Palau

Palau becomes first nation to ratify UN high seas treaty

UNITED NATIONS, United States, Jan 24, 2024 (AFP) - The island nation of Palau made history this week when it…

Palau nears 100 percent Covid vaccination

KOROR, Palau (AFP) -- The tiny Pacific nation of Palau has emerged as one of the world's most vaccinated places…

Palau loses virus-free status with first Covid cases

KOROR, Palau (AFP) -- The tiny Pacific nation of Palau reported its first cases of coronavirus Saturday, losing its prized…

‘It’s the tone’: Palau president explains his China mistrust

  by Jerome TAYLOR Agence France Presse He leads one of the world's smallest nations, but Surangel Whipps says Palau…

Illegal Chinese fishing vessel detained in Palau

KOROR, Palau (AFP) -- An illegal Chinese fishing vessel and its 28 crew have been detained in Palau, authorities said,…

Illegal Chinese fishing vessel detained in Palau

KOROR, Palau (AFP) -- An illegal Chinese fishing vessel and its 28 crew have been detained in Palau, authorities said,…

Palau invites US military to build bases as China seeks regional clout

  by Bernadette CARREON Agence France Presse KOROR, Palau (AFP) -- The tiny Pacific nation of Palau has urged the…

Extreme isolation: world’s last virus-free corners hold tight

by Bernadette Carreon KOROR, Palau (AFP) -- A coronavirus-free tropical island nestled in the northern Pacific may seem the perfect…

Trump meets Pacific islands leaders to boost US ties

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump met Tuesday at the White House with the leaders of the tiny,…

Swimmers return to bathe with Palau’s golden jellyfish

by Bernadette Carreon Agence France Presse KOROR, Palau (AFP) -- Swimming with the famous golden jellyfish in Palau can be…

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