An oil tanker was attacked about five nautical miles off the coast of Masandam in Oman, the country’s maritime security center said Sunday.

Australia has struck a $1.62 billion (A$2.5 billion) agreement with the Pacific island nation of Nauru to house deported non-citizens over the next 30 years, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Thursday, authorities report, with no immediate tsunami warning issued.

Australia has approved a 40-year extension for the North West Shelf, one of its largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, sparking criticism from Pacific Island nations concerned about escalating climate impacts.

Global climate change poses a serious threat to many island nations situated in oceans and seas. Some of the most vulnerable islands are already experiencing devastating consequences, which scientists predict will only worsen in the coming decades. Islands with limited natural resources and infrastructure are suffering from a range of climate-related phenomena, including rising sea levels, stronger storms, and coastal erosion. Let’s take a closer look at the major threats affecting these islands and examine examples of territories that have already been impacted.