PALAU BREAKING NEWS

In July 2026 Palauan officials reported an unapproved entry by a Chinese government oceanographic vessel, similar to the Xiang Yang Hong-01, into Palau’s exclusive economic zone shortly after a ...

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 26, 2026) — Former Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet is challenging the legality of her second impeachment, arguing that the Ngardmau Legislature failed to provide the notice and opportunity to be heard required by the courts, and asking that the Nov. 13 special…

By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGARAARD, Palau — Elab County in Ngaraard State will hold a special election Nov. 24 to fill the legislative seat left vacant by the death of legislator Harvey Ngirairikl. The Palau Election Commission (PEC) announced Tuesday, Oct. 27, that the 12th Olbetibel –…

By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau – Palau is bringing together government agencies and regional experts this week to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, detect and respond to highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, in wildlife. Bureau of Agriculture Director Jodean Remengesau said,…

Dear Editor, President Surangel Whipps Jr. told the BBC in 2025: “No matter what we do, Palau is going to be the center of any military activity because of our location.” That statement may be true geographically, but it raises a deeper question: If Palau cannot change its location, can we change…

By Laura Tingle and Matthew Doran in Tel Aviv In short: (ABC-Australia) Tens of thousands of people have rallied in Tel Aviv in a final protest against Benjamin Netanyahu and his government. The crowd heard calls for a commission of inquiry into the security failures that led to the October 7…

APIA, 26 OCTOBER 2026 (PMN) — Climate scientists indicate El Niño conditions are strengthening across the central Pacific, raising concerns about below-normal rainfall, higher temperatures and increased drought risk in many island nations. El Niño is a natural climate pattern that occurs when sea…