Various: Taiwan promised on Wednesday to help residents of tiny Tuvalu, one of only 23 allies that recognise Taiwan over rival China, before the island chain is wiped off the map under a rising South Pacific. Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou told visiting Tuvalu Prime Minister Apisai Ielemia his government wanted to work more closely with the archipelago where the highest point is just five metres (16 ft) above sea level. Tuvalu, covering 26 sq km (10 sq miles) over nine coral reefs, faces …