US passes NT$223.3 billion in aid for Taiwan’s Pacific allies to counter China: Fund to be used to renew COFA treaties between the US, Palau, Micronesia ...
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5111781
US aid bill keeps Pacific islands on side: Funding for the islands of Palau, the Micronesian Federation and the Marshall Islands had been held up for months
thetimes.co.uk/article/us-aid-bill-pacific-islands-funding-china-jlktq7wt5
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US bill to avert government shutdown includes funding for key Pacific allies: Legislative approval of the funding has become a test of U.S. commitment to the ...
rfa.org/english/news/pacific/us-pacific-funding-03042024214353.html
Taiwan-Palau direct flights to increase from April - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 1 (CNA) There will be an increase in direct flight services between Taiwan and ...
focustaiwan.tw/society/202403010015
Congress Should Approve Funding for US Pacific Allies: By delaying support for Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands, Congress is emboldening China and ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-28/congress-should-approve-funding-for-us-pacific-allies
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Anxious about US funding delay, Pacific Island nations warn about China: Leaders of strategic U.S.-allied Pacific Island nations have become increasingly anxious ...
reuters.com/world/anxious-about-us-funding-delay-pacific-island-nations-warn-about-china-2024-02-15/
Sublime scuba diving in Palau: A Four Seasons ‘floating resort’ offers a new way to experience some of the world’s best dive sites
ft.com/content/23478c63-1ce3-4beb-a627-6b304e635e3e
❤️🔥 The part is also played at the Estadi Son Moix!
🏟️ Accesses enabled for ports P3, P5 and P9.
ℹ️ There are traffic restrictions: single lane from Camí de ... Show more
Taiwan’s China Airlines to double weekly Palau flights: CAL plans 4 flights a week from July
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5101802
US budget impasse driving us towards China, says Pacific Island leader: President Whipps says the delay of a budget amendment renewing financial aid for Palau ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/us-budget-impasse-driving-us-towards-china-says-pacific-island-leader-hrhj6gjkm
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1 in 5 Migratory Animal Species Faces Extinction, UN Says: A first-ever global survey of migratory species finds that one in five face extinction ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-12/1-in-5-migratory-animal-species-faces-extinction-un-says
Quick Glance: Endangered Animal Migrations: Human Activities Threaten Biodiversity
- Major report: 97% of migratory fish species facing extinction.
- Human impacts jeopardize migrating species globally.
- Many endangered migratory species with declining populations.
- More than a fifth of monitored migratory species at risk.
COFA Collateral Damage and Its Consequences: A View from Palau: Palau President Surangel Whipps says that “there was optimism and hope” when the Palau-U.S ...
thediplomat.com/2024/02/cofa-collateral-damage-and-its-consequences-a-view-from-palau/
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Taiwan affirms cooperation with Palau despite China pressure - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Feb. 15 (CNA) Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202402150020
China offering to 'fill every hotel room' in Palau to abandon Taiwan: Beijing also allegedly offering to pay Palau NT$20 million per year for ...
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5096273
US Congress’ COFA Delay Jeopardizes a Key Element of the ’Free and Open Indo-Pacific’
thediplomat.com/2024/02/us-congress-cofa-delay-jeopardizes-a-key-element-of-the-free-and-open-indo-pacific/
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Paderborn: 20th carnival parade in downtown Paderborn breaks visitor record: Tens of thousands of carnivalists celebrated the 20th street parade in downtown ...
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🥳 Carnival ticker: “Hasi Palau” - Paderborn is looking forward to the big move: Whether Delbrück, Fürstenberg, Scharmede or Paderborn: The WESTFALEN-BLATT is ...
westfalen-blatt.de/owl/kreis-paderborn/paderborn/karneval-liveticker-rosenmontag-zuege-delbrueck-fuerstenberg-scharmede-2914469
Airai Global plans green development in Palau: Airai Global Corp’s collaborative agreement with the Airai state government for a green economy development of ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/01/19/airai-global-plans-green-development-in-palau
🥳🥳🥳 Helau, Alaaf, Tendondria, Hasi Palau or Man Teou: An overview of the carnival events in the region.
