Pacific Ocean
China, Russia to hold joint naval drills
China and Russia announce annual naval exercises and joint patrols in the Pacific Ocean, as both countries continue expanding military cooperation through the long-running “Joint Sea” drills.
July 9, 2026
Odds rising for very strong El Nino: EU monitor
The EU monitor said 75% of global forecasters that contribute to its El Nino outlook were predicting sea temperatures in parts of the Pacific could surge 2.5 C or more above average by November.
June 10, 2026
US kills 14 in strikes on alleged Pacific drug boats
US strikes in the eastern Pacific destroyed four suspected drug-smuggling boats, killing 14 and raising the campaign’s toll to at least 57, provoking legal criticism and regional tensions as Washington expands military presence and rhetoric
October 28, 2025