| 单词 | Tonga |
| 例句 | The importance of isolation is most obvious for Hawaii and Tonga, both of which were separated by at least 4,000 miles of ocean from the nearest societies with writing. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z These developments were especially apparent on Tonga, Samoa, and the Societies, all of which were fertile, densely populated, and moderately large by Polynesian standards. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Similar epidemics marked the histories of Tonga, Hawaii, and other Pacific islands. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Political complexity was greatest on Tonga and Hawaii, where the powers of hereditary chiefs approximated those of kings elsewhere in the world, and where land was controlled by the chiefs, not by the commoners. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The distances between islands of the Tongan archipelago, as well as the distances between Tonga and neighboring archipelagoes, were sufficiently modest that a multi-island empire encompassing 40,000 people was eventually established. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Unlike her own village, Efifi was a mixture of Shona, Tonga, and Matabele, with one Afrikaner thrown in. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Specialization increased on larger, more densely populated islands, reaching a peak on Samoa, the Societies, and especially Tonga and Hawaii. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Like Tonga, Hawaii became a political entity encompassing several populous islands, but one confined to a single archipelago because of its extreme isolation. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Dryland agriculture became especially productive on Easter, tiny Anuta, and flat and low Tonga, where Polynesians devoted most of the land area to the growing of food. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Among island empires, why did writing arise in Minoan Crete but not in Polynesian Tonga? Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Social distinctions and chiefly powers increased on high-density islands with large political units, being especially marked on Tonga and the Societies. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Among the more populous tropical islands, that option was ruled out for Tonga by its low elevation and hence its lack of rivers. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z The small Pacific island nation of Tonga claimed the honor of lighting the first of more than 4,200 beacons to be set alight in Britain and abroad to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. Queen's Jubilee: Rock concert at Buckingham Palace 2012-06-04T11:02:16Z After a 2002 cyclone devastated Tonga, an archipelago in the South Pacific, some New Zealanders started a vanilla farm there to help the get the country back on its feet. Start the Morning With Sweet Vanilla 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z Earlier this week, Harry’s office announced that the prince and Meghan would travel to Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand later this year. UK's Queen Elizabeth takes Meghan by train on first solo royal trip 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z Mokoomba, from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, blend local Tonga as well as global influences. Best world and folk music albums of 2012 2012-12-13T22:02:01Z It was the first time cardinals from Myanmar, Tonga and Cape Verde had been appointed, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said. Pope favors developing world in naming new cardinals 2015-01-04T05:00:00Z The filmmaker’s journey leads her first to her ancestral village of Tonga and then to the capital city of Yaoundé, where she grew up. Rosine Mbakam's Intimate Documentaries of Cameroon and the Diaspora 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z Mokoomba are from Victoria Falls in the north, and they blend local Tonga and global influences in their varied, self-written songs. Mokoomba: Rising Tide – review 2012-08-23T21:30:01Z In December 2018, at Fairmont San Francisco, he proposed in a private moment after a holiday dinner with friends on their way to continue the evening at the adjacent Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar.. Finding Common Ground in the South, San Francisco and South India 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z My favorites are these three pieces from Tonga. Domains | Phillip Lim: House of Style 2010-03-04T23:06:00Z My last example: What was the origin of Polynesian people, who colonized every habitable Pacific island from Tonga to Hawaii within the last few thousand years? A Brand-New Version of Our Origin Story 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z In countries like Tonga and Tahiti, fat women are considered beautiful and desirable. “Skinny isn’t beautiful”: Only after I stopped dreading my weight did I find true happiness 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z Things are livelier, but not as swanky, at the Tonga Room, a tiki restaurant with decorative indoor showers. San Francisco 2010-03-16T21:00:00Z So what exactly is “Jonah From Tonga,” supposedly a satire, trying to say? HBO debuts “Jonah From Tonga”–which stars a white actor in brownface 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z In the Kingdom of Tonga, respect for religion ranks as high as it does for royalty. In the Kingdom of Tonga, underwater wonders and Polynesian hospitality 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z As a family, we’ve cruised in the Bahamas, off the coast of California, and in Tonga. Aboard a chartered catamaran in the British Virgin Islands: The more the merrier 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z She was also impressed by his experiences teaching kids in Tonga for the Peace Corps. Date Lab: The attraction was virtually immediate 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z Pupu’a was born in Tonga, the son of a Methodist minister who moved his family to Utah. Feel Locked Out? Nothing to Tackle? Well, Try Opera 2011-03-16T01:25:13Z Tonga, French Polynesia and American Samoa are the some of the nearest neighbors. On the way to New Zealand, a Cook Islands sojourn is an unexpected delight 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z The four members of California’s Common Kings hail from various parts of the South Pacific—Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji and Tonga. Your New Year's Eve in Seattle music: Shabazz Palaces, Beat Connection and more 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z After living in a freshwater lake here, they slither to the sea and spawn near the faraway island of Tonga. ‘Avatar’ Director James Cameron Builds in New Zealand 2012-07-25T12:00:00Z There was music from the local Tonga tradition, Congolese rumba and soukous, funk, pop from the Beatles, and even country. Mokoomba: Zimbabwe's new sound 2013-04-25T15:19:15Z Stifled by the domestic calm of her life with Stu, she volunteers aboard a sailboat bound for Tonga. Memoirs of an Insatiable Traveler 2011-06-03T17:37:30Z You grew up in Tonga, which I guess is just like D.C.? Stephen Paea explains why football isn’t the toughest sport 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z Prince Harry and Meghan are on their first international tour since marrying in May and are traveling to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific islands of Fiji and Tonga. British royals charm drought-stricken Australian town 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z The trip will also take the couple to New Zealand and the South Pacific islands of Tonga and Fiji. Australia embraces royal couple after pregnancy announcement 2018-10-15T04:00:00Z Meghan and Harry will set off for Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand and Australia in October for a royal tour focusing on “youth leadership, environmental and conservation efforts”, according to their office, Kensington Palace. Duchess Meghan makes first royal solo outing for art exhibition 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z His sleeve slides back when he reaches for a cup of tea, revealing a burly Breitling Unitime with a dial that provides the current time in locales as far flung as Kiev and Tonga. The bestselling literary sensation you may struggle to name 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z Tonga wasn’t going to let them in, for fear of letting the virus in, too. ‘We were the luckiest people in the world’: our month on the last lockdown cruise 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z But what happened to them between their leaving Taiwan and their reaching Tonga? A Brand-New Version of Our Origin Story 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z The decline in Chinese aid has been driven mainly by a lack of Pacific government interest in Chinese loans that have left Pacific countries including Tonga heavily in debt. China’s declining aid to Pacific islands increasingly goes to allies, think tank reports 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z England were given "massive motivation" to wrap up their series win against Tonga by comments made after the first Test, head coach Shaun Wane has said. Tonga comments gave England 'massive motivation' 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Comments from the Tonga camp about ruck speed and suggestions they had effectively beaten themselves only served to motivate the hosts, with Harry Smith and Mikey Lewis showcasing their burgeoning partnership. England seal series win over Tonga with game to spare 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z “The likes of Portugal, Samoa, Tonga, Uruguay, Chile and Georgia may be gone, but they are certainly not forgotten,” Beaumont said. New men’s global rugby competition starting in 2026 hailed and assailed 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Tonga brought several new faces too, including one more familiar - 2017 World Cup winner Frizell, remarkably making his debut for his third different country. England hold off dogged Tonga to win series opener 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z WHO said in a statement that Piukala has nearly three decades of experience working in public health in Tonga and across the region in areas including chronic diseases, climate change and disaster response. A Tonga surgeon to lead WHO’s Western Pacific after previous director fired for racism, misconduct 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z It is the first time the two nations have met in a three-match series and reflects the rise of Tonga as one of rugby league's new super powers. Suspended Williams in England squad for Tonga Tests 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Big wins over Romania and Tonga were followed by a statement takedown of South Africa and a ruthless demolition of Scotland, the fans daring to dream that a special few weeks were on the horizon. 'All Blacks crush Irish belief as Sexton's story ends in pain' 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z The annual Pacific Nations Cup will be expanded again next year to include Japan, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, the United States and Canada. New men’s global rugby competition starting in 2026 hailed and assailed 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z His maiden Tonga try silenced the home crowd, and indicated the hosts are in for a real challenge during this series against a team who proved they are tier two in name only. England hold off dogged Tonga to win series opener 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Piukala was most recently Tonga’s minister of health and defeated rival candidates from China, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands and Vietnam. A Tonga surgeon to lead WHO’s Western Pacific after previous director fired for racism, misconduct 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z "I'm really pleased with the 24 players coming into camp as we look to beat Tonga in this three-game series," said Wane. Suspended Williams in England squad for Tonga Tests 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Pollard started the holders' final Pool B game with Tonga, but Libbok has been preferred for Sunday. South Africa pick Libbok at fly-half to face France 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Tonga and Romania are definitely going home and will meet in Lille, bidding for a first win in a desperately tough pool that contained South Africa, Ireland and Scotland. Rugby World Cup pool stage reaches climax with win-or-bust match between Japan and Argentina 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z LILLE, France — Former All Black center George Moala will make his Rugby World Cup debut for Tonga against Romania on Sunday less than a month from his 33rd birthday. Tonga summons Moala after ban to face depleted Romania at the Rugby World Cup 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z "We're just as diligent with Scotland as we were against South Africa, Romania and Tonga." 'Complacency not an issue as Ireland gear up for Scots' 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Georgia has had to replace five players during the tournament, Tonga four, and Romania three. Slippery stairs, spider bite, tackles and bad luck knock out players at the Rugby World Cup 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Captain Jamie Ritchie returns to lead the team after going off with concussion in the first half of the Tonga match a fortnight ago. Price starts for Scotland in Ireland showdown 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Tonga and Romania have appeared in eight Rugby World Cups apiece and both have won at least one game in six of their pool-stage campaigns. Rugby World Cup pool stage reaches climax with win-or-bust match between Japan and Argentina 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Sonatane Takulua, who became the first Tonga player to reach 50 caps in July, starts for the first time in the tournament and regains the captaincy. Tonga summons Moala after ban to face depleted Romania at the Rugby World Cup 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Scotland has made a late surge, collecting bonus-point wins against Tonga and Romania to stay in contention. AP PHOTOS: Rugby World Cup quarterfinal race goes down to the wire for 6 of the 8 places 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Macovei was reportedly fit for the final pool game against Tonga this weekend but not brought in, so he retired on Monday. Slippery stairs, spider bite, tackles and bad luck knock out players at the Rugby World Cup 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z South Africa beat Tonga 49-18 in its final pool game to move to the brink of the quarterfinals. South Africa wing Makazole Mapimpi is out of the Rugby World Cup with a fractured eye socket 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z “Romania is the kind of team that doesn’t give up, whether you’re 40 or 50 ahead they are always going to keep coming at you,” Tonga prop Ben Tameifuna said. Rugby World Cup pool stage reaches climax with win-or-bust match between Japan and Argentina 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z The red card was Samoa’s fourth in Rugby World Cup history, tied for the most with Canada and Tonga. Samoa’s Ben Lam gets 3-game ban for red card against Japan at Rugby World Cup 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z It means Romania have played more than three and a half hours of rugby since scoring their last point, a run they will hope to end in their final