Author: TMC Palau

source : reuters When U.S. President Donald Trump meets ChinesePresident Xi Jinping this week he is expected to ask for help resolving his costly and unpopular war with Iran. He is unlikely to get the support he wants. Analysts said that while Xi might agree to nudge Iran’s leaders back to the negotiating table, China’s leader will be reluctant to cut economic support for Beijing’s most important partner in the Middle East or to stop supplying it with the ​dual-use goods its military needs. Trump, for his part, has powerful tools to pressure China – including the threat of sanctions…

Solomon Islands caretaker Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, right, with his then-Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Shanel Aqovaka. July 2024. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Caleb Fotheringham Solomon Islands caretaker Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has thrown his support behind Peter Shanel Agovaka ahead of Friday’s election of the country’s new leader. This comes after Manele lost a no-confidence vote in parliament last week, ending his term halfway through the four-year term. Agovaka, who defected from Manele’s Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) in March, is running against opposition leader Matthew Wale and the leader of the independent MPs group Manasseh Maelanga. Left…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Philippines Expands Air Travel Horizons With New Links To Palau And Northern Mariana Islands, Unlocking Fresh Pacific Tourism Opportunities—What Travelers Should Know Before Planning Published on April 11, 2026 Image generated with Ai Manila strengthens Pacific gateway links as the Philippines connects Palau and the Northern Mariana Islands with fresh air connectivity, signaling a notable shift in regional travel dynamics across Micronesia and Saipan. The introduction of direct services between Manila and Palau (Koror), along with the revival of flights to Saipan, highlights a growing focus on Pacific tourism, island connectivity, and aviation…

One of Fiji’s most exciting footballers of the early 1980s, Henry Dyer, has passed away at the age of 63. Dyer will be remembered as one of the outstanding players of his generation, admired throughout the country for his dedication, humility and passion for football. Born and raised in Namoli, Lautoka, Dyer attended Drasa Avenue Primary School, formerly known as Lautoka European School, where his football journey began. Playing barefoot with neighbourhood friends using shared footballs, he quickly developed a natural talent for the game while representing his school in district competitions.Article continues after advertisement In 1978, Dyer represented the…

Parental leave is an integral form of social policy that provides extensive benefits to children, parents, families and society more broadly. Maternity leave supports maternal health by providing time to recover from birth. Studies have shown it enhances postpartum mental health and wellbeing, supports breastfeeding and even reduces the risk of intimate partner violence. It also supports infant health and is associated with lower mortality rates, increased paediatric health visits and vaccination rates, and supports cognitive development. Paternity leave provides time for supporting one’s partner postpartum, bonding with and caring for their newborn child, and contributing to relationship stability. Parental…

[superslideshow center]              KOROR, Republic of Palau (March 1, 2024) – Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro visited the Republic of Palau Feb. 29 to March 1 for a series of strategic engagements on the expanding relationship with the critically important Compact of Free Association (COFA) state. During his visit, Secretary Del Toro met with U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Palau Joel Ehrendreich and members of his team, as well as with President Surangel Whipps, Jr., to discuss the expanding relationship with Palau and the United States’ critically important defense posture in the…

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says he remains fully confident in leading the Joint Task Force with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces despite growing public concern over armed military personnel being deployed in communities. Speaking to the media, Tudravu stressed that the operational arrangement between the Fiji Police Force and the RFMF remains clear, with police retaining command while the military provides support on the ground. “Everything is based on intelligence and based on the things that are happening on the ground. They are there to support the Fiji police. Is there a need for arms when supporting you? Situations…

NEED THE LATEST DATA? We publish regular updates to content in the Global Digital Reports series. Please click here to ensure you’re using our latest data for Palau. This page explores the adoption and use of connected devices and services in Palau in 2026. If you want to know whether this is our most recent report on Palau, or if you’re looking for data on digital trends and behaviours in Palau for other years, you can find DataReportal’s full collection of (free!) reports on Palau by clicking here. You’ll find a summary of key statistics in the “overview graphic” section…

The National Fire Authority says preliminary findings into the Zamzam fire indicate it was caused by a gas leak during repair work at the facility. NFA Chief Executive Puamau Sowane says the incident occurred while technicians were carrying out repairs outside the premises. “Yes, I think the Zamzam fire is, according to our inspectors, there was some repairing going on by the technician outside the facility. And then the gas seems to leak inside where there was some cooking there. And that was the reason why the explosion, because of gas leakage.” He says the explosion led to a tragic…

The limestone cliffs tower 200ft above the channel, their feet washed by aquamarine water and their heads styled in a lush coiffure of succulent plant life. A plastic bottle bobs against a rock at the bottom of the crags, mocking me with its jaunty dance. I paddle over, fish out the plastic intruder and drop it into my kayak.“It’s so frustrating,” says my host Kiruu Kanai, gliding alongside me. “The trash washes in on the ocean currents, but by cleaning up, you’re honouring your Palau Pledge, so thank you.”Kayaking is one of the best ways to experience Palau’s picturesque islands.Photograph…