Oceania Micronesia The country celebrated two important events this week: Independence Day, which took place in 1979, and the 35th anniversary of the Pact of Free Association with the USA, which came into force in 1986
Oceania Micronesia According to latest comments in international press, the country should be a priority for QUAD nations, as it could be a pivot in the actions to curb China comprehensive power
Oceania Micronesia Almost 25.000 Micronesians living in Hawaii and have been fighting a battle for accessible health care for more than 20 years; despite some recent changes, they still face many challenges
Oceania Micronesia Settlement patterns in ancient Micronesia will be studied using state-of-the-art technology thanks to a grant of nearly US$150.000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Oceania Micronesia Several moderate earthquakes, with a magnitude of around 5, have been recorded in recent days
Oceania Micronesia The US is expanding its military presence in the country as part of a strategy for control capacity in the region, confirmed by recent talks between President David Panuelo and the head of the US Indo-Pacific Command
Oceania Micronesia President David Panuelo said he will continue to work for his nation without fear despite an alleged death threat against him over his government's vaccination mandate
Oceania Micronesia A study by a team of researchers has found that patterns of ocean currents are a key factor in fish spawning on Micronesian islands
Oceania Micronesia All individuals and organizations receiving government funds must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination in order to be entitled to the subsidies
Oceania Micronesia Fiji's Prime Minister during his inaugural address as the new President of the Pacific Islands Forum offered an apology to Micronesian members for how the Forum rejected their candidate for Secretary-General
Oceania Micronesia Huawei Marine has made a bid that would see the state connect to Nauru and Kiribati via several other cables, but the US reportedly had concerns about the Chinese company's involvement
Oceania Micronesia President David Panuelo will ask President Joe Biden to attend the next Pacific Island Leadership Council, following calls from Pacific Island countries for a greater US presence in the area
Oceania Micronesia Kona Aquatics swimmer Taeyanna Adams, who will be competing in the 100m breaststroke in her first Olympic participation, will represent the country at the Tokyo Games by carrying the flag at the opening ceremony