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