Author: TMC Palau
The Fiji Kulas are set to take on the Hong Kong Women’s National Team tonight in the first of two FIFA International Friendlies in Hong Kong. Led by head coach Nicola Demaine, the Kulas will use the tour to test combinations, build match fitness and gain experience against quality opposition away from home. The two-match series is expected to offer a stern challenge for Fiji against a Hong Kong side that continues to make strides in the Asian football scene. Demaine said the friendlies would be an important opportunity for the squad to measure its progress on the international stage…
[Source: Fijian Drua/ Facebook] The McDonald’s Fiji Drua Women have named an exciting matchday squad featuring ten debutants for their opening round clash of the 2026 Super Rugby Women’s season this Saturday in Sydney. Head coach Mike Legge has blended fresh talent with experienced internationals as the side prepares to take on defending champions, the Waratahs, at Leichhardt Oval. The selection reflects strong performances during pre-season, with several new players earning their first opportunity at this level. Among those set to make their Drua debut are Vodafone Fijiana 15s representatives Varanisese Qoro and Ivamere Rokowati, alongside Nadroga lock Karavaki Lutumaibau…
The players and coaching staff are among the more140 creditors listed in the liquidator’s report. Photo: Photosport Moana Pasifika is facing more than $8 million in creditor claims, according to the first report from liquidators appointed to the collapsed Super Rugby franchise. The findings, released on Tuesday, offer the clearest picture yet of the financial issues that led to the club being placed into liquidation last month. The report estimates total creditor claims at about $8.2 million, although liquidators say investigations are ongoing and the final figure may change as claims are assessed. Of the $8.2 million, about $4.3 million…
More information about Palau is available on the Palau country page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. U.S.-PALAU RELATIONS In 1947, the United Nations assigned the United States administering authority over the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (Trust Territory), which included what is now the Republic of Palau (Palau). The Compact of Free Association (COFA) between the United States and Palau entered into force in 1994. The COFA reflected that Palau was a sovereign nation in free association with the United States. The Compact does not have an end…
[Source: Reuters] British police faced a national backlash on Tuesday over the inflammatory case of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from stab wounds after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack. Henry Nowak died after the knife attack in the southern England city of Southampton last December. His killer Vickrum Digwa, a 23-year-old Sikh man, was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, having lied to police at the time that Nowak had assaulted him. In police bodycam footage, Nowak is seen lying on the street saying “I’ve been stabbed” and “I can’t breathe” while…
For Filipino travelers looking to make the most of the peak summer travel season, Philippine Airlines (PAL) invites travelers to go beyond the familiar and discover Palau – one of the Pacific’s most extraordinary island destinations. Far from typical beach getaways, Palau stands out as a rare marine sanctuary, home to pristine and protected natural environments. From the UNESCO-listed Rock Islands Southern Lagoon to the world-renowned Jellyfish Lake, the destination offers a unique encounter with rich marine biodiversity, firmly establishing its reputation as a premier diving and nature destination. Travelers flying to Palau can enjoy PAL’s signature full-service experience, including…
[Photo: FILE] The Fiji Teachers Union is calling for a minimum 35 percent increase in the Free Education Grant in the upcoming national budget, warning that current funding fails to cover rising school costs. The grant rates have been frozen since 2014, currently providing 250 dollars for primary students, 440 dollars for Years 9 and 10, 485 dollars for Years 11 and 12, and 610 dollars for Year 13. FTU General Secretary Muniappa Goundar says schools received adequate support when the program was first introduced, but the rising cost of living has drastically eroded the grant’s value over time. Goundar…
[Source: Reuters] A surge in gang-related shootings and bombings over the last decade, dozens of which were carried out by minors, has set Sweden apart from its European peers and left authorities an urgent problem: what to do with children who kill. The government, in power since 2022 and heading into a tight election in September where crime is a key issue, says the softly-softly approach of the past has failed and it’s time to get tough by sending children aged under 15 to prison rather than into social care. However, some experts and lawmakers warn this is the wrong…
Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale landed in Canberra on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, for “high-level” talks with Australian PM Anthony Albanese and his Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Solomon Islands Government Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale is set to meet his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on Wednesday for “high-level talks” in Canberra. Wale has picked Australia for his first official visit, which will be followed by a New Zealand leg where he is set to meet with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Australia is the Solomon Islands largest development partner and provider of official development assistance. Wale was elected prime…
Taylor Swift’s song was as if “a long‑lost family member” had returned, Toy Story’s director says. [Photo: AP PHOTO] Taylor Swift is stepping into the world of Toy Story for the first time, revealing she has written an original song for Disney and Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story 5. I Knew It, I Knew You was written and produced with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff and will be released globally on June 5 across all major streaming and download platforms. The single will also appear on the official Toy Story 5 soundtrack when it arrives on June 19. Swift has also launched…