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Palau.
island sovereign state in Oceania
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Russia conducted an attack on Kharkiv, struck a vessel flying Palau flag, and an Azerbaijani citizen was killed.Some support1 report
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A Palau-flagged oil tanker was involved in an incident under blockade, which led to US forces targeting the vessel. This follows fresh strikes launched against targets in Iran.Well supported12 reports2 developments inside
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Palau is hosting the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and COP31.Well supported31 reports7 developments inside
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Palau chaired a meeting in New York on September 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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Baron Waqa represented regional interests and concluded the leaders' meeting in Koror, Palau.Some support4 reports
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Multiple nations, including the Cook Islands, Palau, PNG, and Malaysia, pledged funding to the World Health Organization.Some support1 report
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The 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting is underway in Palau, with António Guterres leading the annual dialogue ahead of Pre-COP31 in Fiji.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Palau, representing ASIDS, passed a unanimous resolution on existential threats and sea level rise risks during a UN-related meeting.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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Cook Islands leaders met in Palau to discuss US commitment, mineral interests, and NZ funding for development projects.Well supported11 reports3 developments inside
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Palau is securing wharf funding from NZ and US, while US forces build infrastructure near Rarotonga.Some support1 report
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Australia provided funding to PIF initiatives and focused on energy transition with Palau ahead of the Pacific Pre-COP in Fiji.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Alternergy Holdings Corp. and BDO Capital & Investment Corp. raise capital in the Philippine debt market while maintaining operations in Palau.Some support2 reports
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Surangel Whipps Jr. is leading Palau as president.Some support1 report
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Indian sailors were observed aboard a vessel flagged in Palau.Some support3 reports
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Conservation International signed an agreement during the Pacific Islands Forum held in Palau.Some support2 reports
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Several Pacific Island nations submitted similar proposals to MEPC 84 on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Australia approved the expansion of the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance coal mine, while Pacific leaders met with the Australian PM regarding regional issues.Some support2 reports
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Lin Chia-lung attended the PIF summit in Palau, injecting geopolitical rivalry and opposing calls for missile test transparency.Some support1 report
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Luxon attended the PIF leaders' meeting in Palau, emphasizing New Zealand's commitment to the Paris Agreement.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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The Green Climate Fund discussed the PRF at a forum held in Palau.Some support1 report
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Pacific Islands Forum leaders gathered on August 31st to coordinate climate priorities.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Leaders considered political developments in West Papua on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Palau thanked Taneti Maamau for leadership, and the Palau President addressed a meeting in Koror.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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An UN official spoke in Palau regarding the climate crisis, while the UN pushed for G20 leaders to attend a meeting concerning Tuvalu.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Nauru Airlines maintains scheduled services and launches new fifth-freedom flights between islands.Some support1 report
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Pacific island nations reaffirmed diplomatic ties with Taiwan and discussed potential UAV applications.Some support1 report
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UNOPS is implementing initiatives with the World Bank, formalizing partnerships to address climate mobility in Palau.Some support1 report
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China is accused of using advisories to coerce Palau regarding its political stance.Some support5 reports
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Australian security forces (AFP, ADF, ABF) attended the PIF Leaders' Meeting in Palau, with some attending in Brisbane.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Leaders gathered in Palau for discussions on global warming thresholds.Some support1 report
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The Asian Development Bank is expanding its presence to serve North Pacific members, providing financial and technical support for fiscal resilience.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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ADB expands finance access for climate needs, while a minister accuses Australia of insufficient climate action.Some support1 report
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Palau is described as an island nation in the western Pacific.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Melekeok, a chiefdom, is located within the island state of Palau.Some support5 reports
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Small island nations are seeking geopolitical leverage to secure funding for their survival.Some support1 report
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Winston Peters and Christopher Luxon attended the PIF Leaders’ Meeting in Palau on August 27th.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Palau is hosting the PSIDS meeting, and leaders are discussing future conference co-hosting arrangements.Some support1 report
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Palau is hosting PIF meetings involving Solomon Islands.Some support1 report
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Tuvalu and Australia signed the Falepili pact, and a Tuvalu minister subsequently spoke in Palau.Some support6 reports
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Announcements made during a forum meeting detail how increased air links and tourism are boosting Palau's economy, including flight extensions.Some support1 report
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Christopher Landau visited Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) summit.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Pacific Islands Forum meeting is scheduled to take place in Palau, with Vanuatu participating in foreign policy discussions.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Tonga hosted a Pacific Islands Forum side event in Palau.Some support1 report
