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Palau

US bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry

Palau to take up to 75 migrants from US after call on transfer of third-country nationals

The Trump administration has sent hundreds of people to third countries to which they have no ties, a tactic that was rarely used in the past.
The Trump administration has sent hundreds of people to third countries to which they have no ties, a tactic that was rarely used in the past.

Palau leader in ‘world first’ underwater interview

Mr Whipps (left) in underwater gear speaking with a “mermaid” – Estonian Olympic swimmer and activist Merle Liivand.
Mr Whipps (left) in underwater gear speaking with a “mermaid” – Estonian Olympic swimmer and activist Merle Liivand.

Taiwan foreign minister attends event on sidelines of UN assembly

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung makes a speech at a press conference for foreign media in Taipei, Taiwan, July 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung makes a speech at a press conference for foreign media in Taipei, Taiwan, July 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Palau lawmakers reject US request to accept third country refugees

FILE PHOTO: A drone view of Palau’s national Capitol Building, in Ngerulmud, Palau April 11, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A drone view of Palau’s national Capitol Building, in Ngerulmud, Palau April 11, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Palau, escaping Trump tariffs, says strong US good for Pacific

FILE PHOTO: President of Palau, Surangel Samuel Whipps Jr., delivers a statement during the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 19, 2024 REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: President of Palau, Surangel Samuel Whipps Jr., delivers a statement during the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 19, 2024 REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

Palau president wins second term, will seek to diversify tiny Taiwan ally's economy

FILE PHOTO: President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. addresses the \"Summit of the Future\" in the General Assembly hall at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. addresses the \"Summit of the Future\" in the General Assembly hall at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo

Palau, US security ally in Pacific, holds election

FILE PHOTO: President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. addresses the \"Summit of the Future\" in the General Assembly hall at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. addresses the \"Summit of the Future\" in the General Assembly hall at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo

Pacific island Palau says China is pressing for Taiwan switch

Mr Whipps said he was frustrated with Chinese vessels’ repeated, unauthorised entry into Palau’s exclusive economic zone.
Mr Whipps said he was frustrated with Chinese vessels’ repeated, unauthorised entry into Palau’s exclusive economic zone.

Palau president accuses China of ‘weaponising tourism’

Mr Whipps said China has openly told them that they should not recognise Taiwan.
Mr Whipps said China has openly told them that they should not recognise Taiwan.

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