Indian Navy Leads Critical Firefighting and Rescue Operations On The High Seas

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...

Indian Navy controls major fire on tanker near Fujairah, saves entire crew

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...

In Pacific island societies, sharing isn’t just a nice gesture; it’s a moral obligation

Microwaves By Jack Niedenthal Majuro—In the island societies of the northern Pacific—namely the Marshall Islands, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia—sharing is not merely a practice; it is a foundational element of our cultures, an...

Experts warn Dengue fever outbreak surge driven by climate change

Dengue fever cases in Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga have surged to the highest levels in a decade, with experts warning climate change is driving year-round transmission across the Pacific. Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga are battling their worst dengue fever...

Rise in dengue fever outbreaks across the Pacific driven by the climate crisis, experts say

The climate crisis is driving a sharp rise in dengue fever cases across the Pacific islands, experts say, as infections hit their highest level in a decade and several countries declare emergencies. Pacific Island countries and territories have...

Broken Traditions, Broken Families.  A Justice System Under Strain.

Koror, Palau – A civil dispute between two sisters has escalated into a potential jail sentence — not because of violence or fraud, but because one cannot meet a monthly court-ordered payment. What began as an eviction over shared family property...

Whipps Outlines Legislative agenda in brief meeting with OEK

KOROR, Palau (July 8, 2025) — President Surangel Whipps Jr. met with members of the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) yesterday to present his legislative agenda for the upcoming regular session of Congress, highlighting both new and ongoing priorities....

Guam's medal tally climbs to 15 at Pacific Mini Games

Guam’s medal tally climbed to 15 as of 9 p.m. Monday at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau after two judo athletes, three track athletes and the baseball team all won medals. The island has so far got three gold, seven silver and five bronze. Judo:...

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Taiwan Charts Diplomatic Path in Pacific amid Solomon Islands Controversy

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan is ramping up its diplomatic presence in the Pacific, framing itself as a vital partner to island nations even as China’s influence complicates regional cooperation. The island’s Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-Lung, spoke...

FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 4: Fiji Flex Their Muscle

KOROR (Palau) - Fiji dominated the competition at Stop 4 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 1. Both the women’s and the men’s competition saw heightened levels of energy and physicality out of the break, which played to the...

Trump Administration Wants to Banish Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda

The Trump administration announced Monday it was processing Kilmar Abrego Garcia for expulsion to Uganda, threatening to banish him to the United States’ growing network of deportee dumping grounds for the second time. Abrego Garcia, a native of...

Japan’s Ties to Pacific Island Nations Have New Significance 80 Years after World War II, as  U.S.-China Rivalry in Region Grows

The Yomiuri Shimbun Then Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, front center, welcomes Pacific leaders in Tokyo at the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) in 2024. By Yuko Mukai 8:00 JST, August 23, 2025 Eighty years ago, Japan lost its...

Detecting PFAS Contamination in Agricultural Soils: Non-targeted Identification of Precursors, Fluorine Mass Balance, and Microcosm Studies

You recently published a manuscript analyzing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in agricultural soils (1). This involved exploring the non-targeted identification of precursors, fluorine mass balance, and microcosm studies....

MHHS urges public to exercise caution amid rise in Influenza-like illness during Pacific Mini Games

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...

Project supporting the PNMS ends successfully

Koror, Palau: A national project to strengthen management efforts for the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) has successfully concluded after four years and $1.8 million in support of fisheries management, enforcement & surveillance, and...

Guam's baseball team advances to gold medal game at Pacific Mini Games

Guam’s men’s baseball team is back in the gold medal game at the Pacific Mini Games after handling the Federated States of Micronesia, 10-6, Saturday afternoon in Palau. Guam's medal tally as of Sunday noon was nine, including two gold, three...

One-month-old baby seriously injured by firecracker at San Juan festival in Barcelona

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 15:47 Compartir A one-month-old baby was seriously injured on Monday night, in Palau-Solità i Plegamans (Barcelona), sustaining first and second-degree burns to the head. The incident was caused by a firecracker during the...

Lance Cpl. Flores Promotes During Koa Moana 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaden Flores, a landing support specialist and Nebraska native with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, promotes to his current rank during Koa Moana 25 in Palau,...

Breast Cancer In Hawaiʻi: Some Women Are Diagnosed Too Late

Micronesians are less likely to get mammograms than women overall in Hawaiʻi. Community advocates say public health officials need to break down barriers to early screening. Ermina George was lying on her stomach one evening last spring when she...