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Strong earthquake hits Vanuatu but no reports of tsunami risk or damage

May. 25, 2024 20:05 PM EDT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A strong earthquake struck the South Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu on Sunday, but there were no tsunami warnings or immediate reports of damage. The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 magnitude when it hit at 9:23 a.m. local time, the U.S....

Air Vanuatu files for bankruptcy protection after canceling all international flights

May. 10, 2024 00:40 AM EDT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Air Vanuatu filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday a day after the South Pacific state-owned carrier cancelled all international flights, stranding thousands of travelers. The airline on Wednesday cancelled more than 20 flights to and from the...

Air Vanuatu cancels flights and considers bankruptcy protection

May. 09, 2024 05:35 AM EDT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Air Vanuatu announced Thursday the airline had cancelled international flights for four days and was considering bankruptcy protection for the South Pacific state-owned carrier. It said international flights were cancelled until Sunday and flights after...