All articles tagged with #oceania
In Fiji, international crime networks use the archipelago as a meth transit hub, with weekly drop-offs in a squatter settlement where dealers package white crystals for about $22 a dose; the drug trade exacerbates a growing HIV epidemic among people who inject drugs, highlighted by community safe spaces such as Survival Advocacy Network that offer HIV testing and support.
A new AI-driven study reveals that Papua New Guineans are genetically closely related to other Asian populations, sharing a common Out of Africa ancestry, with unique demographic history and significant Denisovan DNA, though their exact origins remain complex and not fully resolved.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's renovated Rockefeller Wing, showcasing 1,726 objects from Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania, reopens with redesigned, immersive galleries that highlight the beauty and history of diverse cultures, offering visitors a visually stunning and engaging experience.
Due to drought conditions affecting the Panama Canal, Maersk has announced that vessels carrying freight from Oceania will no longer traverse the canal and will instead use a "land bridge" involving ports in Panama and rail transport. The drought has led to water depth and weight restrictions on ships passing through the canal, prompting Maersk to make changes to its services to minimize customer impact. The Panama Canal Authority has increased transit slots, but the water level issues come as it is expected to receive additional vessel traffic due to shippers avoiding the Red Sea. The decision will impact declining cargo volume passing through the canal, despite record revenue reported by the Canal Authority.