The West Philippine Sea (WPS) has always been recognized on Google Maps, but was only made easier for the public to see based ...

Manila uses "West Philippine Sea" for waters in its maritime zone, where China's expanding presence challenges the U.S. ally.

Vanuatu, site of a major U.S. naval base in the Pacific War, was also a vital venue for China's "undercover infrastructures," ...

His remarks came after Google Maps updated its display to show the name "West Philippine Sea" for the body of water next to ...

A Google Maps scan on Monday of the body of water directly west of the Philippines now shows a name once invisible to most ...

Scientists have found a chain of underwater volcanoes near the Cook Islands, which are situated in the sea between French Polynesia and American Samoa — a beautiful forgotten territory of the United ...

One of the smallest economies in the South Pacific, Tokelau survives on subsistence agriculture, fishing, and finance from New Zealand, which counts the islands as one of its territories.

one of the island's most colorful characters. But the narrow-minded prejudice rampant in mid-20th century American life shows its face and threatens the flowering romances. Rodgers and Hammerstein's ...

Although using Apple Maps (the default iPhone navigation app) has its benefits, there are still reasons to stick with Google's navigation app. Google Maps is a popular addition to Android phones.

TOKYO (AP) -- A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake ...

This image taken from video provided by Viral Tonganz shows vehicles in traffic after a strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for ...

the Pacific Tsunami Warning System said. Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom of more than 170 south Pacific islands.