United’s Guam-based Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet among the first of the airline’s MAX 8 aircraft to receive fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi, with installation already complete on two aircraft Airline completes transition of its Guam-based Boeing 737-800 fleet to newer 737 MAX 8 aircraft ahead of schedule Latest investment builds on United’s commitment to Guam, […]
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Palau Develops Long-Term Plan to Maintain Palau-Japan Friendship Bridge
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Oct. 22, 2026) — “Reporting is very important. Recording and reporting,” said Tkakl Mekreos, chief of Road and Bridge Maintenance, as Palau develops a long-term system to maintain the Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge and other critical public infrastructure. As the bridge approaches its 25th anniversary in January 2027, Palau is working […]
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Palau Strengthens Japan Tourism Presence at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 Following Launch of Direct Narita–Koror Service
TOKYO, JAPAN — October 2026 — Palau made a strong appearance at Tourism EXPO Japan (TEJ) 2026, following the launch of direct air service between Tokyo’s Narita International Airport and Palau’s Roman Tmetuchl International Airport in Koror via United Airlines. The new air connection marks an important milestone in strengthening accessibility between Japan and Palau […]
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Court defers guilty plea in government employee meth case, orders five years of treatment
By L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Palau Supreme Court has deferred acceptance of a government employee’s guilty plea for possessing methamphetamine, choosing five years of intensive drug treatment and supervision instead of immediately entering a judgment of guilt — a decision drawing public attention as Palau strengthens its policies against illegal drugs. Justice Salii’s […]
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Hong Kong police arrest journalist and activist over alleged ‘seditious’ acts
In short: (ABC-Australia) Hong Kong police have arrested a journalist and an activist over alleged “seditious” activity. Local media identified the pair as independent journalist reporter Tang Ho-wing and activist Lee Ying-chi. The duo arrested were detained under homegrown national security laws passed in 2024, which followed legislation imposed by Beijing after the 2019 protests. […]
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Pacific media leaders warn of AI and misinformation risks to public trust
By Elilai Rengiil Pacific media leaders have warned that misinformation, artificial intelligence-driven content and weak media literacy are creating new risks for public trust and democratic engagement across the region. The issues were discussed during a first-day panel at the 8th Pacific Media Summit in Savusavu, Fiji, titled Beyond News Coverage: The Role of Media […]