Pacific

The Trump administration states it is seeking to expand a lethal campaign from bombing boats off the coasts of Latin America’s Caribbean and Pacific onto land. This expansion follows earlier events involving boat strikes that reportedly killed hundreds.

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels, describing the acts as "piracy" and a violation of international maritime law. He stated that Russia could respond in kind in any area, including the Pacific. The Pacific Fleet chief confirmed that the navy is ready to inspect and detain ships linked to so-called "unfriendly nations," recognizing them as a "shadow fleet."

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation over Western seizures of its commercial vessels, calling the actions “piracy” and stating that Russia could respond anywhere deemed necessary. These threats come as France and the U.K. have detained tankers linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet,” which is reportedly operating to evade international sanctions imposed by the EU following Moscow's troop deployment into Ukraine.

Western Europe set a new average temperature record for the June-July period due to persistent high-pressure systems and extreme heat, which also amplified widespread drought. Globally, warming is attributed partly to accelerated human-caused global warming and El Niño conditions. Scientists stated that these factors increase the chance of 2026 becoming one of the hottest years on record.

Deep-sea vehicles observed 'alien' sharks in the Pacific Ocean. The discovery highlights unusual marine life encountered during deep-sea exploration.

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a submarine-based missile test in the Pacific in July, marking China’s first such test in over 40 years. The launch, involving a dummy warhead traveling 8,000km, was reportedly from a nuclear-powered submarine, with the Global Times suggesting the missile was a JL-3.

Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the season, has passed, leaving the Pacific tropics quiet once again.

The tropics are currently quiet following the passage of Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the season. The article notes that Bertha is now in the rearview as the region remains calm.

A California man was rescued after surviving 30 days adrift at sea with no communication and a badly damaged boat while attempting to sail solo across the Pacific.

Tropical Storm Genevieve has intensified into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's coast. The National Weather Service reports no direct threat to land is expected. The update originates from a Miami-based Associated Press report.

Southern California beaches are experiencing dangerously high and strong waves due to two powerful tropical storms in the Pacific this week.

A 'rare' La Niña may form in the Atlantic simultaneously with a 'super' El Niño in the Pacific this year. The article notes contrasting climate conditions in the two ocean basins.

A 'rare' La Niña may form in the Atlantic simultaneously with this year's 'super' El Niño in the Pacific. The inverse climate conditions are occurring in the two ocean basins.

A Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy strategic nuclear-powered submarine successfully launched a submarine-launched strategic missile carrying a 'training simulation warhead' toward 'relevant high-seas areas in the Pacific' on July 6 at 12:01 pm.

Canada selected Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as the preferred bidder for 12 new conventionally powered submarines, opting for German-Norwegian units over South Korean alternatives. The decision reflects a strategic alignment with NATO and Pacific security frameworks.

The US criticized China for providing insufficient notice before its submarine-fired ballistic missile test in the Pacific, stating it failed to meet standards of other nuclear powers. The US State Department linked the test to China's 'rapid and opaque nuclear weapons build-up'.

China test-fired a missile into the Pacific, prompting US-led international concern. The People's Liberation Army displayed DF-5C nuclear missiles during a military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025.

China conducted a submarine missile test in the Pacific Ocean as Australia and Fiji finalized a defense agreement. The article examines the implications of this geopolitical development for Latin America.

China conducted a long-range missile test in the Pacific with a dummy warhead, which Australia condemned as destabilizing. The test was described by China as part of annual military training with prior notifications to relevant countries.

A nuclear-powered People’s Liberation Army submarine fired a test missile in the Pacific. The test was described as routine, with no specific target, and relevant countries were notified. This marks China’s first known submarine-based missile test since 1982.

Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan (Ret.) discusses with the Kyiv Post how Western militaries are misinterpreting the drone revolution and the false 'death of the tank,' emphasizing the need for the Pacific region to learn from the Black Sea's experiences.

A spacecraft named Link, developed by Katalyst Space Technologies and launched by Northrop Grumman, aims to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory from falling back to Earth due to solar storms. The mission seeks to boost the telescope's orbit to continue its cosmic observations, with NASA funding $30 million for the operation. A similar salvage effort may be planned for the Hubble Space Telescope in the future.

