Author: TMC Palau
The Fiji Airways Fijiana has started their HSBC SVNS World Championship campaign in Bordeaux, France, with a 24-12 win over Japan in their first pool match. Atelaite Buna got them on the board after a minute to lead 5-nil before Japan hit back to draw level. There were some basic mistakes from the national side, but captain Verenaisi Bari and veteran Sesenieli Donu guided the side before Buna sliced through the defense after some scrappy play to score her second and extended Fiji’s lead to 12-5 at halftime. Fijiana’s top tryscorer, Reapi Ulunisau, who got her 100th try in Spain…
Overview: Palau has formally protested the activities of a Chinese research vessel that entered its Exclusive Economic Zone without permission, raising concerns about sovereignty, national security and unauthorized research in its waters. The incident marks the latest in a series of similar encounters involving Chinese vessels in recent years. Latest incident marks another unauthorized entry into Palau’s EEZ as officials raise sovereignty and security concerns. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 4, 2026) — The government of Palau has lodged a diplomatic complaint with the People’s Republic of China following what it described as unauthorized and potentially concerning activities by…
[Source:Super Rugby Pacific/Facebook] The Hurricanes are the first team to confirm their place in the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals after walloping the ACT Brumbies 66-12 in their quarterfinal clash in Wellington under challenging conditions. The win also means that the Hurricanes will host one of the two semifinals while the Brumbies’ season is over following one of the biggest routs in Super Rugby history. It was raining tries as well in the New Zealand capital, with halfback Cam Roigard scoring a double and with tries to Caleb Delany, Walter Dearns, and Billy Proctor completing a demolition of the first half.…
Overview: Palau has formally lodged a diplomatic protest with Russia after investigators traced a fake news campaign targeting President Surangel Whipps Jr. and other Pacific leaders to Russian-hosted infrastructure. The government is now demanding answers, cooperation and assurances ahead of this year’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. Formal diplomatic démarche cites Russian-hosted disinformation campaign and critical telecommunications infrastructure risks By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Government of Palau has formally protested to the Russian Federation over what it describes as a coordinated disinformation campaign targeting Pacific leaders, including President Surangel S. Whipps Jr., and concerns involving Russian-linked personnel working…
[Source: Reuters] The International Monetary Fund selected Alvaro Piris Chavarri as its new mission chief for Venezuela, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The IMF told Reuters it does not comment on staff issues. Piris currently serves as the IMF’s assistant director in its African Department and mission chief for Ethiopia, according to the IMF. His prior roles include leading IMF missions in Mozambique, Lebanon and China.Article continues after advertisement The appointment comes after Venezuela, which has been in default on its external debt since 2017, said last month it would begin restructuring. Analysts estimate the total,…
BarcelonaThe rejuvenation of Primavera Sound was evident in 2025, especially among the headliners: Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, born in 1992, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Furthermore, the choice set the festival apart because it managed to bring together three of the most sought-after artists of the moment. Tickets sold out in January, five months before the event. The headliners of the 24th edition, held from June 3rd to 7th at Parc del Fòrum and the marine platform, considerably raise the average age, especially The Cure and Gorillaz, and among the notable names are some that connect with an…
Overview: After navigating thousands of miles across the Pacific and enduring severe weather, including Typhoon Sinlaku, the crew of Alingano Maisu has returned safely to Palau. The voyage may have been shortened, but its mission of preserving traditional navigation and cultural connections remains a success. Traditional voyaging canoe completes 4,280 nautical miles as crew navigates severe weather across the western Pacific By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — The traditional voyaging canoe Alingano Maisu was formally welcomed home during a closing ceremony May 29 at Drop Off Bar & Grill, marking the crew’s safe return after severe weather, including Typhoon Sinlaku,…
‘Brazil fever’: Football fans in Vanuatu have lined up along the roadsides in the capital, Port Vila, donned in Brazil’s national team colours. Photo: Screengrab / Vanuatu Daily Post With just a week to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, football fans in Vanuatu have lined up along the roadsides in Port Vila, dressed in their favourite national team colours for the global event. It is part of a FIFA World Cup Parade on Friday. While local football fanatics are showing their support for their favourite teams, supporters of South American football powerhouse Brazil have taken the…
[Source: Reuters] Wildlife experts found eight new species of dragonfly, three unknown grasshoppers and some 60 new butterflies and moths in vivid hues during a trip to Angola’s Lisima plateau in February, a conservation group said. The Wilderness Project visited the waters that flow through the plateau and which feed four of Africa’s major rivers: the Congo, Okavango, Zambezi and Cuanza. New species included an armoured, predatory cricket, a previously undescribed species of copper caterpillar and its adult butterfly, and a crowned crab spider that fluoresces under ultraviolet light. Experts also found a new blood orange-hued species of ladybird orb-web…
Tongan Secondary Schools rugby league team during their training today. The Tongan Secondary Schools rugby league team is banking on teamwork and unity as they prepare to compete at the Pacific Secondary Schools Championship this weekend. Both the boys’ and girls’ Under-18 squads completed their final preparations today, fine-tuning their combinations ahead of the tournament kick-off tomorrow. Secretary General Tavake Fangupo says the championship is primarily aimed at giving students exposure to elite-level rugby, helping them grow both on and off the field. Despite coming from different disciplines and backgrounds, the teams have spent the past few months building cohesion…