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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.
Severe drought in parts of Micronesia region
Drought conditions in parts of the Micronesia region have been upgraded from severe to extreme.
'Grassroots action' could address climate change in Micronesia
A new report has found practical solutions to address climate change in the Federated States of Micronesia.
Wesley Simina becomes new president of Micronesia
Wesley Simina has been elected President of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Panuelo out as ex-President likely to become new Micronesian leader
The Federated States of Micronesia will have a new President from May.
Forum team observing Micronesia general election
The Pacific Islands Forum will observe the general election of the Federated States of Micronesia on Tuesday.
FSM president negotiates 'big top numbers' in getting MoU with US
The Federated States of Micronesia's diplomatic ties with China could give the country "leverage" when it comes time to sign off its third Compact of Free Association says a Marshall Islands… Audio
FSM president gives assurance as more military activity expected
Residents of the Federated States of Micronesia have been told not to be alarmed by increased flyovers from US jets and anti-aircraft missile firing in the coming years.
Man convicted of murdering FSM acting Attorney-General
Defendant charged with murdering the acting Attorney-General in the Federated States of Micronesia's Yap State has been convicted.
Micronesia urges China, US to 'de-escalate tensions'
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia is concerned about the increase in geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, following the Speaker of the House of…
Micronesia to reopen borders despite covid community spread
The Federated States of Micronesia will reopen its international borders on Monday.
Micronesia finally loses covid-free status
Two of the four states in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have reported their first community spread of covid, ending the country's status as one of a handful of covid-free countries…
China to continue pushing for Pacific nations to sign agreement
China's government says it remains confident it can strike a sweeping trade and security agreement with 10 Pacific Island states despite being forced to shelve its proposed agreement.
FSM President appeals to Sogavare to stop deal with China
Federated States of Micronesia's President David Panuelo has appealed to Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to scrap the China Solomon Islands security pact.
Forum rump given one last chance - Whipps
The president of Palau said the pause on Micronesia's pending withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum is the last chance for leaders in the south to set things right.
The latest Covid-19 stories in the Pacific
Several hundred more cases of Covid in Solomon Islands; Kiribati records first Covid death; nearly 12,000 in isolation in New Caledonia, and more.
Micronesian leaders to set up permanent secretariat
The leaders of the five independent Micronesian states are planning to set up a formal secretariat on Nauru.
Micronesian student explores floor of Marianas Trench
A PhD student from the FSM has become the first person from her nation to explore the ocean floor in the southern end of the Marianas Trench.
FSM begins process to leave Pacific Islands Forum
The government of the Federated States of Micronesia has confirmed it has formally triggered moves to leave the Pacific Islands Forum.
FSM President defends call to allow in ship with Covid-19 case
The president of Federated States of Micronesia is defending his decision to let a ship with a Covid-19 positive crew member into the country.