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5 things about Vanuatu, whose citizenship fugitive Lalit Modi has taken

March 09, 2025 1:07 pm

Here is all you need to know about Vanuatu’s geography, demography, history and economy

Number of dead and missing still unclear as first aid arrives in quake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu

December 19, 2024 10:22 pm

Earthquakes are normal for the South Pacific nation made up of 80 islands and home to 330,000 people, but Tuesday's terrifying shake was like nothing residents had felt before.

India face Vanuatu with an eye on final

June 11, 2023 5:02 pm

Against Mongolia, India sealed victory in the opening quarter itself, with quick-fire goals from Sahal Abdul Samad and Lallianzuala Chhangte to bag their sixth straight win on home soil.

3 weeks after hack, island nation’s government is still offline

November 29, 2022 2:44 pm

The attack has caused significant inconveniences for many of Vanuatu’s 320,000 residents, who live on dozens of islands.

Vanuatu's president dissolves parliament to avoid bid to oust leader

August 19, 2022 7:07 am

A failed attempt by Bob Loughman to change the constitution to extend election cycles from four to five years, among other changes, had caused discontent in recent months.

Thousands evacuated to emergency shelters as Vanuatu volcano threatens to erupt

September 26, 2017 9:56 am

The last time the Ambae volcano erupted was in 2005. Vanuatu is one of the world's poorest nations, where locals are almost entirely reliant on food grown in their garden to survive, aid workers said.

Relief teams reach Vanuatu's cyclone-hit outer islands

March 17, 2015 2:05 pm

Relief workers finally reached cyclone-hit remote areas of Vanuatu after days of struggle.

Small Pacific nation of Vanuatu braces for strong cyclone

March 13, 2015 10:33 am

Vanuatu is located about a quarter of the way from Australia to Hawaii.

Cyclone leaves 3 dead, 6 missing in Vanuatu

March 14, 2014 9:10 am

There are reports of widespread crop damage as well as flooding and mudslides.

Strong 6.2 magnitude quake shakes Vanuatu

September 08, 2010 7:16 pm

Vanuatu is in the 'Pacific Ring of Fire' known for its seismic and volcanic activity.

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