Vanuatu is an scenic, sprawling archipelago covering a vast expanse of South Pacific Ocean that lies between Australia and Fiji. More than 80 coral and volcanic islands are home to 330,000 people.

Motarilavoa Hilda Lini, Vanuatu’s first female parliamentarian and minister, has died, she's been described as a "trailblazer ...

Here's what we know about the major earthquake that struck the Pacific Island nation and triggered tsunami warnings.

Wellington, New Zealand (AP) — Vanuatu’s capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South ...

A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, sparking a network outage, crushing vehicles and damaging multiple buildings, with reports of 14 people killed. A complex in the capital ...

What to Know About Vanuatu, the Pacific Island Nation Struggling to Recover From a Massive Quake WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A search expanded on Thursday for those killed or trapped alive by ...

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In this photo released by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian rescue workers inspect a damaged building in Port Vila, Vanuatu Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, following a powerful ...