. The “Kõmij Mour Ijin/Our Life is Here” exhibition at London’s National Maritime Museum features paintings, sculptures, photos … Read more