Tuvalus

Tuvalu’s prime minister reportedly loses his seat in crucial elections on the Pacific island nation

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SYDNEY — Prime Minister Kausea Natano reportedly lost his seat in parliament in elections on the tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu. The election for the 16-seat parliament, which could have implications for China, Taiwan and Australia, saw eight newcomers win seats, according to Radio New Zealand. The report couldn’t be independently confirmed. Tuvalu, with … Read more

Tuvalu’s deal with Australia addresses rising sea level, but also China

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December 26, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. EST Children play in the Funafuti lagoon in Tuvalu next to a patch of restored land. Until it was recently rebuilt, the area had been washed away by rising seas. (Michael Miller/The Washington Post)Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave FUNAFUTI, Tuvalu — In her plywood house, perched … Read more