NADI, Fiji — Palau’s Financial Institutions Commission participated in a regional meeting and technical workshop focused on strengthening supervision of financial technology, cyber risks and operational resilience in the Pacific. The FIC joined financial regulators and supervisory authorities from across the region at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Association of Financial Supervisors of Pacific […]
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Pacific communities urged to guard against surging online scams
AUCKLAND, 17 AUGUST 2026 (PMN)—As online scams become increasingly sophisticated, cybersecurity experts are urging Pasifika and Māori whānau across the moana to slow down and protect themselves online. The call comes alongside the launch of the Fearless Planet Index (FPI), a new real-time intelligence hub tracking digital threats globally. Speaking 531’s Pacific Days, cybersecurity company […]
Posted inWorld News
Satellite images reveal extent of Venezuela’s earthquake devastation
By Luke Cooper with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) Satellite imagery has revealed how many buildings have been flattened by Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes. Tens of thousands of buildings appear likely to have been destroyed or partially damaged, according to preliminary NASA data. What’s next? While the official death toll from the disaster has risen to almost […]
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‘The science is here’: UN chief welcomes first global AI assessment
NEW YORK, 02 JULY 2026 (UN NEWS CENTRE) — Fresh scientific evidence and options for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) were unveiled Wednesday following the launch of the first global, independent scientific assessment of opportunities, risks and impacts by a pioneering UN expert panel. “The science is here,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the report […]
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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 Senate Passes Nation’s First Comprehensive Cybersecurity Bill
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Island Times) — The Senate has unanimously approved Senate Bill No. 12-9, SD1, known as the Cybersecurity Act, marking the Republic of Palau’s first comprehensive national framework to strengthen digital security and data protection. The measure now moves to the House of Delegates for consideration. The bill seeks to establish […]