New species of octopus discovered in the Pacific that would only be found in a South American country
Scientists from the Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile have discovered a new species of octopus in the southeastern Pacific Ocean.
Korea-Canada Foreign and Defense Talks... 'Korea is the Optimal Partner for Submarine Projects'
South Korean officials emphasized Korea's suitability as a partner for Canada's submarine and defense industries during a bilateral meeting in Ottawa.
Reduced Exercises with the USA: Why Trump Risks the Break in the Pacific 'Shield'
The U.S. and South Korea plan joint military exercises called Freedom Shield, but South Korea proposes to reduce their scale to improve relations with North Korea, facing resistance from the U.S.
Washington offers US$200 million to boost American smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific
The US is investing US$200 million to support the rollout of affordable smartphones using American software in the Indo-Pacific region to strengthen its AI supply chain and counter China's influence.
Bipartisan push grows for Quad summit before Trump’s China trip
Lawmakers are advocating for a Quad summit to strengthen ties among Indo-Pacific democracies ahead of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, amid concerns about coordination on China policy.
VIDEOS: EPTV 1 South of Minas on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The article covers significant happenings including the carnival parades in São Paulo and Rio, an accident at the Port of Santos, a tragic incident due to heavy rains in São Paulo, and a U.S. military operation in the Pacific.
US military kills 11 men on three suspected smuggler boats
The US military killed 11 men aboard three ships involved in drug smuggling operations in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean.
Drug Smuggling: French Navy Seizes 2.4 Tons of Cocaine in the South Pacific
The French Navy, in cooperation with U.S. authorities, has seized 2.4 tons of cocaine off the coast of French Polynesia, destroying the drugs at sea while allowing the ship and its crew to continue their journey.
Colombia seizes 2.3 tons of cocaine in the South Pacific
Colombia's Navy has confiscated 2.3 tons of cocaine and a semi-submersible capable of transporting drugs in the South Pacific.
Asian invasive fish, royal damsel adapts to the Brazilian coast and worries experts
The royal damsel fish, native to the Indo-Pacific, has recently been documented in Brazil, raising concerns about its impact as an invasive species in the South Atlantic.
French navy seizes more than 4 tonnes of cocaine from ship in South Pacific
The French navy intercepted and seized over four tonnes of cocaine from a Central American vessel in the South Pacific, which was thought to be heading for South Africa.
Impressive find: France confiscated more than 4 tons of cocaine
France confiscated over 4 tons of cocaine from a ship believed to be traveling from Central America to South Africa, with the cargo destroyed at sea away from its economic zone.
Wadephul's Journey: Why the South Pacific is Important for Germany
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's journey to the South Pacific highlights the region's increasing importance to Germany, particularly in the context of competition with China and climate policy, as well as the need to avoid past diplomatic mistakes.
More than four tons of cocaine seized in the South Pacific
The French Navy has seized 4.25 tons of cocaine from a vessel in the South Pacific, which was intercepted while allegedly heading to South Africa from Central America.
Over four tons of cocaine seized
The French navy seized 4.25 tons of cocaine from a Central American vessel believed to be headed for South Africa in the South Pacific, and the cargo was destroyed at sea.
Record F-35 deliveries muscle up American allies in the Asia-Pacific region
A US aerospace executive predicts that American allies in the Asia-Pacific will receive 300 F-35 units by 2035, highlighting the importance of enhanced defense cooperation in response to regional threats.
South Pacific State Niue: The 'Rock of Polynesia' as a New Diplomatic Partner
Germany establishes diplomatic relations with the tiny state of Niue in the South Pacific, signaling a stance against China's influence in the region.
Has China’s PL-17 missile, likely Pacific game-changer, finally been seen up close?
Analysts suggest that China's PL-17 missile, potentially the longest-range air-to-air missile, poses a significant threat to US air dominance in the Pacific, as a recent photo on social media claims to show this missile.
Niue is a Pacific island the size of Korčula. Germany: It is an independent state
Germany has recognized Niue as an independent state, establishing diplomatic relations and signaling a desire for deeper cooperation in the South Pacific region.
Germany officially recognizes island in the Pacific as a state
Germany has officially recognized the small South Pacific island of Niue as a sovereign state, marking the initiation of diplomatic relations but without plans to open an embassy.
Warnings of a new threat spreading beyond Ukraine: 'You don't always have to send tanks or artillery across the border'
European Union and NATO officials warn that the war in Europe is not just a regional conflict but a global alarm increasing the risk of armed conflict in the Indo-Pacific, urging countries like Australia, Japan, and South Korea to bolster their defense capacities.
Citic Securities tops Asia-Pacific investment banking ranks with US$1.45 billion in fees
Citic Securities led the Asia-Pacific investment banking sector with US$1.45 billion in fees, representing a 29% increase from the previous year.
He lived alone on an island for four years and inspired a very famous world novel
Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor and explorer, famously inspired Daniel Defoe's novel 'Robinson Crusoe' through his four-year solitary stay on a remote island in the South Pacific.
New Year Around the Globe: It’s Already 2026 on the South Sea Atoll of Kiritimati
The residents of Kiritimati, a South Sea atoll, welcomed the New Year 2026 at 11 AM German time, marking the first place to celebrate the new year globally.
Venezuela: USA supposedly targeted for the first time on the mainland
The US Navy executed an operation in which it attacked a boat in the Pacific believed to be smuggling drugs from South America, resulting in two deaths and raising the total death toll from similar attacks to at least 107.