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The real mystery behind Moana: After 1,700 years, why did Polynesians suddenly sail east?
New climate evidence adds context to these long voyages.
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The Tribune
· Jul 12, 2026
1.7 mn evacuated as typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc in China
Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan's southern islands and Taiwan. It was the second typhoon in a week to impact China in just more than a week's time. The first, Maysak, made landfall in southern China last weekend, Al Jazeera reported.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
Lubang biru terumbu karang ditemukan di Laut China Selatan
BEIJING: Lubang biru terumbu karang pertama China, lekukan semula jadi besar di dasar laut, dikenal pasti di perairan berhampiran Pulau Huangyan di Laut China Selatan, dan didapati menjadi kawasan tumpuan biodiversiti. Menurut laporan yang dikeluarkan pada Khamis, teknologi DNA alam sekitar digunakan oleh saintis untuk mengesan lebih daripada 2,700 spesies marin di dalam dan sekitar ... Read more The post Lubang biru terumbu karang ditemukan di Laut China Selatan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Budapest Times
· Jun 21, 2026
The island where imagination meets the Indian Ocean
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Qatar News Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tonga in South Pacific
Nuku'alofa, July 02 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck the islands of Tonga in the South Pacific.
Arab Times Online
· Jul 11, 2026
Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 11, (AP): Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuatio...
Associated Press
· Jul 10, 2026
LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan on path toward China
Watch live from Taiwanese east coast, as Typhoon Bavi passes by the island before making landfall in China’s Fujian or Zhejiang province late Saturday. Credit: Taiwan East Coast National Scenic Area #taiwan #typhoon #live
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Related coverage for "The real mystery behind Moana: After 1,700 years, why did Polynesians suddenly sail east?": The Tribune — 1.7 mn evacuated as typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc in China. Utusan Malaysia — Lubang biru terumbu karang ditemukan di Laut China Selatan. The Budapest Times — The island where imagination meets the Indian Ocean. Qatar News Agency — 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tonga in South Pacific. Arab Times Online — Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands. Associated Press — LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan on path toward China