By: Ngeldei Tulop Koror, Palau — Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum, Palau has made history by becoming the first nation to formally request that the United Nations examine nicotine for placement under international drug control systems, a move officials say could reshape tobacco governance across Pacific Island countries and beyond. The proposal asks for […]
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AI-Driven Disinformation Emerging as Growing Threat to Palau, Taiwan VP Warns
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 10, 2026) — The growing use of artificial intelligence to spread false information is becoming an increasingly serious threat to Palau, with recent attacks targeting local media, public figures and government leaders, prompting renewed calls for stronger cybersecurity and international cooperation. During an interview with Island Times, Taiwan Vice […]
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Palau Students in Taiwan Celebrate Graduation from Ming Chuan University
Four Palauan students have graduated this month from Ming Chuan University in Taiwan, marking another milestone in the country’s ongoing educational partnership with Taiwan. Angelil Sisior both graduated with BAs in International Business and Trade at Ming Chuan University -Taipei Campus. At the university’s Taoyuan Campus, Mirang Sheana-Rhea Subediang earned a Bachelor of Arts in […]
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Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Visits Palau to Deepen Diplomatic Ties and Boost Tourism
Five-day trip highlights bilateral cooperation, development projects and people-to-people exchanges. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 8, 2026) — Republic of China (Taiwan) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim arrived in Palau on June 6 for a five-day visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations, promoting sustainable tourism and highlighting the achievements of bilateral development projects between the […]
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Four Aimeliik students receive inaugural Rengulbai Brikul scholarships
AIMELIIK, Palau — Four students from Aimeliik State have become the first recipients of the Rengulbai Brikul Scholarship, marking the realization of a vision first established nearly four decades ago to support the educational aspirations of Aimeliik youth. Board of Trustees of the Rengulbai Brikul Scholarship, established this year for Aimeliik aspiring students. The inaugural […]
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Palau Issues Earthquake, Tsunami and Drought Advisories Following Mindanao Quake
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 8, 2026)— Palau did not experience any noticeable tremors following a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Sunday morning, according to the Palau National Emergency Management Office (NEMO). In an advisory issued after the earthquake, NEMO said there was no tsunami threat to […]