➡️ To the article: www.westfalen-blatt.de/owl/kreis-paderborn/paderborn/karneval-weiberfastnacht-rosenmontag-party-feiern-2901728
Palau becomes first nation to ratify UN high seas treaty - World News: The island nation of Palau made history this week when it became the first country to ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/palau-becomes-first-nation-to-ratify-un-high-seas-treaty-189999
The Environmental NGO Behind Palau's Plan to Shrink Its Ocean Reserve: The Nature Conservancy’s role in the government move to reopen an ocean reserve to ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-01-18/the-environmental-ngo-behind-palau-s-plan-to-shrink-its-ocean-reserve
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Taiwan, Palau commit to advancing bilateral cooperation: President-elect Lai Ching-te holds virtual meeting with Palau president
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5080781
Palau pledges support for Taiwan after Nauru breaks ties - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Jan. 17 (CNA) Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. congratulated ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202401170018
✍🏻 Pochettino, Oscar Sanz and Iker Recio sign autographs at the Tarragona Christmas Park
📍 Fair and Congress Center of Tarragona#SentimenTarragoní
US missile defense proposal stirs debate in Palau
reuters.com/world/us-missile-defense-proposal-stirs-debate-palau-2023-12-20/
'It's tragic': Palau's Whipps Jr slams NZ govt's oil and gas exploration plans: Palau's President has slammed New Zealand's new government for its oil and gas ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/503711/it-s-tragic-palau-s-whipps-jr-slams-nz-govt-s-oil-and-gas-exploration-plans
Filipino Christmas celebrated in Palau: Filipinos in Palau celebrate Christmas
news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/12/27/23/paskong-pilipino-ipinagdiwang-sa-palau
Palau Launches Phase 2 of Palau Stablecoin Program With Ripple: The Ministry of Finance of Palau has officially initiated the second phase of its Palau ...
coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/palau-launches-phase-2-of-palau-stablecoin-program-with-ripple
You can now fly to the island paradise of Palau in just 5 hours: Divers, get your gear ready. There is a new direct flight between Singapore and the lush ...
cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/direct-flight-singapore-palau-241186
🔴⚪️ The 2023 General Meeting of Shareholders of Gimnàstic de Tarragona, SAD ends with the unanimous approval of the 5 items on the Agenda.
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New flight route connecting Singapore and Palau to take off on Nov 23: Tickets for this new service will be available from Oct 30. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/new-flight-route-connecting-singapore-and-palau-to-take-off-on-nov-23
Strong earthquake that sparked a tsunami warning leaves 1 dead amid widespread panic in Philippines
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2023-12-03/strong-earthquake-that-sparked-a-tsunami-warning-leaves-1-dead-amid-widespread-panic-in-philippines
Paraguay, Palau call for Taiwan's inclusion in COP - Focus Taiwan: Dubai, Dec. 1 (CNA) Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and his Palauan counterpart Surangel ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202312020007
Palau, Paraguay vouch for Taiwan's inclusion at COP 28: Both countries stress importance of Taiwan's participation in addressing climate change
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5051077
Woman accused of repeatedly trying to murder ex extradited to Australia: She was extradited from Palau to Brisbane.
