The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a gyre of plastic debris in the north-central Pacific Ocean. It’s the largest accumulation of plastic in the world. Just how big is it? Using the map below, click ...

Ryan Chan is a Newsweek reporter based in Hong Kong, where he previously had over a decade of experience at a local newspaper, covering China and current events around the world. His focus is on ...

The United States has positioned three aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific Ocean this week, including two "flattops" underway in the region during their deployments. Meanwhile, all three ...