Palau
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
Palau makes 'import, advertising, sale, and use of e-cigarettes' illegal
Palau has outlawed e-cigarettes or "vaping" after President Surangel Whipps Jr signed a law for "a total ban on the import, advertising, sale, and use of e-cigarettes" on March 29.
New Pacific air route lands in Palau
There is excitement in the air in Palau as the first flight of a weekly service from Australia kicks off.
Surangel confident Forum fracture a thing of the past
The President of the Republic of Palau is confident the Pacific Islands Forum will never be fractured again, a sentiment ecoed amongst Micronesian leaders following a summit last week. Audio
The state of play on the US Pacific compacts in 2023
Palau and the Marshall Islands have signed memorandums of understanding earlier this month for their third Compacts of Free Association, leaving only the Federated States of Micronesia to sign. Audio
Report finds Chinese Communist Party, Triad influence in Palau
A new investigative report from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has exposed details of a Chinese Communist Party and Triad push for political influence in Palau. Audio