9news.com.au/national/woman-extradited-palau-australia-attempted-murder-conspiracy-murder-charges-adelaide/9beafc39-a931-48ed-a38c-504db6d18665
An Adelaide woman has been arrested in the Pacific Islands and been charged with attempted murder, over a 2017 axe attack in Littlehampton that left her ... Show more
US budget fight could create opening for China in the Pacific: A 45-day stopgap measure passed by the U.S. Congress to avert a government shutdown has left ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-budget-fight-could-create-opening-china-pacific-2023-10-05/
Vordemwald's women hold their own for a long time in the opening game of the Champions League - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/vordemwalds-frauen-halten-im-auftaktspiel-der-champions-league-lange-mit/
A nice challenge against the best in Europe - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/eine-schoene-herausforderung-gegen-die-besten-europas/
U.S. weighs stationing Patriot air defense systems in Palau: WASHINGTON/NEW YORK -- The U.S. and Palau are discussing the permanent deployment of advanced ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/U.S.-weighs-stationing-Patriot-air-defense-systems-in-Palau
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Quick Glance: USA considers deploying Patriot air defense systems in Palau
- Palau has requested the deployment of Patriot surface-to-air missile defense systems, similar to those in eastern Romania, on the Pacific island.
👏 A very special morning in Torres de Palau with two great Fairs matches!
🤝 Well played, @fcbgenuine
Biden to sweet-talk Pacific islands in battle with China: Even two years ago, the presence of the leaders of Kiribati, Palau and the Federated States of ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/joe-biden-us-pacific-island-nations-forum-summit-china-btsvbdqw6
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Quick Glance: Biden recognizes two Pacific nations to counter China
- President Joe Biden officially recognizes the Pacific nations of Cook Islands and Niue to counter China's influence.
- The recognition of the two nations aims to maintain a "free and open Indo-Pacific region".
- The deals to recognize the two nations will also combat illegal fishing, address climate change in a vulnerable region, and boost economic growth.
- The Cook Islands and Niue together form a sprawling economic zone in the South Pacific.
Marshall Islands signs new compact with US amid China competition: Congressional approval is needed for the increase in U.S. funding for Micronesia ...
rfa.org/english/news/pacific/us-marshall-islands-10172023011921.html
Budget brinkmanship threatens US security in the Pacific: The US government let financing for the Marshall Islands and Palau lapse at the end of September ...
asiatimes.com/2023/10/budget-brinkmanship-threatens-us-security-in-the-pacific/
🚢The Palau-flagged ship AROYAT left the port of Chornomorsk in Odesa region. It will transport 17,600 tons of Ukrainian wheat to Egypt ... Show more
First Ukrainian grain ship since Russian blockade reaches Istanbul: The Palau-flagged Resilient Africa vessel left Chornomorsk port on Tuesday.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2023/09/21/first-ukrainian-grain-ship-since-russian-blockade-reaches-istanbul/
Patriot missile plan stirs debate in Palauwww.rfa.org/english/news/pacific/palau-missile-10042023223611.html
These 10 Minutes of ‘The Pacific’ Are the Series’ Most Heart-Pounding: HBO's The Pacific went to some dark places, but these 10 minutes are the show's ...
collider.com/the-pacific-hbo-best-moment/
Taiwan fires Patriot missiles in joint exercise with U.S.: Source - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Sept. 29 (CNA) Taiwan's military test fired Patriot missiles as part of ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202309290014
US oversaw PAC-3 missile drill: source: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/09/28/2003806887
Taiwan envoy in US thanks allies speaking out at UN: Hsiao Bi-khim reiterates Taiwan's inclusion would promote peace, stability
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5005517
Allies call for Taiwan's U.N. inclusion during General Debate - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Sept. 20 (CNA) The leaders of three Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202309200013
Quick Glance: Taiwan allies urge UN to recognize Taiwan
- Leaders call on the UN to grant Taiwan access and acknowledge Taiwan's contribution.
