Browsing: Palau News

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 31, 2026) — “Australia’s commitment to the Pacific is unshakeable,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony…

China voiced its opposition to Taiwan joining a meeting of Pacific island nations this week, with Beijing’s envoy threatening unspecified…

By Elilai Rengiil KOROR, Palau (August 30, 2026) — Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting Chair and Palau President Surangel Whipps…

Host nation Palau has brought together the Pacific Islands Forum to build regional defenses against rising sea levels while resisting…

By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A new permanent resident visa category for certain non-Palauans who have deep and longstanding…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brushed off China’s warning to deliver consequences of Taiwan’s presence at the Pacific Islands Forum…

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Aug. 31, 2026) – One of Palau’s most prominent businessmen, former legislator and traditional leader,…

Good morning. Firstly, on the tragic disaster in Nepal, this is an unimaginable tragedy. The number of Australians unaccounted for…

Outgoing and incoming chairs urge Pacific nations to speak with one voice while keeping regional priorities firmly Pacific-led. By: L.N.…

KOROR (Palau), Sept 1 — Australia said Tuesday the Pacific bloc will decide for itself who attends its annual summit,…