Palau
Mike Pompeo praises Taiwan at Micronesia summit
The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has commended Pacific Island allies of Taiwan.
Senior US officials visit three Micronesian countries
A senior United States delegation has met with leaders from the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau and Marshall Islands.
Australia attends Micronesia Presidents' Summit
Australia's Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific is attending the 19th Micronesia Presidents' Summit in Palau.
Palau senators recognise Japanese request over fishing access
Palau senators are considering a request by Japan for Okinawa fishermen to have access to the Pacific nation's waters, despite a fishing ban from December 2020.
Palau petition launched to ban absentee ballots
A former president of Palau wants to limit voting in national and state elections to citizens in the country.
Palau, Samoa and Fiji sign on to protect sharks and rays
Palau, Samoa and Fiji have pledged their commitment to protect sharks and rays.
Palau drops Kosovo recognition in favour of Serbia
Palau will no longer recognise Kosovo, instead favouring Serbia, which claims sovereignty over the breakaway state.
Six people isolated as Palau fights to beat dengue
Six people remain in isolation at a Palau hospital as the country continues to wrestle with a dengue fever outbreak.
Palau Pledge is here to stay, says President
Despite the threat of tourist numbers falling, Palau is standing firm in its campaign to protect its environment and culture.
Palau to host 2019 PNA meeting
Palau will host next year's minister's meeting of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement, or PNA.
Dengue type 3 found in Palau for first time
Residents in Palau are being urged to protect themselves against mosquitos after an outbreak of dengue fever type 3.
Sand mining plan opposed in Palau
A Japanese company's plan to dredge an unlimited amount of sand in northern Palau for the next 50 years poses serious threats to the environment and peoples' livelihoods, an NGO says.
IMF says Palau economic growth down
The International Monetary Fund says a drop in Palau's economic growth this year is in part due to the falling number of visitors.
Palau president to meet Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen
Palau president Tommy Remengesau will meet his Taiwan counterpart this weekend.
US marines and FBI to train Palau officers
US marines and FBI agents will travel to Palau this month to train local officers.
Palauans in CNMI affected by Typhoon Yutu
Around 1000 Palauans are estimated to have been affected by the Super Typhoon Yutu that devastated the Northern Marianas last month.
Palau passes new tourism bill
Palau's President has signed off new laws to improve environmental protections and crackdown on non-compliant tour operators.
Palau's tourism revenue grows despite China's ban
Palau's president says the country's tourism revenue is up despite a 16 percent drop in arrivals from China.
ADB funds disaster relief loan for Palau
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $US15 million loan to strengthen disaster resiliance in Palau.
Contractor secured for Palau solar project
Palau has moved closer to its solar-power roll-out after signing an agreement with a contractor.