Guam is a hub for medical services in the region, often the first stop for patients seeking care before coming to Hawaii.

Australia has been countering China’s moves with a salvo of diplomatic missions in the Pacific.

Countries could see big economic losses and hits to their overall food security if climate change pushes the stocks farther east.

Earthquakes, storm surges and other natural disasters could mean environmental catastrophe if oil and other hazardous material spill out.

The people of the South Pacific nation, the site of several battles, were integral to the Allied war effort, rescuing hundreds of servicemen behind enemy lines.

Unu gi halom singko na natibon Chamorro gi Notte Marianas gai daiabetes, ya i diniseha para daialasis sigi ha’ kahulo’. Låo i sentron daialasis manggaige solamente gi islan kapitåt Saipan.

The U.S. and its allies must map out of all the UXO hot spots from World War II in the Pacific.

But not much can be done until a U.S.-funded nationwide survey documents where the unexploded bombs are located.

Citizens in the Pacific nation are growing frustrated with continued deaths and injuries. But government officials point to more pressing needs and political turmoil.

International treaties have directed billions of dollars to countries ravaged by war. But World War II was a long time ago in the Solomons and help has passed it by.