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The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs estimated around one-third of the country's population had been affected by the earthquake

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14

Rescuers in Vanuatu searched for people trapped under rubble a day after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation's capital Port Vila, killing 14 people and damaging commercial buildings, embassies and a hospital.

World • 18 Dec 24

A building, which houses the US embassy and other missions, was badly damaged in the earthquake

US closes embassy in Vanuatu after major earthquake

The United States has closed its embassy in Vanuatu after a major earthquake caused "considerable damage" to the mission, the country's embassy in Papua New Guinea said.

World • 17 Dec 24

The campaign was led by Vanuatu where buildings were badly damaged by a cyclone in April 2020

UN asks court to rule on national climate obligations

The UN General Assembly has voted to pass a resolution asking the world's top court to define the obligations of states to combat climate change, a legal opinion that could drive countries to take stronger measures and clarify international law.

Climate Change • 29 Mar 23

Low-lying Pacific island nations, like Vanuatu, are already experiencing the impact of climate change

Vanuatu relocating villages due to rising sea threat

Vanuatu's government has identified "dozens" of villages in "at-risk areas" to be relocated "within the next 24 months" while other settlements have also been earmarked to move in the longer term.

Environment • 01 Dec 22

The huge storm is heading for the capital Port Vila (File pic)

Vanuatu braces as monster storm strengthens in Pacific

A deadly Pacific cyclone intensified as it hit Vanuatu, threatening a natural disaster that experts fear will undermine the impoverished Pacific nation's battle to remain coronavirus-free.

World • 06 Apr 20

Residents of the area watch an Australian Army relief convoy as it arrives on the Vanuatu island of Tanna

Food concerns mount in Vanuatu after cyclone

International aid agencies have warned that the the powerful cyclone that hit Vanuatu wiped out crops and destroyed fishing fleets, raising the risk of hunger and disease.

News • 18 Mar 15

Aerial assessments found severe and widespread damage as a result of Cyclone Pam

UN revises downwards number killed in Cyclone Pam

The death toll from Cyclone Pam has been revised down from 24 to 11 in Vanuatu, the UN has said, with storm damage still limiting access to affected areas.

News • 17 Mar 15

A family carries their belongings on the outskirts of Port Vila

Utter destruction as at least 24 dead in Vanuatu

Reports from the outer islands of Vanuatu paint a picture of utter destruction after a cyclone tore through the South Pacific island nation, flattening buildings and killing at least 24 people.

News • 16 Mar 15

The full extent of the damage is still unknown with limited communications in Vanuatu after Super Cyclone Pam

Vanuatu appeals for help after devastating cyclone

The president of Vanuatu has appealed for international assistance after his island nation was hit by a terrifying tropical cyclone, in what may be one of the region's worst weather disasters.

News • 14 Mar 15

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