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The East Epi submarine volcano in Vanuatu erupts for the first time since 2004, sending ash 90 meters into the air, with a 10 kilometer radius danger zone.
2023-02-1

Vanuatu withdraws from the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier after several players and staff members on the team tested positive for COVID-19 amid a sudden spike in cases nationwide.
2022-03-19

Fiji lifts its containment area borders on the main island of Viti Levu as 60% of the targeted population has been fully vaccinated. However, a curfew remains in effect and inter-island travel remains suspended.
2021-09-17

Cyclones Yasa and Zazu threaten several Pacific countries, especially Fiji. Yasa intensifies into a category 2 storm, remaining in the waters between Fiji and Vanuatu. It is expected to reach Fiji on Thursday as a category 4 storm. Zazu also brings heavy rains to Tonga.
2020-12-14

The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mark Brown, calls the threat of five nations (Palau, Nauru, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia) withdrawing from the Pacific Islands Forum in case their nominee is not elected as Secretary-General as "premature" and "extreme".
2020-11-1

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes 250 kilometers (155 miles) northwest of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. No immediate report of damages or injuries; no tsunami warning has been issued.
2017-04-17

Cyclone Evan bears down on Fiji, disrupting international flights after leaving at least 4 people dead in Samoa with 8 others missing. [http:--www.sbs.com.au-news-article-1720883-Cyclone-bears-down-on-Fiji (AAP via SBS News)] [http:--nz.news.yahoo.com-a---world-15647742-fears-of-catastrophic-damage-as-cyclone-nears-fiji- (AFP via Yahoo News)]date=April 2020
2012-12-16

A disaster alert is issued for Fiji, after giant waves triggered by a deep pressure system in the Southern Ocean hit the Coral Coast.
2011-05-20

Fiji announces that it seeks observer status in ASEAN after its suspension from the Pacific Islands Forum was extended. Timor-Leste seeks to become a member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
2010-08-14

The Pacific Islands Forum meets in Vanuatu and discusses the situation in Fiji.
2010-08-5