Palau
Whipps and Remengesau to run against each other
Palau's incumbent President Surangel Whipps Jr will go up against his brother-in-law and former president, Tommy Remengesau, in the 2024 Palau elections.
Palau's President says China is weaponising tourism
Palau's President says China is weaponising tourism in a bid to get the nation to sever bilateral ties with Taiwan. Audio
China using economic coercion to influence Palau's relationship with Taiwan - Palau leader
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr claims China is "weaponising tourism" in a bid to get the nation to sever its ties with Taiwan.
Wife of a former Palau president sues Surangel Whipps Jr, seeking US$150,000 in damages
President Surangel Whipps Jr has been sued in his personal and official capacity before a US Federal Court in Texas for banning an American woman from entering Palau.
Some rain but also continued drought in US Pacific
Agricultural strain has been reported from assessment teams and residents from islands across Yap State, including taro patches drying up and yellowing crops.
Study highlights marine protected areas are beneficial
An extensive study on marine protected areas has found they're economically beneficial to both fishing and tourism. Audio
Severe drought in parts of Micronesia region
Drought conditions in parts of the Micronesia region have been upgraded from severe to extreme.
Palau lawmakers split on US military expansion
Last month, the House of Delegates approved a joint resolution proposing the legislature support the establishment of a US military base, listing a number of flow-on benefits for locals. Audio
Palau Congress divided on US Military presence
Palau Congress divided on US Military presence. Audio
Palau president calls on Washington to 'listen up'
Palau president calls on Washington to 'listen up'. Audio
Palau ratifies UN Ocean treaty - Paving the way for rest of world, Greenpeace says
"Pacific nations continue to demonstrate global leadership from the frontlines of the climate and biodiversity crisis, the environmental organisation says.
Palau makes stand against autonomous weapons revolution
Palau has taken a stand against the autonomous weapons revolution, calling for a cautious approach to lethal AI-powered warfare.
Palau, US expand maritime security arrangements
The US Coast Guard will have an expanded right to board vessels in Palau's waters under a new maritime law enforcement agreement that comes after incursions by Chinese ships into the Pacific island…
US will 'reactivate' Japanese airstrips in Palau says Whipps
The Palau president says the US military is "reactivating" airstrips built by the Japanese during World War II.
Marshall Islands seeks compensation from the US over nuclear tests
Marshall Islands seeks more compensation from the US for nuclear tests. Audio
Palau to receive double what US originally promised in new Compact
Palau President's has unveiled some of the details of a new economic package under the re-negotiated provisions of the nation's Compact of Free Association with the US.
US negotiator says Biden would be warmly welcomed in Pacific
The United States needs to accelerate diplomatic "catch up" with the Pacific island region in the face of Chinese competition, a US diplomat said on Friday.
Palau bans E-Cigarettes
Palau has become the first Pacific Island country to enforce a total ban on vaping and E-Cigarettes. Audio
Pacific must 'stand together' on Taiwan issue - Palau's Surangel Whipps Jr
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr says diplomacy with China does not have to mean abandoning Taiwan. Audio
Palau on tensions between China and Taiwan
Palau is reminding Pacific nations that diplomacy with China does not need to mean abandoning Taiwan. Audio
