Palau Visitors Authority completes whirlwind Australian sales mission

The Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) has successfully wrapped a four-city Australian sales mission, visiting Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney over five action-packed days. Over 20 events and meetings, the mission strengthened...

Between Recognition And Partnership: BiH Without Formal Diplomatic Relations With Eight Member States Of The UN

Although Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has been a full-fledged member of the United Nations (UN) since 1992, formal diplomatic relations have still not been established with eight UN member states. These are the states Papua New Guinea, Bhutan,...

Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026

Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

UAE 2025 visa update: 107 countries now require visa to enter

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially updated its visa policy for 2025, announcing a list of 107 countries whose citizens must obtain a visa before entering the country. The UAE, known for its booming economy, tourism, and global...

Palau Senate Passes Nation’s First Comprehensive Cybersecurity Bill

Palau has taken a major step toward digital security with the Senate’s unanimous passage of the Cybersecurity Act, the nation’s first comprehensive framework to protect public digital infrastructure, safeguard citizens’ data, and strengthen...

Acusan a joven magnate de ser el cerebro de una red internacional de fraude multimillonario

Por Helen Regan, CNN Es un magnate de rostro juvenil que ascendió a las más altas esferas del poder en su país adoptivo, Camboya, donde otorga becas y dirige programas filantrópicos mientras supervisa uno de los conglomerados más grandes y mejor...

Illegal Shark Fishing Persists in Palau Despite 2009 Ban

A finless shark found foam cooler drifting near Meyuns Causeway this week has renewed concerns that illegal shark fishing continues in Palau’s waters despite the country’s long-standing shark sanctuary law. By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Evidence...

Whipps pleads with world leaders to take “radical action now” on climate crisis

Palau’s President Sunangel Whipps Jr. has appealed to the world leaders to take “radical actions” to combat the devastating impacts of climate change to the Pacific’s livelihoods, security, and wellbeing, translating into economic losses for...

Chinese businesswoman in Palau hit with US sanctions

The United States Treasury has sanctioned Rose Wang, a Chinese businesswoman and hotel owner in Palau, for allegedly aiding a major international fraud network. Wang, linked to the Cambodia-based Prince Group, is accused of facilitating operations...

MSC and ATOSSCOM Annual Meeting Concludes in Palau with Tribute to Late President Nakamura

Leaders from across Micronesia gathered in Palau for the 2025 Micronesian Shipping Commission (MSC) and Association of Terminal Operators and Stevedoring Companies of Micronesia (ATOSSCOM) annual meeting, marking 50 years of regional maritime...

Jodie Haydon touches down in Australia after seven sun-soaked days in Palau with fiancé Anthony Albanese

While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was busy brokering billion-dollar deals and dodging diplomatic landmines in Washington, his fiancée Jodie Haydon has quietly returned to Australia after seven days in sun-soaked Palau. Haydon touched down at...

Micro Cup Va’a Canoe Racing event to draw 350 athletes to Palau in October

By: Faith Chen KOROR, Palau — The Micro Cup, one of the largest annual va’a canoe racing events in the region, is set to take place in Palau on October 24-25 at Skojio, Meyuns. The event will feature 19 confirmed teams, including seven local teams...

‘Asylum seekers’ or ‘despicable human beings’: US proposal to resettle deportees in Palau remains vague

President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. called a leadership meeting on Oct. 15 to discuss Washington's request regarding hosting third-country nationals to be deported from the U.S. Photo courtesy of the Office of the President of Palau. The U.S....

Palau Conservation Society Marks Three Decades of Environmental Leadership

For more than 30 years, the Palau Conservation Society (PCS) has led the nation’s environmental movement — from hands-on conservation work to shaping national policy. Established in 1994 as Palau’s first environmental NGO, PCS continues to bridge...

Palau Airport gets New X-Ray Machines to Boost Security

By Island Times NGERULMUD, Palau — The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) has completed the installation and training for newly acquired X-ray equipment at Palau International Airport and other key facilities, aimed at strengthening...

Report: Majority of Palauans back national marine sanctuary

The Palau International Coral Reef Center conducted a survey to determine the Palauans' sentiment about the establishment of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary. Photo courtesy of PICRC Over 70 percent of Palau residents support the Palau National...

Palau-based Figure Exposed by OCCRP is Among Scores Sanctioned Over Online Scams

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Chinese businesswoman in Palau for alleged links to a multi-billion dollar fraud empire, three years after an OCCRP investigation revealed how she helped a notorious triad boss build ties with a former president of...

Palau calls for scaled-up Climate finance and urgent action to keep…

Palau’s Minister for Environment, Steven Victor, speaking on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), has called for urgent, tangible action ahead of COP30 to ensure the Paris Agreement delivers results for vulnerable nations....

Anthony Albanese's secret holiday destination is revealed: Prime Minister jets back into Australia after seven-day break in Palau with his fiancée Jodie Haydon

By NICHOLAS WILSON, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 19:45 EDT, 18 October 2025 | Updated: 21:05 EDT, 18 October 2025 Anthony Albanese has boarded a return flight following a weeklong holiday with his fiancée,...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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