pool match against Tonga on Sunday. Seven standout moments from Rugby World Cup week four 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z With South Africa strong favourites to beat Tonga with a bonus point on Sunday, Scotland needed to take the maximum five points in Lille to give themselves the best chance of reaching the knockout stages. Scotland thrash Romania to set up Ireland decider 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z "With a six day turnaround we also wanted the freshest possible team to build on the victory over Tonga." Scotland change 13 for meeting with Romania 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Tonga conceded an average of 51 points against those three teams. Rugby World Cup pool stage reaches climax with win-or-bust match between Japan and Argentina 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Tonga was cut off from global telecommunication networks for a month last year after a volcanic eruption and tsunami severed its only undersea cable. US backs Pacific undersea internet cable amid China competition 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The only other time they combined was in July last year against Tonga. Samoa shakes up back row and midfield for must-win Japan game at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z NICE, France — Tonga No. 8 Vaea Fifita was suspended for their last two Rugby World Cup pool games against South Africa and Romania on Tuesday for his red card. Tonga’s Vaea Fifita to miss last two Rugby World Cup pool games in red card ban 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Tonga's Minister for Infrastructure, Sevenitini Toumo’ua, said the port was "vital" for the country's economic recovery after a volcanic eruption last year. Australia to help finance Tonga port as climate worsens Pacific infrastructure gap 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z There was a mature reaction to what happened against Tonga. Scotland dominate to get job done amid Tonga tempest 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Scotland saw off stubborn Tonga with a bonus-point victory to keep alive their hopes of progressing from Pool B at the World Cup. Seven-try Scotland keep World Cup hopes alive 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z The U.S. this year has opened embassies in Solomon Islands and Tonga, and is on track to open an embassy in Vanuatu early next year. The US is set to open embassies in the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts a Pacific leaders summit 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z “Collective and pressing action,” said Tonga Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni, “can only be achieved in the presence of trust and enduring peace.” As the world’s diplomacy roils a few feet away, a little UN oasis offers a riverside pocket of peace 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Two-thirds of Tonga's debt is owed to Chinese banks who have previously been major infrastructure lenders. Australia to help finance Tonga port as climate worsens Pacific infrastructure gap 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Tonga were fighting for their lives in this group but some of the no-arms hits and high shots betrayed a side with a lawless bent. Scotland dominate to get job done amid Tonga tempest 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z In the other match on Sunday, Scotland and Tonga meet in Nice and get their second run-outs of the tournament after making losing starts. Australia under huge pressure in Rugby World Cup match with Wales. Scotland, Tonga look to rebound 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z "Put it to the back of your mind, take things day-by-day, week-by-week and focus on what is important in the here and now. For me, that's playing against Tonga this weekend." 'High stakes' World Cup debut as Sutherland fights for future 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z NICE, France — Scotland changed two forwards and two backs to the side facing Tonga at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. Scotland changes 4 for Tonga match at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z "Australia is reinforcing Tonga's choice to have the quality and local labour force that it needs," he said. Australia to help finance Tonga port as climate worsens Pacific infrastructure gap 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Russell said what was delivered against Tonga wouldn't be. Scotland dominate to get job done amid Tonga tempest 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z The Scots have had two weeks to recover from a draining loss to South Africa on the opening weekend, while Tonga opened with a defeat to Ireland. Australia under huge pressure in Rugby World Cup match with Wales. Scotland, Tonga look to rebound 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Scotland make four changes for Sunday's World Cup pool meeting with Tonga in Nice. Four starting changes for Scotland against Tonga 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Tonga will have bad memories of Steyn, who scored four tries in a 60-14 win when the sides last met two years ago. Scotland changes 4 for Tonga match at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Ireland currently top Pool B after bonus-point wins over Romania and Tonga, where Farrell's side scored 20 tries, while the Springboks defeated Scotland before maximum points against Romania. Sheehan on bench as Kelleher gets South Africa nod 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z A first step was taken against Tonga, though. Scotland dominate to get job done amid Tonga tempest 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z The chance of a potential qualification decider against Ireland will disappear if Gregor Townsend's side do not see off Tonga and next opponents Romania. What to look out for in week three at Rugby World Cup 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Four years ago, a brand new island rose up out of the south Pacific Ocean near Tonga. Massive Eruption of Undersea Volcano in Tonga 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Both teams are playing their second Pool B game, with Tonga dispatched 59-16 by Ireland in its first game. Scotland changes 4 for Tonga match at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Above, the first Australian plane lands in Tonga. News Roundup: Tonga Update, Flight Record, & Turnip Monsters 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z A tsunami triggered by an erupting volcano in Tonga has caused an oil spill in Peru. Peru Works To Cleanup Oil Spill Caused by Volcano 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Tonga have individuals with huge talent, although the question to be answered is whether they can produce as a team to beat a top-level nation. What to look out for in week three at Rugby World Cup 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z An undersea cable that connects the island nation of Tonga to the internet has broken. Massive Eruption of Undersea Volcano in Tonga 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Even though Tonga was soundly beaten by the Irish, Townsend thinks the score could have been a little closer. Scotland changes 4 for Tonga match at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Boats carrying emergency supplies have been sent to Tonga from New Zealand and Australia. News Roundup: Tonga Update, Flight Record, & Turnip Monsters 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z When a volcano in Tonga erupted on January 15, the effects were felt around the world. Peru Works To Cleanup Oil Spill Caused by Volcano 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z However, they should find more openings against a Tonga team that shipped eight tries against Ireland. What to look out for in week three at Rugby World Cup 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Tonga is an island nation in the South Pacific ocean, home to about 105,000 people. Massive Eruption of Undersea Volcano in Tonga 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Tonga faces the Springboks next Sunday and then wraps up Pool B against Romania. Scotland changes 4 for Tonga match at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z So far, Tonga has only had one case of the coronavirus. News Roundup: Tonga Update, Flight Record, & Turnip Monsters 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z The oil spill was caused by unusual waves triggered by _________ in Tonga. Peru Works To Cleanup Oil Spill Caused by Volcano 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z When the island nation of Tonga lost internet service after a volcano erupted in January, SpaceX was able to provide temporary service using Starlink. Satellite Internet Service Changes the World 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z It took a while to get reports from Tonga, since the event knocked out internet service in the area. Massive Eruption of Undersea Volcano in Tonga 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z On Saturday, an underwater volcano erupted in the South Pacific Ocean near Tonga. 2022 Year in Review: Nature and Climate 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z Tonga is still largely cut off from the rest of the world. News Roundup: Tonga Update, Flight Record, & Turnip Monsters 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Top-ranked Ireland looked every bit the best in the world by mauling Tonga 59-16 to extend its national record to 15 straight wins and, more importantly, underline its status as a title favorite. AP PHOTOS: Big teams flex their muscles in the 2nd round of games at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Ireland showed it’s in top form and ready by hammering Tonga 59-16 on Saturday night to take its winning streak to 15 games. Springboks gamble by calling up flyhalf Pollard for injured hooker Marx at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Like most island nations, Tonga gets its internet through a cable that runs deep under the sea. Massive Eruption of Undersea Volcano in Tonga 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z The damage in Tonga isn’t fully known yet. 2022 Year in Review: Nature and Climate 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z An undersea cable that connects the island nation of Tonga to the internet has broken. News Roundup: Tonga Update, Flight Record, & Turnip Monsters 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Retaining Sexton in a strong line-up that showed both Irish respect to Tonga and the desire to experience a bruising physical encounter before renewing hostilities with the Springboks, Farrell opted for momentum over rotation. 'Irish avoid Shizuoka sequel but Boks blockbuster looms' 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Farrell also praised captain Johnny Sexton, who became Ireland's all-time points scorer with a try-scoring performance against Tonga, in which he scored 16 points before being substituted at half-time. Ireland 'not happy' despite eight-try win - Aki 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z There are reports of serious damage in Tonga. Massive Eruption of Undersea Volcano in Tonga 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Ireland continued their winning start to the World Cup with a bonus-point victory over Tonga on a landmark night for Johnny Sexton in Nantes. Sexton breaks record as eight-try Ireland beat Tonga 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Conor Murray says Ireland must be "on their guard" when they face a Tonga team that will include "ridiculous athlete" Malakai Fekitoa in Saturday's World Cup Pool B match in Nantes. Irish wary of 'ridiculous athlete' Fekitoa - Murray 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z And while Tonga caused the world's number one side a few headaches, Ireland were never really in danger of experiencing a repeat of that humbling night in Japan. 'Irish avoid Shizuoka sequel but Boks blockbuster looms' 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z While the Welsh are resting most of their front-liners against Portugal, the top-ranked Irish are sending out most of their big guns against Tonga on Saturday. Ireland and Wales take a different view of their easy-looking second matches at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z So far, there are no reports of injuries or deaths in Tonga related to the eruption. Massive Eruption of Undersea Volcano in Tonga 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Tonga, who did not play last week, will look to bounce back when they take on Scotland in Nice on Sunday week. Sexton breaks record as eight-try Ireland beat Tonga 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Centre Fekitoa, a 2015 World Cup winner with New Zealand, is one of four former All Blacks in the Tonga team. Irish wary of 'ridiculous athlete' Fekitoa - Murray 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z The Romania and Tonga games were not without their imperfections. 'Irish avoid Shizuoka sequel but Boks blockbuster looms' 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z “They bring the professionalism, what it takes to be at a special level,” Tonga captain Ben Tameifuna said of those ex-All Blacks. Ireland and Wales take a different view of their easy-looking second matches at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Currently, the biggest danger is probably from the smoke and ash from the volcano that has covered much of Tonga. Massive Eruption of Undersea Volcano in Tonga 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Having watched his side blow away Romania in their opening match last week, Ireland head coach Andy Farrell recognised the threat posed by Tonga by naming a near full-strength team. Sexton breaks record as eight-try Ireland beat Tonga 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Saturday's game is 15th-ranked Tonga's tournament opener having sat out last weekend. Irish wary of 'ridiculous athlete' Fekitoa - Murray 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z While the line-out looked more robust against Tonga, Farrell and his coaching staff will almost certainly look to work on Ireland's scrum before facing a formidable South African pack. 