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Palau, Japan, Taiwan partner to develop pollution-free salt industry, wellness tourism
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
MELEKEOK, Palau (June 26, 2025) — A delegation of Japanese and Taiwanese entrepreneurs is partnering with Palau to develop a pollution-free salt industry and promote sustainable wellness tourism, following the signing of a memorandum of...
The ”la Caixa” Foundation presents the celebration of the 10th anniversary of CaixaImpulse at Palau Macaya
Atalayar
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July 1, 2025
Over the past decade, the call for grants for innovative health projects organised by the ”la Caixa” Foundation in collaboration with Criteria Bio Ventures has promoted health research projects in Spain and Portugal and brought them closer to the...
India News | Indian Navy Leads Critical Firefighting and Rescue Operations on Palau-flagged Tanker MT Yi Cheng 6
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Demonstrating rapid operational readiness and its unwavering commitment to seafarer safety, the Indian Navy undertook a high-risk firefighting and rescue operation on-board Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 on 29...
Indian Navy contains fire on board Palau-flagged tanker with 14 Indian crew
The Hindu
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July 1, 2025
Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tabar takes part in a rescue mission as it responds to a distress call from Pulau flagged MT Yi Cheng 6, in the Gulf of Oman, which caught a fire in the engine room and total power failure onboard, on June 29,...
Japanese volunteer nurses bolster Palau’s Medical team for Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
KOROR, Palau — Fourteen volunteer nurses from Japan are lending their expertise to support Palau’s medical response during the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, reinforcing international cooperation and helping ensure athlete and spectator safety during...
Fresh Taiwanese eggs hit Palau shelves, cutting costs for consumers
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Taiwanese eggs hit grocery store shelves in Palau for the first time last Friday, offering consumers a more affordable alternative to U.S.-imported eggs, which have soared to over $10 per dozen. The...
INC Ransom group claims responsibility for health system cyberattack
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 29, 2025
A notorious ransomware group has claimed responsibility for crippling Tonga’s Health Ministry IT systems and leaking sample data. Two weeks after the National Health Information System outage, the INC Ransom gang published four sample documents on...
Koa Moana 25 U.S. Marines and Sailors Lifesaving Kits Empowering Palau in Time for Pacific Mini Games
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 29, 2025
KOROR, Palau – On June 25, 2025, U.S. Marines and Sailors with Koa Moana 25 delivered 100 first aid kits to the Belau National Hospital in Palau. Koa Moana is a recurring exercise that fosters partnerships with Compact of Free Association nations...
Indian Navy rescues 14 countrymen from vessel on fire in Arabian Sea
The Hans India
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July 1, 2025
New Delhi: The Indian Navy rescued 14 countrymen serving as crew members on-board a Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 which caught fire in the North Arabian Sea, an official said on Tuesday. The Indian Navy undertook the high-risk firefighting...
Indian Navy controls major fire on tanker near Fujairah, saves entire crew
The Statesman (India)
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July 1, 2025
Indian Navy rescued 14 crew members onboard Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 after it caught fire in the North Arabian Sea. In the incident which took place in the early hours of June 29, INS Tabar on mission-based deployment, received a Mayday...
Indian Navy Leads Critical Firefighting and Rescue Operations On The High Seas
Bharat Shakti
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July 1, 2025
Demonstrating rapid operational readiness and its unwavering commitment to seafarer safety, the Indian Navy undertook a high-risk firefighting and rescue operation on board Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 on 29 June 2025 in the North Arabian...
MHHS urges public to exercise caution amid rise in Influenza-like illness during Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
Koror, Palau – The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS) has issued a public advisory following a noticeable increase in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases in Palau. The alert comes as the nation hosts a surge of visitors from across the...
Koa Moana 25 delivers medical aid, support ahead of Palau’s Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
KOROR, Palau (Island Times) — U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Koa Moana 25 exercise have deployed to Palau to provide critical support to the Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS) as the nation prepares to host the 2025 Pacific Mini...
New Koror bus route adds convenience, unlimited $20 pass available
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (June 30, 2025) — A new bus route has been added to Koror’s public transportation system just in time for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games. Officials hope the improved service will make it easier for...
Taiwan Medical volunteers arrive to support Pacific Mini Games athletes
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
KOROR, Palau — Two medical volunteers from Taiwan arrived in Palau on June 25, 2025, to assist athletes competing in the upcoming Pacific Mini Games. Nurse Chien and physical therapist Jackson are members of Taiwan’s volunteer medical team. Their...
Tonga’s health system hacked, US$1m ransom demanded
Newstalk ZB
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June 27, 2025
Tonga has refused to pay a US$1 million ($1.6m) ransom after hackers seized control of the country’s health IT system. Hackers broke into Tonga’s national health database earlier this month, the Government said, locking out medical staff who have...
Indian Navy saves tanker Crew in North Arabian sea fire rescue
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 1, 2025
The mission successfully stabilised the situation and ensured the safety of 14 Indian crew members. In the early hours of June 29, INS Tabar, deployed on a mission, received a Mayday distress call from MT Yi Cheng 6. The vessel reported a major...
How the reorganization of the US Department of Health impacts the US Territories
Pasquines
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June 26, 2025
In late March, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a sweeping restructuring plan to streamline the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and cut an estimated 10,000 full-time jobs. This...
TEAM PNG DEPARTS TODAY FOR THE 2025 PACIFIC MINI GAMES IN PALAU
PNG Haus Bung
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June 26, 2025
Team PNG will depart the country for Palau today to take part in this year’s 2025 Pacific Mini Games that will take place from the 29th of this month June to the 09th of July. A total of 186 athletes and officials including the General Management...
Indian Navy extinguishes fire on tanker in Arabian Sea, rescues 14 Indian crew members
Telengana Today
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July 1, 2025
The Indian Navy extinguished a major fire aboard MT Yi Cheng 6 near Fujairah, UAE, rescuing all 14 Indian crew members. INS Tabar led the high-risk operation, showcasing the Navy's rapid response and commitment to maritime safety. Published Date -...