US lawmakers back closer coordination with Pacific islands to counter China: A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has proposed legislation to support ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-lawmakers-back-closer-coordination-with-pacific-islands-counter-china-2023-08-04/
Palau to freeze USD-backed stablecoin after pilot launch in July: The Palau government will cease the distribution and then freeze its XRP Ledger-based ...
cointelegraph.com/news/usd-backed-stablecoin-halted-after-palau-pilot
US agrees to enforce maritime law around Taiwan ally Palau: Agreement comes after reports of several Chinese incursions into Palau's EEZ
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4986045
Russia fires warning shots at cargo ship in Black Sea: The Palau-flagged vessel was making its way towards Ukraine.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2023/08/13/russia-fires-warning-shots-at-cargo-ship-in-black-sea/
The Russian ministry of defence has released footage of its navy boarding a cargo ship under the flag of Palau in the Black sea saying it didn’t stop when they ... Show more
Ukraine Situation Report: Russians Board Ukraine-Bound Ship: The Palau-flagged bulk carrier continued on its voyage after a Russian “inspection” but soon fled ...
thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukraine-situation-report-russians-board-ukraine-bound-ship
Failed Palau Media Deal Reveals Inner Workings of China’s Pacific Influence Effort - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/investigations/failed-palau-media-deal-reveals-inner-workings-of-chinas-pacific-influence-effort
Quick Glance: China's Influence in Palau: Failed Media Deal Exposes Inner Workings
- A Palauan newspaper publisher entered into a media deal with a company connected to Chinese security services.
- The deal fell through, but it highlights China's efforts to influence Pacific states, including Palau, a U.S. ally and supporter of Taiwan.
- In 2018, Uludong entered into a deal to establish a new media group aimed at restoring balance.
- The Palau Media Group was the brainchild of Tian 'Hunter' Hang, a Chinese hotelier on the island, according to Uludong.
Lawsuit in Palau seeks to suspend work on US military radar sitewww.rfa.org/english/news/pacific/palau-us-radar-08072023000835.html
A Crypto Side Door: Buying a ‘Digital Residency’ in Palau for $248: Advertising for a program run by the Pacific island nation of Palau suggests a residency ...
wsj.com/articles/a-crypto-side-door-buying-a-digital-residency-in-palau-for-248-1cd40643
"Outside of the U.S., the SEC case had almost no impact on our ability to get conversations and projects going with central banks ... Show more
Politics Risk Derailing One of America’s Most Important Strategic Agreements: China is the biggest winner from the current train wreck that is the Marshall ...
thediplomat.com/2023/07/politics-risk-derailing-one-of-americas-most-important-strategic-agreements/
The Best Basic Snorkel Set: After spending 30 hours testing 11 snorkel sets in South Carolina and Florida, we think the Cressi Palau Short Fin Set is the best ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-basic-snorkel-set/
Exclusive: Palau seeks more U.S. patrols of its waters after Chinese incursions: The Pacific island nation of Palau has asked the United States to step up ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/palau-seeks-more-us-patrols-its-waters-after-chinese-incursions-2023-06-15/
Introducing the #UASHiddenGems series where we take a deep dive into some lesser visited destinations to add to your travel bucket list ... Show more
Work to recover 600 containers ongoing after ship sinks off Kaohsiung - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202307220011
US will 'reactivate' Japanese airstrips in Palau says Whipps: The Palau president says the US military is "reactivating" airstrips built by the Japanese during ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/494160/us-will-reactivate-japanese-airstrips-in-palau-says-whipps
#UASHiddenGems In the first of our Hidden Gems series, we explore the idyllic island of 🇵🇼 Palau with its stunning scenery and world-famous natural features ... Show more
Palau president says US 'reactivating' WWII airstrips in island country
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4947649
COFA renewals key to US defense of Pacific: How does a great power get itself defeated? Sometimes it does too much – as in America's 20-year effort to turn ...
asiatimes.com/2023/07/cofa-renewals-key-to-us-defense-of-pacific/
Deep Sea Mining Isn't a Viable Climate Solution: 'We cannot afford to open up the ocean to potential destruction,' write President of Palau, Surangel Whipps, Jr ...
time.com/6292829/deep-sea-mining-not-climate-solution/
US to sign strategic pacts with two Pacific states, hopes for third in weeks: The United States will sign new strategic pacts with the Pacific island states of ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-sign-strategic-pacts-with-two-pacific-states-hopes-third-weeks-2023-05-20/
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