French President Emmanuel Macron has declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia due to violent riots and civil unrest.

The turmoil, sparked by electoral changes, has resulted in four deaths and hundreds of injuries.

Military forces will be deployed to secure critical infrastructure, including ports and the Noumea-La Tontouta international airport.

The government has implemented a ban on the social media platform TikTok amidst the crisis.

Macron has cancelled a planned trip, emphasizing the need for a political solution by the end of June.

New Zealand has raised its travel advisory level for New Caledonia, warning citizens of the risks.

All commercial flights to and from Noumea-La Tontouta international airport have been halted.

There is an ongoing push for political dialogue to resolve the tensions, as the situation in New Caledonia remains tense.