'Irish avoid Shizuoka sequel but Boks blockbuster looms' 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Nine days into the tournament and Tonga and Portugal are finally getting on the field for their first matches. Ireland and Wales take a different view of their easy-looking second matches at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z New Zealand and Australia have sent teams to Tonga to help out. Massive Eruption of Undersea Volcano in Tonga 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z And while Tonga, who had four former All Blacks in their line-up, represented a clear step-up in quality from Romania, the Irish quelled their opponents' early energy to secure the bonus point before half-time. Sexton breaks record as eight-try Ireland beat Tonga 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Johnny Sexton stays in the Ireland team for Saturday's World Cup game against Tonga, which sees four personnel changes from the big win over Romania. Sexton named in strong Ireland team for Tonga game 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Cherry would have missed only Scotland’s second pool match, against Tonga on Sept. 24, and would likely have returned in time for Romania on Sept. 30 and Ireland on Oct. Freak injury ends Rugby World Cup for Scotland player Dave Cherry 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Ashman is, however, expected to be available for the Scots' second Pool B match against Tonga on 24 September. McInally replaces Cherry after hotel stairs slip 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Currently, the large cloud of ash high above Tonga is making it impossible to get a good picture of what’s happening in the area from high in the air. Massive Eruption of Undersea Volcano in Tonga 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z While Tonga impressed early on, by the time Sexton dotted down to bag Ireland's bonus point, it only looked like being a 15th straight win for Farrell's side. Sexton breaks record as eight-try Ireland beat Tonga 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Ireland will be expected to extend their winning run to 15 matches against the Pacific Islanders but Tonga, who are yet to play a pool game in France, will pose a greater threat than Romania. What to look out for in week two of Rugby World Cup 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Tonga have finished third in their pool in four World Cups - missing out on the last eight by only two points in 2011, and enjoying a famous win over eventual finalists France. Tonga's former All Blacks seek to shock Ireland 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Russell received treatment twice during the game at Stade Velodrome, but says he has no injury concerns going into the next match against Tonga in Nice in two weeks' time. South Africa loss not true reflection of Scots - Russell 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z The United States and the World Health Organization are also sending help to Tonga. Massive Eruption of Undersea Volcano in Tonga 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Everything after this will feel more manageable, even Ireland at the end of the pool stage, which is the be-all and end-all now, presuming Scotland put away Tonga and Romania. 'Russell and Scotland get lost in South African maze' 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z What to look out for: Tonga will perform their traditional Sipi Tau before the game in Nantes. What to look out for in week two of Rugby World Cup 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Piutau looked into following Fekitoa into playing for the Tonga sevens team after completing his three-year hiatus from international rugby, which was a way to qualify before the new rule was implemented. Tonga's former All Blacks seek to shock Ireland 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Despite the setback of a defeat in their tournament opener, Russell remains confident Scotland can recover to make it out of their pool, with matches against Tonga, Romania and Ireland to come. South Africa loss not true reflection of Scots - Russell 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Scotland have a two-week wait to right their wrongs when they take on Tonga in Nice. Ruthless South Africa too strong for Scotland 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Farrell said the outside-half was "firing on all cylinders" but Sexton did not see it that way, his mind already drifting to a tougher match on the horizon against Tonga. Farrell & Sexton all smiles but Irish eye improvement 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z He stopped short, however, of confirming that Sexton would start next week against Tonga. 'Our discipline had to improve' - Farrell on Romania win 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z It may seem mission impossible for Tonga, but Saturday will show if their best-ever team on paper can produce the goods on the pitch. Tonga's former All Blacks seek to shock Ireland 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z With their first assignment comfortably negotiated, Ireland face a stiffer challenge against Tonga next Saturday before moving on to the even more daunting tasks of South Africa and Scotland. Ireland begin World Cup with 12-try win over Romania 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Townsend's side did not get out of their group at the last World Cup and will also face Tonga, Romania and Ireland in Pool B. Kinghorn returns for Scotland against South Africa 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z He's obviously starting against Romania, as expected, but will Farrell risk playing him against Tonga when he will be the focal point for a lot of tackles? 'Ireland fear no-one, now it's time to show why' - Bowe 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Beattie: The Pacific Island nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga are blessed the whole way through. Rugby experts preview the 2023 World Cup 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Ireland begins its campaign on Sept. 9 against Romania in Bordeaux and also faces Tonga, world champion South Africa and Scotland in Pool B. Top-ranked Ireland leaves injured prop Cian Healy out of squad for Rugby World Cup 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Townsend's side kick off their World Cup campaign against reigning champions South Africa in Marseille on 10 September and also take on Tonga, Romania and Ireland in Pool B. McInally misses out on Scotland World Cup squad 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z However, Hunga Tonga spouted an unusually high amount of water and low amount of cooling sulfur. Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up Earth 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The World Bank has previously said six Pacific countries - Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu - are at a high risk of debt distress. Public debt expected to fall in most Pacific countries -World Bank 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z We haven't seen enough yet of Samoa or Tonga - and they could quite easily spring a surprise because of the level of talent they have. Rugby experts preview the 2023 World Cup 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z England came through a physical test to beat Tonga 72-46 and start the second pool phase of the Netball World Cup with an improved display in Cape Town. England beat Tonga with improved display 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z The Silver Ferns eventually edged a tight 54-44 victory over Uganda before the Diamonds swept to a 85-38 win over Tonga. England recover from slow start to beat Malawi 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z The studies that showed warming from Hunga Tonga didn’t incorporate sulfur cooling, which is hard to do, Schoeberl and Newman said. Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up Earth 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga in 2022 has also added to the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere, which heats the planet like carbon dioxide. Climate change: July set to be world's warmest month on record 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Home to just over 100,000 people, Tonga last year was the site of a massive volcanic eruption that sent millions of tons of water vapor into the atmosphere and killed four people in Tonga. Blinken visits tiny Tonga as US continues diplomatic push to counter China in the Pacific 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z England made slow starts during their three wins in the first pool stage but against Tonga they moved quickly and with more cohesion through the court. England beat Tonga with improved display 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Blinken said that the United States was committed to both Tonga and the broader Pacific Islands. Blinken visits Tonga, discusses strategic importance of Pacific region 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Those include an embassy in the Solomon Islands that opened in January; the embassy in Tonga that Mr. Blinken will dedicate on Wednesday; and planned embassies in Port Vila, Vanuatu, and in Tarawa, Kiribati. South Sea scramble: Blinken, Austin lead challenge to China’s Pacific Islands clout 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z But it is smaller and poorer nations that will see the worst damage to their economies, with the Pacific island nations of Vanuatu, Tonga, Palau and Micronesia among the top five. Asia-Pacific needs disaster warning systems to counter rising climate change risks, report says 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Tonga, New Zealand and Australia next week as the Biden administration shifts its Indo-Pacific strategy into overdrive in part to counter China’s growing influence in the region. Blinken heads to Tonga, New Zealand, Australia as US shifts Indo-Pacific strategy into overdrive 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Defender Funmi Fadoju was equally impressive in dissecting the Tonga attack, recording nine gains as her rapid rise in the sport continues on the world stage. England beat Tonga with improved display 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the island nation of Tonga on Wednesday, the latest senior U.S. official to visit the South Pacific, and warned of China's "problematic behaviour" in the region. Blinken visits Tonga, discusses strategic importance of Pacific region 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z The ship is also due to visit Tonga, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and East Timor. Chinese military-run hospital ship arrives in Kiribati 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Those include an embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands, that opened in January; an embassy in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, that opened in May and planned embassies in Port Vila, Vanuatu, and in Tarawa, Kiribati. US eyes massive ramp-up in diplomatic personnel and spending at new Pacific island embassies 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The Metals Company, which is partnered with three Pacific Island nations - the Republic of Nauru, the Republic of Kiribati and the Kingdom of Tonga - is determined to press ahead with applications. Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z Associated Press writer Theodora Tongas in Athens contributed to this report. Pro-reform Mitsotakis wins second term in Greek election that sees surge by small far-right parties 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Tonga is heavily indebted to Beijing and there have been questions about how Tonga will repay that debt. Blinken visits Tonga, discusses strategic importance of Pacific region 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z As recently as January 2022, a volcano obliterated most of an island in Tonga, generating a wave that traveled 5,000 miles across the Pacific and caused damage up and down the California coast. Opinion: Here's one more thing to worry about in California — tsunamis 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z Other parts of Polynesia, such as Samoa and Tonga, have concepts similar to mahu. Native Hawaiian drag queens in Las Vegas showcase islands’ gender-fluid heritage 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The January 2022 eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga produced the most extreme lightning storm ever recorded. News at a glance: Biggest lightning storm, regulating AI, and restoring Europe’s ecosystems 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Since the Hunga Tonga eruption took place underwater, it injected lots of water into Earth's atmosphere, the resulting ice crystals adopting positive and negative charges. The Most Intense Lightning Storm Ever Recorded Was Sparked by the Hunga Tonga Eruption 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Sovaleni said at the press conference that Tonga had this year started to pay down its debt and had no concerns about China and its relationship was currently around development issues such as infrastructure. Blinken visits Tonga, discusses strategic importance of Pacific region 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Vescovo tells the writer when they meet aboard his ship en route to the Tonga Trench. Today’s Deep-Sea Explorers Are Mineral Miners and Ultrawealthy Hobbyists 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Another potential factor may be the recent eruption of an undersea volcano in Tonga, said Swain. Ocean temperatures are off the charts, and El Niño is only partly to blame 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The U.S. has also opened embassies in Solomon Islands and Tonga, and revived Peace Corps volunteer efforts. Fiji reconsiders security ties with China amid Pacific tensions 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z However, this was just another way in which the Hunga Tonga eruption was different: the holes started filling with lightning within minutes of the gravity wave rippling by. The Most Intense Lightning Storm Ever Recorded Was Sparked by the Hunga Tonga Eruption 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The U.S. is already constructing an embassy in the Maldives and has opened or announced plans to open embassies in the Pacific, including in the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Kiribati. US reopens embassy in Seychelles after 27-year absence 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z But he can reveal that the show will visit the city’s oldest tiki bar, the Tonga Hut in North Hollywood. How Trump's misdeeds inspired a new history of the first mass-media congressional hearing 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z An undersea volcano in Tonga shot millions of tons of water vapor into the atmosphere, which might warm the Earth’s surface over the next few years. Ocean temperatures are off the charts, and El Niño is only partly to blame 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z He has switched international allegiance to Tonga and is in line to play at this year's Rugby World Cup. Hansen praises RFU decision to raise Pride flag 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Besides breaking records in the present day, the Hunga Tonga eruption could also teach us about volcanism on the early Earth, and even potentially on other celestial bodies. The Most Intense Lightning Storm Ever Recorded Was Sparked by the Hunga Tonga Eruption 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The U.S. has increased its focus on the Pacific, opening embassies in Solomon Islands and Tonga, reviving Peace Corps volunteer efforts, and encouraging more business investment. US signs new security pact with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z The U.S. has increased its focus on the Pacific, opening embassies in the Solomon Islands and Tonga, reviving Peace Corps volunteer efforts, and encouraging more business investment. U.S. to sign new security pact with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z His administration also recently opened embassies in the Solomon Islands and Tonga and has plans to open one in Kiribati. China warns against ‘geopolitical games’ as U.S. announces Blinken trip to Papua New Guinea 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Capital Development Fund, for example, recently developed parametric policies for Vanuatu, Tonga, and Fiji covering cyclone damage. Heat insurance offers climate change lifeline to poor workers 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z The U.S. has recently opened embassies in the Solomon Islands and Tonga and has expressed a desire to reverse a decades-long pullback in the region. Biden off to Japan for Group of Seven summit, says there’s ‘work to do’ on global stage 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z The U.S. has recently opened embassies in the Solomon Islands and Tonga, and plans to open more in the region as it tries to reassert its presence in the Pacific. Hopes for historic Pacific visit dashed after President Joe Biden cancels trip to Papua New Guinea 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z England will play Tonga over here this year, and the likelihood is that Samoa will tour these shores in 2024. France pulls out of hosting Rugby League World Cup 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z His administration also recently opened embassies in the Solomon Islands and Tonga, and has plans to open one in Kiribati. Ambitious agenda for Biden on upcoming three-nation Indo-Pacific trip as debt default looms at home 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z U.S. embassies recently opened in Solomon Islands and Tonga, but consent for proposed embassies in Vanuatu and Kiribati is yet to be gained, an official told a congressional hearing. Exclusive: Biden to sign defence pact in Papua New Guinea, with eyes on China 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Miller said the embassy would allow Washington to deploy additional diplomatic personnel and resources, including the potential appointment of a resident ambassador to Tonga, with which the United States has had diplomatic relations since 1972. US opens embassy in Tonga in new pushback against China in Pacific 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Scotland has been placed in a tough pool at the World Cup, alongside defending champion South Africa, top-ranked Ireland, Tonga and Romania. Gregor Townsend extends deal as Scotland rugby coach to 2026 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The Maori royals from New Zealand are on the list, as are kings and queens from Thailand, Bhutan and Tonga, according to news media reports. Invitation List for King Charles III’s Coronation Draws Royals, Lawmakers and Controversy 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The motion formed a “T” in honor of Tonga, my parents’ homeland. Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: My Tongan heritage means everything to me 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Other embassies to be opened include in Tonga and Kiribati. US boosts anti-China Pacific push with embassy in Vanuatu 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z "This opening symbolizes the renewal of our relationship and underlines the strength of our commitment to our bilateral relations, to the people of Tonga, and to our partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region," the statement said. US opens embassy in Tonga in new pushback against China in Pacific 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z If they want to go back home to Tonga, I’d definitely set that up. Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: After my dad's illness, I can't wait to treat my parents 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z It’s a disaster that doesn’t appear in historical records, Goff says, and it’s a tsunami that likely affected islands all across the South Pacific, including in Vanuatu, Tonga, and the Cook Islands. Ancient Tsunami Detectives Hunt for Long-Lost Cataclysms 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Tonga has long been known as the friendly islands because of the way we welcome visitors. Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: My Tongan heritage means everything to me 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z "In terms of recovery plan ... we are awaiting for funds to cover expenditure associated with small-scale fisheries along coastal communities," said Poasi Ngaluafe, head of the science division of Tonga's Ministry of Fisheries. One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Brandolino said there was no discernable effect on last year’s weather from the massive eruption of a volcano in Tonga. Natural, manmade factors behind New Zealand’s hottest year 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Those improvements will not be steady, scientists stressed, given natural fluctuations in ozone levels and the ozone-inhibiting influence of volcanic eruptions like the massive one from underwater Pacific Ocean volcano Hunga Tonga a year ago. Ozone layer continues to heal, a key development for health, food security and the planet, U.N. study says 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z By contrast, submarine volcanoes such as Hunga Tonga are often in very remote locations, and their potential for big eruptions remains largely unclear. Tonga volcano eruption blasted millions of tons of water into space 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z It is also key to New Zealand's response to natural disasters; P-3s were sent to Tonga following the volcanic eruption this year. New Zealand Defence Force to retire P-3 Orion planes early, leaves capability gap 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z The U.N.'s Food and Agricultural Organization estimated in a November report that the eruption cost the country's fisheries and aquaculture sector some $7.4 million - a significant number for Tonga's roughly $500 million economy. One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Many beaches and marinas from Orange County to the Bay Area were temporarily closed in January as a precaution due to an underwater volcanic eruption near the South Pacific nation of Tonga. The top 22 Los Angeles Times stories of 2022 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z As I observed in 2020, that places America in an elite group that includes the Pacific Island nations of Tonga, Tuvalu and Nauru, along with Somalia. Column: Greedy railroads are to blame for rail strike threat. Why should Congress help them? 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z In January, the record-breaking Tonga blast sent tsunamis across the Pacific Ocean and created a sonic boom that could be heard in Alaska. Tonga volcano eruption blasted millions of tons of water into space 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Another Pacific nation, Tonga, was knocked offline by a volcanic eruption in January, which severed the only fiber-optic cable connecting it to the world. 3 Weeks After Hack, This Island Nation’s Government Is Still Off-line 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z "The reefs in Tonga were silent," the survey report found. One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Tonga’s Minister of Police and its Commissioner of Police, who is an Australian citizen, were unavailable, a Tonga police spokeswoman told Reuters. China holds policing discussion with officials of Pacific island nations 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z So too will the traditional pre-match war dances of Samoa and Tonga - breathtaking moments worth the entrance fee alone. 'The whole World Cup was excellent... where now?' 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z The eruption of the Hunga Tonga undersea volcano in the Pacific Ocean early this year was so powerful that it sent a massive plume of water vapor into space, according to research released Monday. Tonga volcano eruption blasted millions of tons of water into space 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z A shallow, strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck in the sea about 130 miles off the coast of Tonga on Friday, setting off tsunami warnings across the Pacific Island region. Large Earthquake Strikes Near Tonga, Setting Off Tsunami Warnings 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z But long-term monitoring will be critical, he said, and Tonga hopes to develop a national soil strategy and upgrade their soil testing laboratory to help farmers. One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z “There was another representative from Tonga,” she added. China holds policing discussion with officials of Pacific island nations 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Hazardous tsunami waves from the earthquake are possible within 300 km of the epicentre along the coasts of Niue and Tonga, it said. Tsunami warnings issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Tonga region 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z An undersea volcano erupted in Tonga in January, killing three people, blanketing its main island with a thick layer of volcanic ash and shooting millions of tons of water vapor high up into the atmosphere. Powerful earthquake hits Tonga; tsunami advisory issued 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Hazardous waves from the earthquake were possible within 300 kilometers, or 186 miles, of the epicenter along the coasts of Niue and Tonga, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Large Earthquake Strikes Near Tonga, Setting Off Tsunami Warnings 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z The showpiece is likely to be against holders Australia or 2008 champions New Zealand but before then, a semi-final against either Tonga or Samoa awaits at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on 12 November. 'Humble' England roll on after 'royal performance' 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z PNG, who lost to Tonga in their opener but progressed from Group D following wins over the Cook Islands and Wales, will look to dominate with their sizeable front line. How can England tame 'physical & brutal' PNG? 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Tonga's meteorological service warned residents to move inland. Tsunami warnings issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Tonga region 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Tonga is an archipelago of 176 islands with a population of just over 100,000 people, situated southeast of Fiji and just west of the international dateline. Tongan volcano eruption unleashed highest plume on record 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Lions matches against Argentina, Fiji and Tonga have also been discussed, according to reports. Combined Australia-NZ team could play Lions 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Despite losses to Cook Islands in their opening game and then to Tonga, Wales entered the final pool encounter still with an outside chance of reaching the knockout stages. Papua New Guinea crush Wales to set up England tie 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Before the tournament began, it was being billed as the most competitive World Cup ever with sides including Tonga, Samoa and Fiji expected to challenge the 'big three' of Australia, New Zealand and England. 'We want the big one' - Wane eyes up final triumph 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z After a narrow loss to Tonga last time out, 2017 quarter-finalists PNG needed to avoid defeat against the Cook Islands to stay in contention for a place in the knockout stage. PNG boost last-eight hopes with Cook Islands win 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Watch the moment Tonga produce a sensational piece of play against Wales only for video referee to rule the try out at the Rugby League World Cup. Watch: Tonga's 'sensational' try ruled out 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Tonga put one foot in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals but were made to work hard by a gutsy Wales side. Tonga cruise to victory after early Wales scare 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Cables can be disrupted by natural disaster as occurred in January on the Pacific island of Tonga. Threat to undersea cable in Hawaii highlights danger of future internet disruptions 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z In January, Tonga was hit by a volcanic eruption and tsunami that saw Australia and New Zealand coordinate a humanitarian response from defence forces that included those of Japan, France and Britain. Pacific Islands defence ministers meet in Tonga to boost 'interoperability' 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Barring an unlikely swing in points difference, their win in Warrington means they will advance if they match the Cook Islands' result against Tonga on Sunday. PNG boost last-eight hopes with Cook Islands win 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z But Samoa and Tonga are right up there and boast some of the strongest squads in their history. BBC pundits preview 'game-changing' World Cup 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Wales initially rattled Tonga at St Helens and led for most of the first half thanks to Kyle Evans' fine try. Tonga cruise to victory after early Wales scare 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The last tsunami to hit California was in January, after a volcanic eruption in the South Pacific Ocean near Tonga sent 2-foot tsunami waves barreling through the Bay Area more than 5,000 miles away. New tsunami hazard maps highlight threat facing seven California counties — even Napa 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z Australia's defence minister Richard Marles was due to arrive in Tonga on Monday ahead of the South Pacific Defence Ministers Meeting this week, held annually to discuss regional security challenges. Pacific Islands defence ministers meet in Tonga to boost 'interoperability' 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z “It’s more like a large layer of ash, steam and pumice over the ocean,” Rennie Vaiomounga, a geologist at Tonga Geological Services, told The Washington Post. A volcano in Tonga birthed a new island. Consider it limited edition. 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z They emphasized that the summit had produced additional partnership opportunities and commitments beyond the recent promise of three new American embassies, in Tonga, the Solomon Islands and Kiribati. Countering China, the U.S. Signs a Broad Deal to Aid Pacific Nations 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Wales entered Woolf's den as huge underdogs, with their largely semi-professional pool of players fronting up to a Mate Ma'a Tonga outfit packed full of NRL and Super League talent. Tonga cruise to victory after early Wales scare 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The White House previously announced plans to open embassies in the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Kiribati. Biden woos Pacific Island countries with White House summit as China looms 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Washington this year vowed to open three new embassies in the region - in Kiribati, Tonga, and the Solomon Islands. U.S. to prioritize Pacific islands in contest with China 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z It started out around one acre but in a matter of days has grown to about 8.6 acres because of the volcano’s recent flurry of eruptions, according to Tonga Geological Services, a government agency. A volcano in Tonga birthed a new island. Consider it limited edition. 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Peace Corps volunteers will also return to Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu, while other countries are also being considered for the program. Countering China, the U.S. Signs a Broad Deal to Aid Pacific Nations 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Wales put their bodies on the line as Tonga upped their intensity, but conceded two tries in the last minutes before half-time that turned the match on its head. Tonga cruise to victory after early Wales scare 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Peace Corps volunteers would also return to Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu this year. U.S. vows 'big dollar' help to Pacific islands in China contest 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Peace Corps volunteers to Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and Vanuatu this year and exploring missions in other countries, it said. U.S. to prioritize Pacific islands in contest with China 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z In the southwest Pacific, a seafloor ridge that stretches from New Zealand to Tonga has the highest density of underwater volcanoes in the world. A volcano in Tonga birthed a new island. Consider it limited edition. 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z It spawned a tsunami that devastated parts of Tonga, as well as smaller tsunamis thousands of miles distant that were caused by changes in air pressure as the shock wave circled the world. The Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climate 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Niu showed stepping prowess and power to break Wales' sliding defence for the second half's opening try and Tonga's fourth of the night - with Lolohea again on target with the kick. Tonga cruise to victory after early Wales scare 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Tonga’s enormous underwater volcano that erupted in January may have caused a short-term spike in global warming, scientists said. Your Friday Briefing: Men Flee Russian Conscription 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Vice President Kamala Harris told a South Pacific leaders’ summit in Suva in July that the United States would open new embassies in Tonga and Kiribati. US, UK join Pacific allies in Fijian military exercise 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z They will include Emperor Naruhito of Japan, kings and queens from Europe, Tonga and Bhutan, the Emir of Qatar, and presidents and prime ministers from dozens of countries. Police take to rooftops and manholes ahead of funeral for massive security operation 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Vömel said any estimate of the amount of additional warming that the Tonga eruption will add was highly speculative at this point. The Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climate 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Vanuatu could yet take up Australia’s offer. Australia to take South Pacific leaders to UK royal funeral 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z She sets out on a tour of the Commonwealth, visiting places including Bermuda, Fiji, Tonga, Australia, and Gibraltar. Key milestones in Queen Elizabeth II’s life 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z She’s a catalyst off the court, helping to raise more than $1,800 through her club team for relief efforts for Tonga after an underwater volcano erupted in January. Redondo Union's Mele Corral-Blagojevich wants to be a face for the next generation 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z The United States has stepped up engagement with Pacific Islands countries under Biden, sending several senior official delegations and announcing plans to open embassies in the Solomon Islands, Kiribati, and Tonga. Biden to host Pacific Island leaders as China courts region 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z Solomon was not involved in the Tonga research. The Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climate 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z The Anglican churches in larger New Zealand cities are often more liberal, while those in rural areas and in Pacific countries that the church also represents, like Fiji and Tonga, are often more conservative. The Anglican Church’s ‘Kick in the Guts’ to Gay Parishioners 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z “This company set out to game the system and use a poor, developing Pacific nation as the conduit to exploit these resources,” said Lord Fusitu’a, a former member of the Tonga parliament. Secret Data, Tiny Islands and a Quest for Treasure on the Ocean Floor 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Repsol initially said the spill was caused by "sudden and extraordinary anomalous waves produced by the volcanic eruption in Tonga". Peru to sue Repsol for $4.5bn over oil spill 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z The blast damaged more than 100 homes and took at least three lives on the island of Tonga. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Tonga and Fiji secured places in South Africa through the Oceania Netball World Cup Qualifiers, with a further eight teams set to join them through qualifiers in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. England drop to fourth in World Netball rankings 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z It was the final stop on a trip that had taken her to Samoa, Tonga, the Solomon Islands and Australia. Deputy Secretary Sherman says US ‘doubling down’ on Pacific 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z A community leader in Tonga, another island partner, said in an interview that the company had agreed to pay it $2 per ton as a “mining production fee.” Secret Data, Tiny Islands and a Quest for Treasure on the Ocean Floor 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z In the past five days Sherman has met leaders in Samoa, Tonga, Australia and Solomon Islands and attended commemorations which marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal. U.S. doubling down on investment in the Pacific - senior diplomat 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Most eruptions, including Hunga Tonga, release particles that cool Earth’s surface by reflecting sunlight back into space, but they typically dissipate after two to three years. Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z As part of her trip, Sherman has also visited the Pacific nations of Samoa and Tonga and plans to visit Australia and New Zealand. Japanese sailor attacked at Solomon Islands memorial service 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, the United States announced this year that it would reopen an embassy in Honiara, while adding embassies in Kiribati and Tonga — two other Pacific nations with a large Chinese presence. A U.S. Return to Guadalcanal, in Another Tense Historical Moment 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z The rules require that the sponsoring nations, in this case Nauru and Tonga, exercise “effective control” over the mining projects so they are not partners in name only. Secret Data, Tiny Islands and a Quest for Treasure on the Ocean Floor 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Tonga should determine its future, not China or any other country, U.S. Sri Lanka asks China to defer arrival of ship after India objects 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z As part of the trip, the two women are also making stops in Samoa and Tonga. Island trip lays bare US-China tussle in the Pacific 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z At a televised event with university students in the Tonga capital Nuku'alofa on Saturday, Sherman noted the countries had fought alongside each other since World War Two, some three decades before establishing formal relations. Tonga, not China, must decide its future, says U.S. diplomat 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z Six countries - Lesotho, Swaziland, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Tonga and Togo - have their own monarch. Commonwealth: Seven things you might not know 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z A spokesman for the company said it donated a total of $140,600 last year to support community and social programs in Nauru and Tonga. Secret Data, Tiny Islands and a Quest for Treasure on the Ocean Floor 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z But with so much water vapor flung aloft, the Tonga eruption could have a different impact. Massive undersea eruption filled atmosphere with water 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Elsewhere in the Pacific, the omicron variant has spread the coronavirus to several small nations for the first time this year, including Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa and Nauru. Micronesia last of bigger nations to have COVID-19 outbreak 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z She said while the countries shared values of religious freedom and concern for human rights, the U.S. also considered Tonga strategically important. Tonga, not China, must decide its future, says U.S. diplomat 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z The White House also announced it was opening new embassies in Tonga and Kiribati and that Peace Corps volunteers will soon be returning to the region. China wants control of Pacific Islands in drive for global clout 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z The governments of Nauru and Tonga, which declined requests for comment, have lobbied the agency on behalf of the Metals Company. Secret Data, Tiny Islands and a Quest for Treasure on the Ocean Floor 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Harris proposed new embassies in Tonga and in Kiribati, a Micronesian state that split from the forum this week. Solomons leader: Chinese base would make his people targets 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Among the measures Harris will announce to Pacific leaders will be new U.S. embassies in Kiribati and Tonga. U.S. to open new embassies, boost aid in Pacific as China’s sway grows 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z She proposed new embassies in Tonga and in Kiribati, a Micronesian state that split this week from the 18-nation forum in a major blow to regional harmony. Harris vows US will strengthen its Pacific islands relations 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Atmospheric scientist Matthew Deland said the eruption from the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga on Jan. 15 also pumped large quantities of water vapor into the stratosphere. Rare clouds that glow in the dark are the most vibrant in 15 years 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Mr. Barron said he was unaware that Nautilus Minerals had gotten access to some mining data before forming partnerships with Nauru and Tonga. Secret Data, Tiny Islands and a Quest for Treasure on the Ocean Floor 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The low-lying Pacific islands, which include Fiji, Tonga and Samoa, are some of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the extreme weather events caused by climate change. Fiji says climate change, not conflict, is Asia's biggest security threat 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z Harris will announce the return of the Peace Corps to Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu after volunteers were withdrawn during the pandemic. U.S. to open new embassies, boost aid in Pacific as China’s sway grows 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Hu’akavameiliku said Tonga was honored that Wong had decided to visit just two weeks after taking office, following an election in Australia. China and Australia’s dueling Pacific tours make final stops 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Britain worked closely with Australia and New Zealand, two other Commonwealth nations, to provide aid to Tonga after a volcanic eruption and tsunami devastated the islands earlier this year. Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee evokes legacy of Tongan monarch 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong will travel to the Pacific island kingdom of Tonga on Friday, days after her Chinese counterpart visited and discussed Tonga's heavy debts to Beijing, Tonga's government said. Macau's casino losses engulf gambling hub as no quick fix in sight 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z He confirmed discussions were held with Wang about Tonga's loans from China, a statement issued by the prime minister's office said. Tonga says discussed debt with China ForMin, Australia’s Wong to visit 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Tonga is continuing to recover from a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami in January which killed three people locally and destroyed hundreds of homes. China’s foreign minister arrives in Tonga on Pacific tour 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Wang arrived in the kingdom of Tonga on Tuesday, according to the Chinese embassy in Tonga. China's foreign minister visits Tonga after Pacific islands delay regional pact 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Tonga is an example of how Britain’s relationship with the world has changed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee evokes legacy of Tongan monarch 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z How will Tonga's broken internet cable be mended? Subsea internet cables could help detect earthquakes 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z China's Wang on Tuesday signed agreements in Tonga for police laboratory equipment, disaster response and fisheries cooperation. Tonga says discussed debt with China ForMin, Australia’s Wong to visit 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z “The relationship between China and Tonga is a shining pearl,” the ambassador said in his statement. China’s foreign minister arrives in Tonga on Pacific tour 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Tonga, which was hit by a volcanic eruption and tsunami in January, owes two-thirds of its external debt of $195 million to China's Export-Import Bank, its budget shows. China's foreign minister visits Tonga after Pacific islands delay regional pact 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z “I would tell her that she has left a great legacy, not only for our family, but for Tonga and the Pacific region and also the world,’’ she said. Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee evokes legacy of Tongan monarch 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z New Zealand and Tonga have said they will raise the Solomon Islands security deal with China at an upcoming meeting of Pacific Islands Forum leaders. U.S. adviser Campbell visits Solomon Islands after China pact signed 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Three months after the eruption, Tonga’s rebuilding is slowly progressing, and the impact of the disaster has come into clearer focus. 3 months after volcanic eruption, Tonga slowly rebuilds 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Tonga’s government said the two sides had “fruitful talks” and thanked China for sending two military planes and two naval ships to deliver supplies after the tsunami. China’s foreign minister arrives in Tonga on Pacific tour 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday arrived in Tonga on a tour through the region where Beijing's ambitions for wider security ties has caused concern among U.S. allies. China's foreign minister visits Tonga after Pacific islands delay regional pact 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z New Zealand Prof Shane Cronin has just returned from snorkelling over the Tonga underwater volcano that blew its top in January. NZ professor snorkels over Tonga volcano 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z It would have been a simple game of matching numbers — but Hunga Tonga’s plume soared higher than weather balloons. Hunga Tonga volcano spewed ash 36 miles high, a world record 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z Eighty percent of Tonga’s population was impacted in some way. 3 months after volcanic eruption, Tonga slowly rebuilds 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Dutton rejected suggestions from the Opposition Labor party that Australia had "dropped the ball" on support to the Pacific region, and pointed to recent aid provided to Tonga in the wake of a volcanic disaster. Australian defence minister says China base in Solomons would be concerning 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z For different reasons, SpaceX’s offer to Tonga is also not without complications. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Prof Cronin has been in Tonga this past month, making observations that will help him better understand what happened in January. NZ professor snorkels over Tonga volcano 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z The eruption of Hunga Tonga produced a tsunami that devastated parts of Tonga and even reached the U.S. Hunga Tonga volcano spewed ash 36 miles high, a world record 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z It took five long weeks for Tonga to restore its internet connection to the rest of the world after the tsunami severed a crucial fiber-optic cable. 3 months after volcanic eruption, Tonga slowly rebuilds 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Since the start of the year, Kiribati, Tonga, the Solomon Islands, the Cook Islands and American Samoa have all experienced their first big outbreaks. Facing its first virus outbreak, Samoa goes into lockdown 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z When it comes to Tonga, the awkward mixture of Starlink pros and cons has made some observers wary. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z More than a thousand people have been infected in Tonga, the transmission likely catalyzed by ships bringing in aid supplies after a volcanic eruption and tsunami in January. On Pacific Islands Covid Once Spared, an Outbreak Accentuates Inequality 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z In previous versions of this post, the headline and first paragraph incorrectly said the Hunga Tonga plume reached 38 miles into Earth's atmosphere. Hunga Tonga volcano spewed ash 36 miles high, a world record 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z Three people in Tonga died from the tsunami and a fourth from what authorities described as related trauma. 3 months after volcanic eruption, Tonga slowly rebuilds 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Tonga reported its first outbreak after the virus arrived with international aid vessels following the Jan. 15 eruption of a massive volcano, followed by a tsunami. Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z After the recent eruption damaged Tonga’s undersea cable, the country lost its ground-based Internet access—so a gateway could not be set up in Tonga itself. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Despite its flaw, GOES-17 beamed back stunning pictures of the Tonga volcanic eruption in January. Weather satellite rockets to orbit to monitor US West 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z All 62 survivors were rescued by boat and moved to Tonga’s capital, Nuku’alofa, where they have been living together since in a church hall. Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z The bank noted that many coastal tourism businesses — which bring in vital foreign revenue for Tonga — were particularly hard hit, with tourist cabins and wharves destroyed. 3 months after volcanic eruption, Tonga slowly rebuilds 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Three people in Tonga were killed by the Jan. 15 tsunami and dozens of homes destroyed. Tonga’s internet finally restored 5 weeks after big eruption 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z And the new gateway in Fiji is about 500 miles away from Tonga. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z The submarine internet cable connecting Tonga to the rest of the world has been repaired, five weeks after an underwater volcanic eruption hit the tiny Pacific island nation. Tonga volcano: Internet restored five weeks after eruption 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Two of the survivors described their experiences and uncertain future to The Associated Press in an interview that was translated by an official from the Tonga Red Cross. Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z Residents have now been offered land by Tonga’s king to relocate onto one of Tonga’s two main islands. 3 months after volcanic eruption, Tonga slowly rebuilds 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z The fix means that Tonga Cable can now focus on repairing a second severed cable to some of the outer islands to the main island, Fonua said. Tonga’s internet finally restored 5 weeks after big eruption 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z But for now, because of this gateway’s distance from Tonga, it remains unclear how effective the Fiji gateway will be for Tonga’s people. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z School chaplain Penisimani Akauola Tonga was among those getting back online for the first time since the disaster struck the tiny island nation in mid January. Tonga reconnects to world as submarine cable restored after tsunami 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Sione Vailea, 52, said Mango Island is the prettiest place he knows and nothing compares to it in all of Tonga. Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z A volunteer with the Tonga Red Cross, Moala, 39, was soon attending to the cuts other people had suffered as they escaped, and giving them psychological support. 3 months after volcanic eruption, Tonga slowly rebuilds 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Officials in neighboring Fiji said SpaceX had established a station there to help restore connections in Tonga. Tonga’s internet finally restored 5 weeks after big eruption 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z As Musk tweeted on February 25, “Starlink is a little patchy to Tonga right now, but will improve dramatically as laser inter-satellite links activate.” Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Still, communication using interim satelite services to outlying islands would improve after Tonga's networks switched the main island from satellite to fibre, he said. Tonga reconnects to world as submarine cable restored after tsunami 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Two other people elsewhere in Tonga also died from the tsunami, including a British national, and a fourth person died from what authorities described as related trauma. Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z “It is an attempt to throw mud at China when the PLA has been sending assistance to other countries in the region like Tonga and the Solomon Islands,” the Global Times said. Australia says China fired laser at one of its planes 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z Tonga has also been grappling with its first outbreak of the coronavirus, which may have been brought in by foreign military crews aboard ships and planes delivering vital aid after the eruption. Tonga’s internet finally restored 5 weeks after big eruption 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z For example, volcanic ash—a layer of which blanketed parts of Tonga following the latest eruption—can cover up and damage satellite dishes. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z "People on the main island will have access almost immediately," Tonga Cable chief executive James Panuve told Reuters by telephone, after a repair ship handed over the restored cable on Tuesday afternoon. Tonga reconnects to world as submarine cable restored after tsunami 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Image: The eruption also triggered a devastating tsunami that swept over Tonga. Satellite images show just how ridiculously high the Tonga volcanic plume rose 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z “The ship has 40 beds and three operating rooms,” he was quoted as saying by Tonga’s online news portal Matangi Tonga. Solomon Islands coronavirus outbreak causing growing concern 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z The Jan. 15 eruption left a thick layer of volcanic ash blanketing Tonga’s main island, tainting much of its drinking water. Tonga needs over $90 million to start repairs from volcano 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z “Even if we got every household in Tonga a Starlink terminal, we still have to plan for outages,” says Ilan Kelman, a researcher at the Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction at University College London. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Panuve thanked telecommunications companies in neighbouring Pacific islands, particularly New Caledonia, which provided lengths of cable when Tonga ran out. Tonga reconnects to world as submarine cable restored after tsunami 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Tonga's Prime Minister Hu'akavemeiliku Siaosi Sovaleni says his island nation is trying to rebuild the lives of its people and not just its infrastructure, in the wake of the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami. Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Elsewhere in the region, cases have been reported for the first time in Tonga, Kiribati, Samoa and Palau, and Fiji has been battling an ongoing outbreak for months. Solomon Islands coronavirus outbreak causing growing concern 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Several small settlements on outlying islands were wiped out, and the tsunami severed the sole fiberoptic cable that connects Tonga to the rest of the world. Tonga needs over $90 million to start repairs from volcano 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z But a second undersea cable would be a costly option for Tonga—and could still be disrupted. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z The highly explosive nature of the eruption in Tonga could be a reason for the large number of lightning strikes. THE REUTERS GRAPHIC-Tonga's apocalyptic lightning storm 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z The devastation from the tsunami and the volcano is thought to have damaged about 18.5% of Tonga's GDP, which the Tongan leader called "a big hit." Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z He couldn’t make it to this year’s Olympics because of the recent volcanic eruption in Tonga but cheered for Mr. Crumpton. He Became an Olympic Sensation, Without a Shirt and Without Competing 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z The U.N. also plans to provide cash to 5,000 of Tonga’s most affected people, including 2,000 who are still displaced from their homes and others who lost their livelihoods, he said. Tonga needs over $90 million to start repairs from volcano 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z “Even with the backup cable, I’m in no doubt that satellite-based Internet is a must-have at all times, given our geographical position is highly vulnerable to volcanic activities,” says the Tonga Cable engineer. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Still, Tonga is a small country with a shortage of technical experts, Mr. Samarasinha said. ‘Contactless’ Humanitarian Aid Has Its Perks, and Pitfalls 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z According to Nasa, the volcanic eruption in Tonga was hundreds of times more powerful than the atomic bomb the US dropped on Hiroshima during World War Two. Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Then, it was a cross-country skier from Tonga named Pita Taufatofua who broke the internet. He Became an Olympic Sensation, Without a Shirt and Without Competing 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Two Chinese navy ships carrying tsunami aid will reach Tonga next week. China, Tonga hold aid ceremony day before US Pacific meet 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Things are off to a generous start—regional news has reported that 50 Starlink satellite terminals have been donated to Tonga, and other news suggests that, for now, Starlink services will be offered for free. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z In pre-Covid times, the Red Cross would have flown in foreign specialists to help a remote island nation like Tonga recover from a natural disaster. ‘Contactless’ Humanitarian Aid Has Its Perks, and Pitfalls 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z It's only been a few months since Tonga's Prime Minister was appointed to the top job. Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z At the same time, Tonga’s isolation — which helped protect it from the virus for more than two years — is now a liability, making it more difficult to provide outside assistance. Tonga’s virus outbreak growing rapidly; omicron confirmed 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z A Tongan official said the machinery would be used on most of Tonga's development projects, including roads and foreshore construction. China, Tonga hold aid ceremony day before US Pacific meet 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z If the standard pricing system does not change in this instance, then it may not be affordable for many in Tonga, a nation in disaster recovery mode. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z “Tonga is a case study happening right now.” ‘Contactless’ Humanitarian Aid Has Its Perks, and Pitfalls 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Tonga owes more than a hundred million dollars in debt to China - a small amount for many countries, but for the poor Pacific island state, it's a fortune. Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Tonga’s vaccination program had already been doing well, but the current outbreak has led thousands of people to turn out for their first shots or boosters. Tonga’s virus outbreak growing rapidly; omicron confirmed 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z "Strong political will and perseverance is the two strong forces that keep us in contact and makes us much stronger," said Tonga's cabinet secretary Edgar Cocker at the ceremony, thanking Beijing. China, Tonga hold aid ceremony day before US Pacific meet 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Ultimately Tonga’s Internet connectivity troubles cannot be resolved by choosing between a state-owned undersea cable and satelliteInternet from the private sector. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z As of Thursday, Tonga had reported 64 cases since its outbreak started last month among workers who were helping to distribute aid shipments in the capital, Nukuʻalofa. ‘Contactless’ Humanitarian Aid Has Its Perks, and Pitfalls 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z SpaceX is trying to help restore internet service to Tonga through this network following the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami. SpaceX satellites falling out of orbit after solar storm 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z More than 67% of Tonga’s total population has been fully vaccinated, according to the Health Ministry. Tonga’s virus outbreak growing rapidly; omicron confirmed 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z In Tonga, China says it has invested in fisheries and will also send police vehicles. China, Tonga hold aid ceremony day before US Pacific meet 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Future-proofing places like Tonga will likely require a team effort, involving an array of partners both domestic and international, public and private. