Palau, Japan Discuss Clean Energy and Tourism Cooperation

Palau and Japan are strengthening ties in sustainable development and tourism innovation. During a recent working visit to Japan, Minister Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl and Bureau of Tourism Director Elangel Yanni Mesubed met with key partners to explore...

Palauans in Guam Celebrate Independence Day, Strengthening Cultural and Community Bonds

By Laurel Marewibuel | Island Times HAGÅTÑA, Guam — Palauans living in Guam marked Palau’s 31st Independence Day on October 11 with a vibrant celebration that highlighted cultural pride and strengthened ties with the island’s local community. The...

Palau’s Wage Hike May Spur Short-Term Price Rises, Economic Advisory Report Warns

Palau’s wage hikes aim to ease inflation pressures, but economists warn the measures could raise living costs in the short term. The Economic Advisory Group’s May 2025 report highlights how Palau’s small, cartelized market may undermine wage gains...

Palau Reported No Impact After 7.4-Magnitude Mindanao Quake

Palau’s National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) swiftly issued a tsunami advisory on Friday following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in the Philippines. While the quake caused concern across the region, Palau experienced only mild tremors and no...

Every schoolkid will receive €500 to cover loss of books and supplies due to October 29 floods in Valencia

THE Valencian government has announced a further €108 million of aid to victims of the October 29 floods- the bulk of which will go to families of an estimated 200,000 students. €500 will go directly to cover schoolchild for material losses...

Palau calls for Stronger Global Action on Ocean and Climate Protection in Abu Dhabi

By Laurel Marewibuel Abu Dhabi, UAE — October 2025- Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. highlighted Palau’s leadership in ocean conservation and climate action during the 2025 International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World...

Palau Weightlifters Ramp Up Training Ahead of Guam Invitational

By Faith Chen PALAU — Palau’s weightlifting team is intensifying preparations for the 2025 GWF Invitational Open Championships, set for Dec. 20 in Guam, where athletes from across the region will compete in multiple weight categories. After a...

Ten Years After Law Passed, Palau’s Sex Offender Registry Still Offline

Ten years after Palau passed its Sex Offender Registration Act, the country still has no public online registry. Attorney General confirmed that while internal records are maintained and accessible upon request, the planned public database remains...

Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 14, 2025 Morning

Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 14, 2025 Morning 🚩🚩 1. At Least Four Clashes Occur Within a Week in Karenni State as Junta Forces Intensify Offensives and Conduct Arson Attacks October 13 Radio NUG According to a statement released by the...

The U.S sees Pacific Islands as ‘tip of the spear’, but locals fear becoming China’s ‘bullseye’

KOROR (ABC PACIFIC) — When the United States launched its historic military gambit against Iran’s nuclear programme, the world’s gaze was trained thousands of kilometres away on a Pacific Island. Officials made a decoy of the U.S territory of Guam...

Global conservation leaders gather in Abu Dhabi for 'Nature’s Promise for Climate and People' dialogue ahead of COP30

ABU DHABI: Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), convened governments, Indigenous leaders, UN System representatives, grassroots advocates, scientists, youth representatives, and partners...

TWICE Expands World Tour With Added Shows In North America And Europe

TWICE "This Is For" Album JYP Entertainment Due to popular demand, the global superstars TWICE have added more dates for the North American and European leg of their THIS IS FOR World Tour Part 2. The following North American cities have added...

Very strong mag. 6.0 earthquake - State of Yap, Micronesia, on Monday, Oct 13, 2025, at 11:11 am (Universal Time) - information

Strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake at unknown depth 13 Oct 11:17 UTC: First to report: EMSC after 7 minutes. 13 Oct 11:18: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 10.00 to 35.00 km (from 6.2 to 22 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 4.7 km (2.9 mi)...

TWICE Add Extra European And North American Shows To This Is For World Tour Due To Demand

Due to ongoing demand, TWICE have added extra European and North American dates to their This Is For World Tour. The K-pop superstars have confirmed second nights in Paris on May 17 and Amsterdam on May 31, plus a new show in Turin, Italy on May...

Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 13, 2025 Morning

Myanmar Military News Updates – Oct 13, 2025 Morning 🚩🚩 1. Four Soldiers Killed and Four Injured in Landmine Ambush in Tatkon Township, Nay Pyi Taw October 12 Radio NUG According to the Myo Thit People’s Defense Force (PDF), a military unit of 16...

The GGI advocates for global governance that seeks effectiveness and inclusiveness

Illustration: Liu Rui/GT Editor's Note: With the global governance system facing deficits in representation, authority, and effectiveness, the China-proposed Global Governance Initiative (GGI) offers an Eastern approach to addressing the...

Palau President visits Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi alongside his accompanying delegation. During the visit, the President of Palau and the accompanying delegation toured through the mosque’s...

U.S. To Seize 127,271 Bitcoin Worth $14 Billion Linked to Massive Southeast Asia Scam

The U.S. government is moving to seize 127,271 BTC, valued at roughly $14 billion, tied to a sprawling online investment scam run by Chinese émigré Chen Zhi, 38, and his Cambodia-based Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization. The action,...

US, UK launch biggest crackdown on Southeast Asian cybercrime networks tied to human trafficking

The US Department of the Treasury, through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), has announced sweeping sanctions against the Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organisation (TCO), a...

Health, fitness focus for nurses

NURSES from all over the country had a chance to meet each other and have a fun day yesterday at different sporting venues in Suva, as they took part in the 44th Annual Fiji Nurses Sports competition. The competition was mixed with different...