Oceania Palau The 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting will be hosted in Palau at the end of the month; the session will open amid regional divisions over security, geopolitics and economic priorities test the Forum’s commitment to unity and consensus
Oceania Palau A man has been charged with attempted importation and trafficking of methamphetamine after customs and narcotics officers intercepted a package from California containing over 100 grams of meth concealed inside silicone sealant tubes
Oceania Palau Scientists have confirmed a crown-of-thorns coral-eating starfish outbreak in Koror's Ngederrak Conservation Area, prompting calls from reef experts for urgent monitoring and community action to protect one of Palau's most vital ecosystems
Oceania Palau Palau Atmospheric Observatory marks 10 years of transformative research as scientists confirm the island sits above the world’s primary gateway to the stratosphere, making it a benchmark site for understanding air chemistry in an undisturbed environment
Oceania Palau A wave of online scams is now targeting Palau, with families report growing losses as scammers exploit trust through social media; romance scams are very common cases
Oceania Palau Lawmakers are pushing to establish cattle and goat farms to strengthen food security amid rising import costs and shipping delays; the proposal is criticized for lack of scientific evidence, feasibility plans, and concerns over past efforts
Oceania Palau As demand for better internet coverage grows in Palau, Starlink remains blocked: authorities seek to protect millions of dollars in national investment for internet connectivity, and avoid a financial burden that would fall on taxpayers
Oceania Palau A historic $15 million financing agreement has been signed with Saudi Arabia, marking a shift in how Palua's National Development Bank will now operate, as the loan will be directly invested into building affordable housing
Oceania Palau Alingano Maisu has reached Taiwan after 1.000 miles at sea, welcomed by an official arrival ceremony in Kaohsiung; the voyage of the traditional canoe is a living classroom of Pacific navigation, cultural resilience and intergenerational leadership
Oceania Palau A swine reproduction training program led by Dr. Kevin Lee of the Taiwan Technical Mission is enhancing pig farmers' breeding skills to increase piglet production and reduce reliance on imports through artificial insemination and farrowing management
Oceania Palau 4.600 Palauan will receive tax refunds as part of the government’s PGST relief program, with payments set for Feb. 24–25 at the Palau Community College cafeteria; additional assistance will include a $600 senior citizens subsidy scheduled for March
Oceania Palau Legislator Marie A. Nabeyama was selected as Speaker of the 13th Legislature, becoming the first woman to hold the position in Koror State’s history
Oceania Palau The Compass Point Institute, Palau's first locally based think tank, has been launched, marking a milestone in the efforts to promote evidence-based policymaking and civic dialogue