A new security agreement with the United States will extend decades-old political and security ties; in return for security and budgetary guarantees, the country gains influence and the right to place military facilities in a central Pacific area

The United States is pursuing the $400 million Yap airport modernization project and considering military projects throughout the Federated States of Micronesia

President of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley W. Simina is on a state visit to China from April 5 to 12 at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The FSM national government said that, with the help of partners, it has mobilized emergency supplies for drought-affected communities; four states-Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae-have been experiencing drier-than-normal weather since December last year

Ms Jenny Grant-Curnow is the new Australian Australian ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia