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Physics in the Pacific: Atmospheric Research and Teaching on Palau

The following interview appeared at the University of Bremen (Germaney) online magazine up2date on May 4, 2026. A physics professor from the University of Bremen travels to the island nation of Palau for research work. During his latest visit, he also taught local students. One of the two air-conditioned measurement containers on the PCC campus […]

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PICRC Contributes to Palau’s World Tuna Day Celebration through Educational Activities and Sponsorship

On April 30, Palau celebrated World Tuna Day with an engaging event hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Environment (MAFE). The venue, the Bureau of Fisheries Compound in Ngemelachel, Koror, was filled with activities, food stalls, and competitions related to tuna and the important role these pelagic fish play in Palau’s food […]

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ADB Provides Grant for Typhoon Sinlaku Relief in the Federated States of Micronesia

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (4 June 2026) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a $500,000 grant to the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to help expedite recovery from Typhoon Sinlaku, which struck the country during 9–12 April this year.“ADB extends its deepest condolences to the Federated States of Micronesia for the loss […]

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As Victor Wembanyama makes his NBA Finals debut, the league’s new face is on its biggest stage

By Chris De Silva https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/nba-finals-analysis-preview-wembanyama-knicks-spurs/106745572 Share article (ABC-Australia) If you’ve been following the NBA closely over the past decade, then you’ll know of the league’s quiet problem. It has been creeping up year after year like the monster behind the hero in a horror movie — seemingly invisible yet unshakably present. The problem is who […]

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 Pacific Power, how regional cooperation transformed the world’s largest tuna fishery

HONIARA, 03 JUNE 206 (UNDP) — The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has released a major report documenting two decades of transformative work in tuna fisheries management – a story of unprecedented collaboration between scientists, government officials, fisheries workers, NGOs, and international development partners.   Pacific Power: A 20-Year Journey of Regional Leadership in Tuna […]

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US House passes measure to halt Iran war in rare rebuke of Trump

By Elissa Steedman with wires https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/us-house-votes-directing-trump-to-end-war-in-iran/106757430 Share article The US House of Representatives has delivered President Donald Trump a rare rebuke, voting to halt military action in his war with Iran. It comes as Mr Trump suggests there could be progress in peace negotiations with Iran as soon as this weekend. Here’s what to know. […]

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