Author: TMC Palau

Ana Torroja returns to the stage stronger than ever with an international tour titled Se ha acabado el show, which will travel across Spain and Latin America. The iconic voice of Spanish pop ushers in a new artistic chapter with the release of her highly anticipated new studio album, due out in spring 2026. With a brand-new stage concept and setlist, the artist will present her latest songs while also revisiting some of the greatest hits from her solo career and from the unforgettable group Mecano, reaffirming her status as one of the most outstanding figures in Spanish music. Source link

Gold medalist Maryann Macedru has set a new Senior Shot Put record with a throw of 13.50. Gold medalist Maryann Macedru has set a new Senior Shot Put record with a throw of 13.50, surpassing the long-standing mark of 13.14 that had remained unbeaten since 2008. Macedru, who had been training diligently for the Coca-Cola Games, says she believes she could have performed even better, but is still thankful for the achievement as she concludes her senior year. “I’m really happy I managed to break the record. It’s a great way to finish my senior year at the Coca-Cola Games.”…

An analysis of the blockchain records also revealed “a sophisticated and coordinated cryptocurrency scam,” according to a cyber forensics report produced by the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. The scammers allegedly deposited worthless digital tokens into the wallets of more than two million users of the popular online crypto platform Tron. Users who attempted to redeem the tokens would then have their sensitive information extracted and accounts drained, the report said.In total, the scheme netted proceeds worth at least $1.6 million for the Palau-based scammers in one eight-month period, Anson told OCCRP. The files seized from Cocoro Hotel, some of which were…

A demand for formal investigations has been made by Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu over claims targeting former ministers. The claims circulating online suggest that Imran Khan, known as King Khan while in police custody, made remarks that some ministers from the previous government were involved in the drug trade. These claims have not been confirmed by authorities. Khan is linked to ongoing drug investigations. Seruiratu said the matter should not be driven by social media speculation. He said only proper investigations can establish the truth.Article continues after advertisement “The proper way to handle this is to carry out proper investigations.…

Prime Minister’s Office, Solomon Islands Photo: Prime Minister’s Office, Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands Court of Appeal is expected to release its decision Friday on whether the prime minister has to call parliament and face a vote of no confidence. The political impasse in the Melanesian nation began last month after a mass defection of government ministers to the opposition. The opposition and the defectors formed a new coalition commanding a majority of MPs in the 50-seat House but have not been able to capiatalise on their numerical superiority because Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has refused to call parliament. The…

WASHINGTON – The United States on Feb 10 barred Palau Senate president Hokkons Baules and his family from entering the US, accusing him of corruption linked to China, as Washington pushes back on Beijing’s effort to boost its influence in the Pacific.“Baules abused his public position by accepting bribes in exchange for providing advocacy and support for government, business, and criminal interests from China,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement.“His actions constituted significant corruption and adversely affected US interests in Palau,” Mr Pigott said.The department also designated Mr Anderson Jibas, a former mayor from the Marshall Islands,…

After finishing third in the girls’ 3000m open grade last year, Luciana Neneyawa set herself a clear goal to return to the Coca-Cola Games and claim gold. The Year 13 student of Thomas Baker Memorial School delivered on that ambition, clocking an impressive 13 minutes 15.49 seconds to take first place. This marks her second gold after a top podium finish in the 1,500m race on Thursday. Neneyawa says she had targeted gold last year but fell short, a result that motivated her to come back stronger this season.Article continues after advertisement She credited her victory to months of disciplined…

Palau, an archipelago of about 350 small islands in the Pacific Ocean, has signed a “memo of understanding” with the Trump administration to take up to 75 “third country nationals” who cannot be returned to their home nations, the office of Palau’s president said on Wednesday. In return, Palau will receive $7.5 million and other aid.The arrangement will allow for people who have never been charged with a crime to live and work in Palau, “helping address local labor shortages in needed occupations,” according to the statement from the office of Palau’s president, Surangel Whipps Jr.The Trump administration has been…

Serious allegations of police corruption have triggered a formal investigation, after claims surfaced that officers shared $150,000 seized during a drug raid. The Fiji Police Force confirms that a media representative was questioned by Criminal Investigations Department officers on April 30 as part of efforts to verify the claims, which were initially posted on social media and later deleted. Police say the accusations were significant enough to warrant a full investigation, with the individual voluntarily assisting investigators and providing her phone for examination. While the post has since been removed and an apology issued, authorities stress that the matter remains…

This article draws on perspectives the author gathered during field visits in Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea, including via direct observation, interviews and discussions with MSF staff, trained village health volunteers and survivors of sorcery accusation-related violence and gender-based violence. “My whole village turned against me after a single accusation. I ran for my life. I cannot go home. I cannot reclaim my land. If I go back, they will kill me.” In PNG’s Highlands, that is not a rare horror. It is a lived reality for women caught in the grip of sorcery accusation-related violence, where the attack itself…