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Tuvalu, tiny Pacific nation at the forefront of climate crisis, to host world leaders before Cop31 summit

FUNAFUTI/CANBERRA, 16 APRIL 2026 (THE GUARDIAN) —Tuvalu, the Pacific nation at the forefront of the global climate crisis, will host a special meeting of world leaders before this year’s Cop31 summit, as the conference president expresses “complete faith” in Chris Bowen to lead tough negotiations.  Turkey’s climate minister, Murat Kurum, is president-designate for the November […]

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Roland Merar Confirmed as Palau’s Inaugural Ambassador to Australia

By: L.N. Reklai NGERULMUD, Palau (January 19, 2026) — The 12th Senate of the Olbiil Era Kelulau on Friday unanimously confirmed Roland Merar as the Republic of Palau’s Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Australia, marking the first time Palau has appointed a resident ambassador to Australia. Merar’s confirmation was approved without objection following a favorable […]

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