Indian Ocean

Scientists dive into ‘Midnight Zone’ to study dark ocean

BARCELONA, Spain — A team of scientists is preparing to dive deep into the depths of the Indian Ocean — into a “Midnight Zone” where light barely reac...
7:25 5 February 2022

Chinese president heads to Myanmar for crucial state visit

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar — China's President Xi Jinping was given a lavish welcome to Myanmar as he arrived Friday for a state visit meant to deepen bilater...
11:44 17 January 2022

Indonesia, Thailand mark 15th anniversary of massive tsunami

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Thousands of people knelt in prayer in Indonesia's Aceh province at ceremonies Thursday marking the 15th anniversary of the In...
10:44 26 December 2022

Former Sri Lankan defense chief wins presidential vote

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s ruling party presidential candidate has conceded defeat to rival Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the Indian Ocean island nation...
6:01 17 November 2021

Seychelles leader: No time for ‘blame game’ in climate fight

LONDON — The Seychelles president is warning there's no time for a "blame game" in the fight against climate change and he urges major nations to do m...
5:09 29 October 2021