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In 2024, Palau removed invasive rats from Ulong Island; one year later, fish biomass rose 183% and leaf nitrogen increased about 80% at one reef site

A new study from Ulong Island in Palau has found the first experimental evidence that restoring seabird populations by removing invasive rats can also help nearby coral reefs recover. Within a year, researchers recorded more seabirds, increased nutrient movement from land to sea and higher fish biomass, showing that island…

The Times of India

Palau-flagged ship Settebello had ignored close to 60 warnings before it was hit: US official

Palau-flagged vessel Settebello at the centre of the India-US standoff had ignored close to 60 verbal warnings before it came under fire from US forces last week, resulting in the deaths of 3 Indian nationals.

The Times of India

‘Comply with US forces in Hormuz immediately,’ Rubio tells Jaishankar amid row over Indian sailors

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged compliance with US forces in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows India's strong protest over US naval attacks in the Gulf. These attacks resulted in the deaths of three Indian mariners aboard a Palau-flagged tanker. India summoned the US Embassy's Charge d'Affaires to…

The Economic Times

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US strikes Iran-bound tanker near Oman, sparking India protest over missing crew

US Central Command said it fired on the Palau-flagged Settebello after the crew ignored orders, hitting its engine room as the vessel attempted to carry Iranian oil in violation of the US blockade.

Euronews

Sanctioned vessel hit by US strike, 24 Indian crew members evacuated

An unladen oil tanker, MT MARIVEX, carrying 24 Indian crew members, caught fire near Oman. All seafarers were safely evacuated with Omani assistance. Sources suggest the Palau-flagged vessel, blacklisted by the US OFAC, was attempting to evade a US blockade when it became disabled. Investigations are ongoing to determine the…

The Times of India

Paraguay, Palau, Uzbekistan: The lesser-trod destinations travellers are flocking to this year

The latest UN Tourism report has highlighted all the ways travel is changing in 2026.

Euronews

Palau lawmakers vote to block controversial Trump deal to resettle migrants from US

A plan to resettle third-country nationals from the US to the Pacific nation faces an uncertain future amid unease over the deal

The Guardian - AU

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Tiny Island 'Palau' Agrees to Take 75 Immigrants from the US for $7.5m in Unusual Labour Arrangement

The US reportedly sends 75 non-criminal migrants to Palau for £6 million ($7.5 million), expecting them to work and fill labour shortages under strict conditions.

International Business Times UK

Nation six times smaller than Rhode Island agrees to take in migrants from US

The small island nation supported the United States in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and is heavily reliant on the US for financial support

The Independent UK

Major Quake Strikes Off Southern Philippines

A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings in the Asian nation as well as neighbouring Indonesia and Palau.

International Business Times

From Palau to Phnom Penh — where to travel in 2026

Next year, Brits will be heading to Italy, Japan and Iceland

Evening Standard

Pacific nations make passionate plea amid climate fears

Countries on the climate crisis' frontline have called for investment and partnerships to build resilient infrastructure in a heartfelt plea for help.

AAP

Trump administration asks tiny Pacific nation of Palau to accept migrants deported from US

Palau, a country of just 18,000, is considering a draft agreement to resettle ‘third country nationals’ from the US

The Guardian - AU

Pacific Nation Ponders Taking Asylum Seekers From US

The United States is looking to send asylum seekers to the sparsely populated volcanic isles of Palau, the small South Pacific nation said Wednesday.

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The Guardian - AU

Pacific faces ‘critical moment’ in fight for press freedom, media watchdog warns

Some reporters in the region face jail for alleged defamation in countries where news outlets often lack resources to defend lawsuits

LiveScience

Jellyfish Lake: Palau's saltwater pool with a toxic bottom and surface waters brimming with millions of jellyfish

Palau's Jellyfish Lake is home to millions of endemic golden jellies that live in the lake's top layer but never venture below 50 feet, where the water is saturated with poisonous gas.

The Independent UK

It’s not just Greenland: Inside the fight the U.S. faces to keep a tiny Pacific island out of China’s grasp

Palau has close ties with the U.S. but China is reportedly looking to change that with campaign of influence, James Liddell reports

The Conversation

Peter Dutton’s climate policy backslide threatens Australia’s clout in the Pacific – right when we need it most

Australia’s relationship with its regional neighbours could be in doubt under a Coalition government after two Pacific leaders challenged Opposition Leader Peter Dutton over his weak climate stance.

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Palau's president backs COP31, wants coal phase out

Surangel Whipps Jr, the visiting Palau President, has admonished Australia for its fossil fuel exports but backed the government's bid to host COP31.

The Guardian - AU

Palau president delivers barb at Peter Dutton over ‘water lapping your door’ hot mic joke

Surangel Whipps Jr also strongly backs Australia’s bid to host a UN climate conference

International Business Times

Snorkel With Me To Understand Climate Change, Palau President Tells Trump

The leader of climate-vulnerable Palau wants US President Donald Trump to come snorkelling with him to understand the "slow death" caused by climate change, he told AFP in an interview on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

The tiny paradise island seeking a different type of tourist

The island nation in Micronesia is famous its spectacular diving – but Nicole Evatt discovers there are also plenty of treasures to be uncovered on land

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Biden Administration Strengthens Indo-Pacific Ties Against Chinese Influence

Biden administration seeks congressional approval for agreements with Thailand, Palau, and Marshall Islands to strengthen ties and counter China's influenc...

The Independent UK

Biden in late push to boost Indo-Pacific ties sends three pacts to Congress

The Biden administration is seeking to shore up ties with countries in the Indo-Pacific in its waning days in office by sending to Congress three key agreements that would cement relations with critical allies and partners in the region, which is increasingly dominated by China

The Guardian - AU

Trawl the sea or mine for metals? Pacific nations wrestle with how to protect oceans - and livelihoods

Palau plans to allow more fishing in its marine sanctuary, as countries across the region seek to balance conservation with economic needs

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