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Pacific islands agree on 2050 climate strategy

Leaders of Pacific island nations at risk from rising sea levels and extreme weather are urging immediate global action on climate change. They made the call on the final day of the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji’s capital. China’s growing influence in the region has been another key topic. Al Jazeera’s Wayne Hay reports from Suva. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #PacificIslands #Fiji #ClimateChange

Barbados becomes republic after ending ties to British monarchy

The Caribbean island-nation of Barbados is now a republic after ending its ties with the British monarchy. Sandra Mason has been sworn in as president, replacing Queen Elizabeth as head of state. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman was at the festivities in Bridgetown, Barbados. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Barbados #UK

Damage grows as Canary Island lava flows, firefighters retreat

The flow of lava from a volcano on the Canary Islands has slowed but there is fear it could still cause more damage, prompting further evacuation orders for another three towns. Even firefighters are now being told to retreat from certain areas due to worsening conditions. The volcano on La Palma island erupted six days ago. Hundreds of homes have since been destroyed. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from the village of Tazacorte.

Indonesia submarine: Search critical as oxygen supplies run low

The search for a missing Indonesian submarine with 53 people on board has reached a critical point. Crews are working in waters around the Indonesian island of Bali, and other countries are helping. Families of those on board say they are praying for their loved ones, as Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Indonesia #MissingSubmarine

Volcano on Caribbean’s St Vincent erupts, spews ash and smoke

Thousands of people living near a volcano on the Caribbean island of St Vincent have fled on boats after an eruption. Experts are warning of more explosions, and cruise ships have offered to take people to nearby islands. Al Jazeera’s Homera Choudhary reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish # StVincent #Volcano

Falkland Islands in spotlight after exclusion from Brexit deals

0 The future of the Falkland Islands is being discussed again, after they were excluded from trade deals between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The British overseas territory will not be part of any commercial, tax or customs agreements negotiated. And, as Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports, Argentina’s government sees an opportunity. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Argentina #Falklands #UK #FalklandIslands

Bali tourism collapse: Residents rethink island’s future

0 The Indonesian island of Bali is one of Asia’s most popular tourism destinations. But the pandemic has forced dozens of hotels to close, leaving thousands of people unemployed. And, with no indication of when tourists might return, some say Bali needs to diversify its economy. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Indonesia #COVID19 #Tourism

Japan asserts Senkaku Islands claim in dispute with China, Taiwan

A Japanese local authority has approved a measure changing the status of a disputed island chain that is also claimed by China and Taiwan. It asserts Japan’s claim over the Senkaku Islands, which it has administered since 1972. Al Jazeera’s Adrian Brown reports on the rising tensions. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Japan #China #Taiwan