New Caledonia

New Caledonia

Macron heading to New Caledonia as France deploys more troops

Noumea’s international airport remains closed as the situation in New Caledonia intensifies. French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit the region as France deploys additional troops to maintain order and ensure the safety of residents and tourists.

Australia and New Zealand to use military planes to evacuate tourists

With the airport closed, neighboring countries like Australia and New Zealand have stepped in to assist with the evacuation of stranded tourists. Military planes will be used to transport visitors out of the area until normal travel operations can resume.