An Ecuadorian fishing boat named Fiorella disappeared amid military strikes in the Pacific. The President claims the strikes target drug trafficking vessels, raising questions about whether the missing fishermen were collateral damage.

The U.S. Army plans to acquire 30 to 100 autonomous drone boats to address a Pacific watercraft shortage, with testing set for 2025. The Army's fleet has declined from 134 vessels in 2018 to 70 in 2024, with mission-capable rates dropping below 40%. Maj. Gen. Gavin Gardner and Gen. Ronald Clark emphasized the need for heavy-duty autonomous vessels to transport supplies and equipment in the region.

A NASA satellite captured the first detailed view of a major tsunami caused by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Kamchatka. The observations revealed unexpected wave behavior and indicated a larger earthquake rupture than previously modeled.

A RAND study found U.S. battle-damaged warships could not be quickly repaired during a war with China due to overwhelmed maintenance facilities, insufficient spare parts, and limited allied shipyard capacity. The report highlights risks to maritime dominance and recommends streamlining repair authority, expanding mobile repair capabilities, and securing access to allied ports in the Pacific.

A 'super' El Nino is threatening Asia's food supply, causing fear among farmers in northern Thailand, particularly cacao growers like Koranut Rattanayanyong, who warn of potential crop devastation due to unpredictable weather patterns. The climate event, marked by a 2.5°C ocean heat spike in the Pacific, has begun forming, exacerbating concerns over agricultural stability.

El Niño has emerged in the Pacific, increasing the risk of heat-related impacts. The phenomenon is known to affect global weather patterns and temperatures.

El Niño has emerged in the Pacific, increasing heat and posing risks to crops. A farmer in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, is planting rice seedlings amid these conditions.

Delta's president, Peter Carter, stated the airline wants to challenge United over Pacific routes. The comment was made to CNBC.

The Trump administration's cuts to a vital ocean-sensing network threaten to hinder monitoring of El Niño and the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), according to scientists. The dismantling of this network could impact crucial weather and climate observations in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Scientists are losing a critical climate record as an ocean observatory will cease operations due to funding cuts under Trump. A research buoy from the Pacific near the Oregon coast will be removed this month.

The luxury cruise ship Silver Whisper, operated by Silversea Cruises, diverted its course on May 26 to rescue an injured sailor stranded on a disabled vessel in rough Pacific seas near Vancouver. The 7-hour rescue, conducted without exact coordinates, saved a man with a broken shoulder after his boat lost power and communication.

A U.S. military strike in the Pacific left two survivors after attacking a boat. The operation was ordered by Gen. Francis L. Donovan of the Marine Corps, head of the Southern Command.

The Trump administration's lethal strikes against alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific, resulting in at least 193 deaths, are criticized as unlawful summary executions violating international law. The article highlights legal challenges to accountability, including potential crimes against humanity and domestic lawsuits under U.S. statutes like the Death on the High Seas Act and Alien Torts Claims Act.

A US military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Pacific killed one person. The operation, named 'Southern Spear,' has resulted in at least 194 deaths since September due to dozens of attacks.

The military claims readiness to engage in immediate combat in the Pacific, raising questions about the sustainability of prolonged operations. Analysts are assessing whether current resources and strategies can maintain such a high state of alert.

The US Congressional Research Service released a report indicating that 42 aircraft have been lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, the US-Israeli military campaign in the Middle East. These significant air losses are raising concerns about the sustainability of US airpower in a potential future conflict with China in the Pacific region.

The El Niño pattern is expected to affect the 2026 hurricane season in the Atlantic and Pacific. The last occurrence of an El Niño pattern was in 2023, which produced 20 tropical systems in the Eastern Pacific hurricane season. This pattern may impact future hurricane seasons.

An El Niño pattern is expected to affect the 2026 hurricane season in the Atlantic and Pacific. The last occurrence of an El Niño pattern was in 2023, which produced 20 tropical systems in the Eastern Pacific hurricane season. This may indicate a potentially active hurricane season.