Koror, Palau – Today, December 18, 2025, the Bureau of Domestic Affairs, Ministry of State, in collaboration with the House of Delegates of the 12th Olbiil Era Kelulau, successfully conducted a Legislative Strengthening Clinic for the members of the 12th Ngchesar State Council. Held at the Ministry of State Conference Room in Meyuns, the Clinic served […]
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What Trump’s inexplicable plan to mine the Mariana Trench could mean for the Pacific
By Andrew D. Thaler WASHINGTON, 22 DECEMBER 2025 (SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE) — Can you name a single geologic feature of the deep sea? Take a moment. Think about it. Did you pick the Mariana Trench? Odds are pretty good that you did. It is the deepest point on our planet and one of the few […]
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Tenorio-Barnes set to launch campaign for 2026 Guam elections amid PUA scandal
HAGATNA, 19 DECEMBER 2025 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio will officially launch his bid to seek the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor next year, with Sen. Tina Muna Barnes as his running mate. The Tenorio-Barnes ticket will jump into an anticipated three-way primary for the party’s standard bearer, setting up a clash […]
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France denies ‘false information’ it plans to cede Pacific Islands
PARIS, 19 DECEMBER 2025 (AFP) — France on Thursday denied it was planning to cede sovereignty over two uninhabited islands in the Pacific after far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen accused President Emmanuel Macron of seeking to give up overseas territories. The volcanic islands of Matthew and Hunter lie several hundred kilometres east of the French […]
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Taipei Metro stabbing attack leaves at least three people dead
Saturday 20 December In short: (ABC-Australia) A man has killed three people after throwing smoke bombs into Taipei’s metro station and stabbing people nearby. Authorities say the suspect is also dead after falling from a building during a police chase. At least five other people were injured in the attack. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-20/taipei-metro-stabbing-attack-leaves-at-least-three-people-dead/106165504 A knife-wielding attacker has […]
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Koror State Distributes Operation Christmas Drop Supplies to Hospital and Jail
By: Summer Kennard Koror State officials and community partners on Monday distributed donated supplies from Operation Christmas Drop to national ministries and correctional facilities, continuing efforts to ensure the annual humanitarian aid reaches those most in need. Koror Ipang Seineng, Maiberel and Koror State Gov reps delivering to BPS Director Elobt supplies from Christmas Drop […]