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z The tsunami severed the sole fiber-optic cable that connects Tonga to the rest of the world and most people remain without reliable connections. Elon Musk helping restore internet to Tonga, officials say 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Two Chinese navy aid ships are currently en-route to Tonga, which became heavily indebted to Chinese companies when its capital was rebuilt in 2006 after riots. Blinken to meet Pacific islands leaders balancing China and west 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z For the latest installment of our “Masters of Disasters” series, we talk tsunamis in the wake of a volcanic eruption near Tonga last month that caused waves felt across the Pacific. Podcast: The triple terror of tsunamis 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Tonga's prime minister's office and state telecom Tonga Communications Corporation could not immediately be reached by phone or email. Musk's SpaceX working to restore Tonga's internet - Fiji official 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z The undersea cable connecting Tonga to the global Internet and phone systems was finally restored in late February. Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Fonua said there was extra cable aboard the Reliance that was owned by other companies, and Tonga Cable was hoping to secure agreements with those companies to use it. Elon Musk helping restore internet to Tonga, officials say 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z But last month's tsunami, triggered by the undersea eruption, caused widespread devastation in Tonga, leaving him unable to remit money to his family at a time when they needed it the most. Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z But what happened in Tonga got us thinking: How are the effects of tsunamis so devastating, yet so little is known about them? Podcast: The triple terror of tsunamis 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Refinitiv shipping data shows cable repair ship Reliance has been off the coast of Tonga's main island for nearly a week as it seeks to fix the damaged subsea cable. Musk's SpaceX working to restore Tonga's internet - Fiji official 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z However they enjoyed a better autumn campaign, where a revamped team beat Tonga, Australia and world champions South Africa. 'Change your life' - Jones' challenge before Six Nations 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z Musk had earlier shown interest in Tonga’s plight. Elon Musk helping restore internet to Tonga, officials say 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Tonga's economy is largely agriculture-driven, but the contribution of remittances from abroad to its GDP outstrips even the export of goods like coconuts, squash, and cassavas. Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z He made history as Tonga’s first Winter Olympics athlete in 2018 when he qualified for cross-country skiing. Tonga's Pita Taufatofua skips 2022 Winter Olympics to help home country recover from natural disasters 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Concern about the detection of the coronavirus in tsunami-hit Tonga, where one new case was recorded on Friday, has been heightened by thousands of infections sweeping neighbouring Pacific islands. Race to send vaccines, medical aid as COVID-19 reaches Pacific islands 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z It is not yet known what variant of the virus has reached Tonga, nor who brought it in. Aid reaching disaster-hit Tonga brings first virus outbreak 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Less than a week after the eruption, he asked on Twitter: “Could people from Tonga let us know if it is important for SpaceX to send over Starlink terminals?” Elon Musk helping restore internet to Tonga, officials say 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, five new Covid cases were detected in Tonga in less than 24 hours, dealing a fresh blow to a country that had, up till now, managed to escape relatively unscathed by the pandemic. Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z Repsol says the Jan. 15 spill was caused by strong ocean swells set off by an unusually powerful volcano that erupted thousands of miles away, off the island nation of Tonga. Its beaches mired in crude oil, Peru vows to make refinery pay 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z However, the infected waterfront workers were not employed on docks being used by foreign navies to deliver aid, said Curtis Tu'ihalangingie, Tonga's deputy head of mission in Australia. Streets of tsunami-hit Tonga empty on first day of COVID lockdown 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Tonga is only one of several Pacific island countries to experience their first outbreaks over the past month. Aid reaching disaster-hit Tonga brings first virus outbreak 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z The government in Tonga has said the total number of positive Covid-19 cases in the island nation now stands at four, down from five originally announced on Wednesday, New Zealand broadcaster RNZ has reported. Covid live news: NZ to begin reopening border this month; Czech Republic to end Covid passes next week 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z "We can all help each other in the next few weeks," said Drew Havea, Chair of the Civil Society Forum of Tonga, from the capital Nuku'alofa. Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z However, Tonga went into lockdown after recording its first community transmission of the coronavirus, weeks after being battered by a volcanic eruption and tsunami. One Day in the ‘Parallel Universe’ of a London I.C.U. 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Five coronavirus cases have been reported in Tonga as the country recovers from last month’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, leading the government to place the once covid-free Pacific archipelago into a complete lockdown. Tonga, once covid-free, goes into lockdown weeks after volcano eruption 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z The two were moved into isolation, but in tests of 36 possible contacts, one’s wife and two children also tested positive, while the others tested negative, the local Matangi Tonga local newspaper reported. Aid reaching disaster-hit Tonga brings first virus outbreak 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z They are thought to have picked up the virus from one of several merchant ships that has delivered aid to Tonga since it was struck by a volcano eruption and subsequent tsunami two weeks ago. Covid live news: NZ to begin reopening border this month; Czech Republic to end Covid passes next week 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z The Pacific Rim nation of Tonga was entering a lockdown Wednesday evening after finding coronavirus infections in two port workers helping distribute aid arriving after a volcanic eruption and tsunami. New turning point? More countries easing COVID restrictions 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Tonga has entered a lockdown after recording two Covid-19 cases among port workers helping distribute international aid in the wake of the volcanic eruption and tsunami that devastated the Pacific country last month. Covid live news: France to ease some restrictions; tsunami-hit Tonga enters lockdown 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni said there would be no boat or plane travel among Tonga’s roughly 170 islands — three dozen of them inhabited — until further notice. Tonga, once covid-free, goes into lockdown weeks after volcano eruption 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Two commercial Chinese fishing boats delivered aid to Tonga’s Vuna wharf last week from Fiji. Tonga goes into lockdown; COVID cases not at international aid port - official 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Indeed, officials had expressed concerns to relief workers that an outbreak of the virus could represent a bigger danger to Tonga than the tsunami, which killed three people and left dozens homeless. Virus arrives along with aid in Tonga, triggering lockdown 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z It happened when tanker at the La Pampilla refinery was hit by waves linked to a volcanic eruption on Tonga. Peru oil spill after Tonga eruption bigger than previously thought 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z In 2019, remittances to Tonga were worth the equivalent of 37 percent of its gross domestic product, the highest figure of any nation in the world, according to data from the World Bank. Tonga’s Proud Diaspora Confronts Daunting Challenge of Disaster Response 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z It’s not clear how the virus was transmitted into Tonga. Tonga, once covid-free, goes into lockdown weeks after volcano eruption 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Peru authorities are investigating Repsol following the oil spill on Jan. 15, which was reported after surging waves caused by the eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga. Peru bans Repsol execs from leaving country after oil spill 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The lockdown in Tonga comes as many homes and businesses remain without internet access after the tsunami severed the sole fiber-optic cable that connects Tonga to the rest of the world. Virus arrives along with aid in Tonga, triggering lockdown 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z In October, a missionary returning to Tonga from service in Africa was reported as the country’s first — and so far only — positive case after flying home via New Zealand. COVID hits one of the last uninfected places on the planet 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Instead of a major fund-raising event with, say, traditional dancing, Mrs. Facci and other members of the community have turned to virtual solutions like radio events to raise money and awareness about Tonga’s plight. Tonga’s Proud Diaspora Confronts Daunting Challenge of Disaster Response 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z More than 180 people were evacuated from three badly hit islands to Tonga’s most populated island, where they were supplied with tents, kitchen kits and bags of clothing. Tonga, once covid-free, goes into lockdown weeks after volcano eruption 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z The Chinese navy will ship bulky items such as portable cabins, tractors, generators and water pumps to Tonga in coming days, it added. China, West rush tsunami relief supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Tonga usually requires visitors to quarantine for three weeks on arrival and the tough pandemic measures complicate the international disaster response. Australia navy ship with infected crew offloads aid to Tonga 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Tonga is desperately trying to prevent any outbreaks as it recovers from a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami earlier this month. COVID hits one of the last uninfected places on the planet 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Later on, they will need supplies to replace damaged buildings, tractors to till the ashy soil and boats to connect Tonga’s more remote islands with its mainland. Tonga’s Proud Diaspora Confronts Daunting Challenge of Disaster Response 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Tonga had previously logged only one coronavirus infection, which was detected in a hotel quarantine in October and triggered a week-long lockdown. Tonga, once covid-free, goes into lockdown weeks after volcano eruption 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Beijing claimed it was the first to supply drinking water and food supplies to Tonga on January 19, although this could not be independently verified by Reuters. China, West rush tsunami relief supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z "This disaster has shaken the people of Tonga like nothing we have seen in our lifetime," Sione Taumoefolau, secretary general of Tonga Red Cross, said in a statement. Relief efforts ramping up in Tonga, more aid arrives 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z In the long term, however, it is going to be impossible to stop the virus from entering Tonga or any other community, Petousis-Harris said. COVID hits one of the last uninfected places on the planet 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Auckland, New Zealand, which is home to 60,000 Tongans, has become a center for people to send goods to Tonga. Tonga’s Proud Diaspora Confronts Daunting Challenge of Disaster Response 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The Adelaide has been hampered by a power outage that stranded the ship off Tonga. Tonga, once covid-free, goes into lockdown weeks after volcano eruption 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Since then, Tonga’s Digicel has been able to restore international call services to some areas by using satellite connections. 23 Australians on ship delivering aid to Tonga have virus 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z A general view shows damaged buildings following volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tongatapu, Tonga, January 16, 2022 in this picture obtained from social media. Relief efforts ramping up in Tonga, more aid arrives 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Boslough has long suspected that these can make their own potentially devastating tsunamis, but the shock wave from Tonga’s eruption has broadened his perspective. Tonga shock wave created tsunamis in two different oceans 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Three people were confirmed killed in the tsunami last week and Tonga says more than four-fifths of the population has been affected by the tsunami and falling ash. 'We hope for the best for our families in Tonga' 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Three of Tonga’s smaller islands suffered serious damage from tsunami waves. 4 Japanese planes fly more aid to Tonga after volcanic blast 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z But like many small Pacific countries, Tonga relies heavily on a single cable to stay connected and has little in the way of a back-up plan. 23 Australians on ship delivering aid to Tonga have virus 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z "Everyone is still struggling right now," said Drew Havea, the vice president of Tonga Red Cross. Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z As of Saturday, just three deaths from the tsunami had been confirmed in Tonga. Three Tiny Islands Have Borne the Brunt of Tonga’s Tsunami 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z A volcanic eruption in Tonga that triggered a tsunami was hundreds of times more powerful than the atomic bomb the US dropped on Hiroshima during World War Two, Nasa says. Tonga volcano: Eruption more powerful than atomic bomb, Nasa says 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z The tsunami severed the single fiber-optic cable that connects Tonga to the rest of the world, leaving many unable to connect with loved ones abroad. 4 Japanese planes fly more aid to Tonga after volcanic blast 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z A second, domestic fiber-optic cable that connects Tonga’s smaller islands to the main island could prove much more difficult to repair. 23 Australians on ship delivering aid to Tonga have virus 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Still, her office cannot send email and Tonga needs more satellite capacity, Fonua said. Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Tonga, the Pacific nation that was struck by a powerful tsunami last weekend, consists of about 170 islands, some tiny, stretching out across 270,000 square miles, an area roughly the size of Texas. Three Tiny Islands Have Borne the Brunt of Tonga’s Tsunami 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Tonga says more than four-fifths of the population has been affected by the tsunami and falling ash. Tonga volcano: Eruption more powerful than atomic bomb, Nasa says 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z “Australia proudly joins Japan and other Pacific Island countries working alongside the people of Tonga,” the statement said. 4 Japanese planes fly more aid to Tonga after volcanic blast 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, a cable company official said Tonga’s main island could have its internet service restored within two weeks, although it may take much longer to repair the connection to the smaller islands. 23 Australians on ship delivering aid to Tonga have virus 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z The Red Cross said it was providing not only tents, food, water and toilets to 173 households on Tonga's main island, but also comfort. Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z The three islands were by far the hardest hit of any of Tonga’s inhabited islands, many of which suffered only superficial damage and extensive ashfall. Three Tiny Islands Have Borne the Brunt of Tonga’s Tsunami 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Ships and planes carrying foreign aid have been arriving in Tonga since last week, after locals were finally able to clear the island's only airport runway of ash. Tonga volcano: Eruption more powerful than atomic bomb, Nasa says 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Aid flights from Australia, Japan and New Zealand also carried food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment to Tonga over the weekend. 4 Japanese planes fly more aid to Tonga after volcanic blast 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z He said that all going well, the crew should be able to repair the cable by Feb. 8, restoring the internet to about 80% of Tonga’s customers. 23 Australians on ship delivering aid to Tonga have virus 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z There was another worry shared by many in Tonga, he said. Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Some money services reopen in Tonga: Tongans queued for limited money services that were restored in the Pacific island's capital, as the cleanup continued a week after a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami. World Digest: Jan. 22, 2022 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z Tonga, which is effectively Covid-free, has requested no foreign aid workers land in the country to prevent an outbreak. Tonga volcano: Eruption more powerful than atomic bomb, Nasa says 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z On Saturday, the Japanese government said a Self-Defense Forces C-130 aircraft arrived in Tonga with three tons of drinking water. 4 Japanese planes fly more aid to Tonga after volcanic blast 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z It was financed through grants from the World Bank Group and Asian Development Bank, and increased Tonga’s internet capacity fivefold. 23 Australians on ship delivering aid to Tonga have virus 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z An undersea fibre-optic cable which connects Tonga to the rest of the world was severed during the eruption of a volcano. How will Tonga's broken internet cable be mended? 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z The United Nations, Red Cross and other relief agencies on the ground in Tonga have warned that a COVID-19 outbreak in the island would be catastrophic at this time. COVID cases reported on Australian aid vessel sailing to virus-free Tonga 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z When harbor officials warned Kenneth Stagnaro of a tsunami heading from Tonga for the Santa Cruz Harbor last weekend, he decided to take his two boats out to sea. The tsunami that battered Santa Cruz highlights the threat facing California's coast 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z The death toll has been limited, with only three deaths confirmed in Tonga so far. 4 Japanese planes fly more aid to Tonga after volcanic blast 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z CLAIM: A video shows people being hit by an unexpected wave amid a tsunami in Tonga on Saturday. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z The undersea eruption - followed by a tsunami - led to Tonga's 110,000 people being cut off. How will Tonga's broken internet cable be mended? 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z Aid flights from Australia and New Zealand arrived in Tonga last week with essential supplies, but the transfer of goods was done in a contactless way. COVID cases reported on Australian aid vessel sailing to virus-free Tonga 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z The large waves seen in Tonga were probably from an underwater landslide after the volcano erupted. The tsunami that battered Santa Cruz highlights the threat facing California's coast 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z Since then, satellite communications have improved and Tonga’s telecoms operator, Digicel, said it had been able to restore international call services to some areas. 4 Japanese planes fly more aid to Tonga after volcanic blast 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z THE FACTS: The video was taken in Indonesia, not Tonga, and has been online since December 2021. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z The exception to this is natural disasters, such as happened in Tonga. How will Tonga's broken internet cable be mended? 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z The vessel can carry helicopters which can be deployed from the ship to bring supplies to Tonga's smaller outer islands. Tonga: International aid efforts ramp up for tsunami-hit nation 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z The waves generated beyond Tonga, however, may have come from the sonic boom of the blast itself, which Lynett said is a new phenomenon. The tsunami that battered Santa Cruz highlights the threat facing California's coast 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z For most residents of Tonga, “You’re so used to having water from your own tank,” she said. Tonga’s Airport Is Finally Cleared, but Ash Still Poses a Range of Threats 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z But after the undersea Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted near Tonga on Saturday, social media users misrepresented the video, falsely suggesting it showed people being hit by tsunami waves in the small Pacific nation. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z A New Zealand Air Force cargo plane also was scheduled to touch down in Tonga on Thursday. Aid arrives in Tonga after ash-strewn airport runway is cleared with ‘human power’ 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z "The UK will work closely with Australia and New Zealand to assist the recovery effort in Tonga and stands ready to support our long-standing Commonwealth partner," said UK Defence Minister Ben Wallace. Tonga: International aid efforts ramp up for tsunami-hit nation 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z As he raced for safety, Sugar telephoned his home on Tonga's main island Tongatapu to warn of the approaching tsunami, but nobody answered. Fisherman recalls racing tsunami, raining rocks after Tongan volcano erupted 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Still, scientists say that the undersea volcano that erupted off Tonga was unusually powerful — and that its potential impacts should not be underestimated. Tonga’s Airport Is Finally Cleared, but Ash Still Poses a Range of Threats 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Other videos posted to social media on Saturday did show large waves washing ashore in coastal areas in Tonga, swirling around homes, a church and other buildings. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z As one of the few places in the world to avoid community transmission of the coronavirus, Tonga is wary of foreign troops and aid workers potentially introducing the virus. Aid arrives in Tonga after ash-strewn airport runway is cleared with ‘human power’ 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z The aid is arriving as communications with Tonga are slowly being restored. Tonga: International aid efforts ramp up for tsunami-hit nation 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z The first flights from Australia and New Zealand landed in Tonga on Thursday with much-needed supplies of water for sanitation and hygiene as well as shelter, communication equipment and power generators. World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water, food runs short 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z But following such guidelines may be a challenge for people in Tonga, a remote country where the per capita income in 2019 was less than $5,000. Tonga’s Airport Is Finally Cleared, but Ash Still Poses a Range of Threats 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Three of Tonga’s smaller islands were hit with waves of up to 49 feet, the AP reported. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z “If you needed an extra driver to respond to whatever needs Tonga may have, then of course there is China lurking in the background.” Aid arrives in Tonga after ash-strewn airport runway is cleared with ‘human power’ 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z New Zealand and Australia, Tonga's nearest Western neighbours and traditional aid providers, have spearheaded the response, though countries like China and Japan are also sending aid. Tonga: International aid efforts ramp up for tsunami-hit nation 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z A second Australian aid flight had to turn back on Thursday due to in-flight issues and is now expected today, the Australian High Commission in Tonga said on Facebook. World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water, food runs short 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z That is a risk in a place like Tonga, where the economy is closely tied to agriculture, even if the ash itself will eventually make the soil more fertile. Tonga’s Airport Is Finally Cleared, but Ash Still Poses a Range of Threats 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Two women in Peru drowned after being swept away by strong waves following the Tonga eruption. Peru: 21 beaches polluted by spill linked to Tonga eruption 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Tonga has been able to push back the payments, but China has refused to cancel the debt. Aid arrives in Tonga after ash-strewn airport runway is cleared with ‘human power’ 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z "Going forward, China will continue to provide assistance in cash and supplies based on the situation and Tonga's needs," said foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian in Beijing on Thursday. Tonga: International aid efforts ramp up for tsunami-hit nation 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z United Nations spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in a briefing that Tonga has asked for urgent assistance and the agency is in close contact with the authorities. World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water, food runs short 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Jonathan Veitch, a United Nations disaster coordinator in Fiji, said on Thursday that Tonga’s agricultural land was not as inundated with ash as previously assumed. Tonga’s Airport Is Finally Cleared, but Ash Still Poses a Range of Threats 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z As officials assessed the extent of death and damage caused by last week’s rapid, violent volcanic eruption in Tonga, scientists began to piece together the global impact of the rare event. News at a glance: A volcanic eruption, a fired president, and long-distance hares 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z A Royal Australian Air Force cargo plane bearing bottled water and other supplies landed on Tonga’s main island, five days after a powerful undersea volcanic eruption and tsunami rocked the archipelago. Aid arrives in Tonga after ash-strewn airport runway is cleared with ‘human power’ 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Tonga is one of the key Pacific island nations, in an increasingly-contested region which has seen an influx of loans and donations from China. Tonga: International aid efforts ramp up for tsunami-hit nation 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Australia's foreign minister Marise Payne said on Friday cash donations to Tonga for immediate humanitarian supplies - Australia has donated $1 million - would need to be followed with more substantial support for rebuilding. World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water, food runs short 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Many people in Tonga evaded the powerful waves set off by an undersea volcanic eruption, in some cases by sprinting inland or clambering up trees. Tonga’s Airport Is Finally Cleared, but Ash Still Poses a Range of Threats 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Tonga is in need of aid following a massive volcanic eruption on Saturday, which triggered a tsunami that spread across the Pacific in a matter of hours. Covid: Companies plan for office return, and Tonga's contactless aid 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Videos posted to social media appeared to show a beachside resort on Tonga’s main island reduced to rubble. Aid arrives in Tonga after ash-strewn airport runway is cleared with ‘human power’ 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Aid is trickling into Tonga from around the world, as more governments deploy ships and flights to the country following Saturday's volcanic eruption. Tonga: International aid efforts ramp up for tsunami-hit nation 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Telephone links between Tonga and the outside world were reconnected late on Wednesday, although restoring full internet services is likely to take a month or more. World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water, food runs short 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z The volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami in Tonga cut communication between the island kingdom and the rest of the world. The radio station bringing worried Tongans together 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z "We have staff and partners in country and we can plan with them and support them without entering Tonga," Unicef's resident coordinator for the Pacific Islands, Jonathan Veitch, says. Tonga: Zero-Covid island nation fears aid could bring in virus 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z “Australia must be first and foremost giving assistance to Tonga,” he tweeted. Aid arrives in Tonga after ash-strewn airport runway is cleared with ‘human power’ 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z The underwater explosion triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific, killing at least three people in Tonga. Tonga: International aid efforts ramp up for tsunami-hit nation 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z |
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