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Shipping Risk: The Palau-flagged cargo ship Able was hit by drones in Bulgaria’s Black Sea economic zone and caught fire; all 18 crew members were rescued, though two were seriously injured. The attacks are adding to concerns about the safety and cost of commercial shipping. Climate Finance: Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. urged leaders at the Pacific Pre-COP31 to provide faster, grant-based funding for resilience. New pledges of about $15 million bring the Pacific Resilience Facility’s funding to just under $200 million—well below its $500 million target after COP31. The ADB says current adaptation finance covers only 26% of the Pacific’s projected annual needs. Hospitality: Four Seasons has opened waterfront restaurant M-Dock in Koror, adding a new dining option to Palau’s visitor economy.

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Jun. 24, 2026

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Russia Launches Combined Attack on Two Civilian Vessels in Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone

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8 hours ago

74,250 Palestinians in Gaza killed since Oct. 7, 2023; U.S. trade deficit top $100 billion; Kenya confirms first Ebola case

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13 hours ago

Forum Chair and Palau President Whipps demands climate justice, direct grants for Pacific at...

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Year Founded	2014
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Pacific climate finance falling far short of need: ADB President Kanda

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Year Founded	2014
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Publication Location	Fiji, Suva
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Oct. 7, 2026

Ship sunk, crew missing after drone strike inside NATO member's economic zone

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Oct. 7, 2026

Drone Strikes Sink Merchant Ship in Bulgaria’s Black Sea Economic Zone

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Oct. 6, 2026

Palauans as Tourists in Their Own Land

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Owned By	Islandtimes Palau (Leilani Reklai Publisher & Editor)
Year Founded	2005
Website	islandtimes.org
Domain Registration Year	2020
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Publication Location	Palau, Koror
Owner Country	Palau

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Oct. 6, 2026

Drone Attack on Two Merchant Ships in Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone Prompts President to Convene Security Council

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Publication Location	Bulgaria, Sofia
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