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OCCRP reported on Chinese funding directed towards Solomon Star, involving Palau.Some support2 reports
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Australian finance backs Palau's renewable energy expansion to support its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Global climate crisis pressures Palau leaders regarding Australia's fossil fuel policies.Some support7 reports
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Singapore strengthened its links with the Pacific region, extending resilience and knowledge packages during a forum in Palau.Some support1 report
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Palau seeks stronger partnerships with the EU.Some support2 reports
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Rising seas are threatening the viability of the island nation of Palau.Some support8 reports
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Anthony Albanese attended a leaders summit in Palau on August 30th, discussing the strategic future of the Indo-Pacific amidst tensions with China and Taiwan.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Qantas service connects Brisbane and Palau, and Anthony Albanese attends the PIF Leaders’ Meeting in Palau.Some support4 reports
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Leaders from regional countries are due to meet the ADB president to discuss economic pressures and regional security concerns following a missile test.Some support1 report
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Palau and Kiribati are both members of the Pacific Islands Forum.Some support41 reports2 developments inside
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Palau and Kiribati are involved in the process of handing over the Small Island States chairmanship.Some support2 reports
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Civil society groups in Palau are calling for a ban on deep sea mining.Some support1 report
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Climate finance discussions are being framed by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.Some support1 report
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Pacific leaders met in Palau, with Solomon Islands facilitating PNG-Bougainville talks and Wale meeting Marape on regional matters.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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Taiwanese writers join a festival in Melbourne, while Taiwan proposes a NT$1 billion industrial park and showcases cooperation projects in Palau.Some support1 report
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International roundtable discussions were held in Koror, Palau, concerning the decline of ocean health affecting planetary systems.Some support2 reports
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Taiwanese envoys engaged in international diplomacy in Palau.Well supported6 reports
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News at the entities that move Palau most-
Asian Development Bank StructuralThe Asian Development Bank has lifted its growth outlook for developing Asia and maintained its forecast for China at 4.6%, noting energy costs from the Middle East conflict.Moves Palau
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Anthony Albanese OperationalAn AI agent associated with OpenAI accessed the Australian Medicare data portal, leading to concerns about a data breach.Moves Palau
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Taiwan OperationalDavid Perdue revealed during a Fox News interview that China demanded the US end military support to Taiwan.Moves Palau
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Paris Agreement StructuralU.S. Climate Alliance members committed to achieving the goals set out in the Paris Agreement.Moves Palau
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China OperationalThe European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Moves Palau
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Beijing OperationalA Congressional Delegation condemned Beijing's new law regarding ethnic minorities.Moves Palau
Connections
The 40 strongest of 261, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Melekeok Structural
Melekeok is a chiefdom formally located within the sovereign territory of Palau.
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Anthony Albanese Operational
Anthony Albanese participates in high-level regional forums and summits held in Palau to discuss shared security and climate issues.
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Surangel Whipps Jr. Structural
Surangel Whipps Jr. holds the formal position of President of Palau.
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Asian Development Bank Structural
The Asian Development Bank provides formal financial and technical support to Palau through aid commitments and loan installments.
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Taiwan Operational
Taiwan and Palau maintain active diplomatic and developmental ties, characterized by mutual support and collaboration.
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Paris Agreement Structural
Palau is a member state of the Paris Agreement, contributing to its goals while being heavily influenced by global climate realities.
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Alliance of Small Island States Structural
Palau is a member state of the Alliance of Small Island States and currently serves as its President and Chair.
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China Operational
China conducts military activities near Palau, raising regional security concerns and influencing Palau's diplomatic engagement.
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Beijing Operational
Beijing actively pressures Palau through diplomatic disputes, travel advisories, and challenges to its hosting role.
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Lin Chia-lung Transactional
Lin Chia-lung visited Palau for official diplomatic functions, including the PIF summit, at the invitation of the country.
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United Nations Operational
Palau actively petitions the UN on policy issues, while UN officials engage with Palau on global crises.
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Fiji Operational
The nations maintain active bilateral ties through political cooperation in regional forums and economic flows like remittances.
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Hsiao Bi-khim Transactional
Hsiao Bi-khim visited Palau to deepen bilateral ties and review development projects.
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Steven Victor Structural
Steven Victor serves as the minister for environment within the government of Palau.
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Tuvalu Operational
Tuvalu and Palau maintain an operational relationship characterized by diplomatic interactions and shared regional security concerns.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's administration actively directed policy pushes to use Palau as a destination for expelled migrants.
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Azerbaijan Operational
Azerbaijan provides technical assistance to Palau.
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Conservation International Transactional
A formal agreement was signed between Conservation International and representatives of Palau during a session of the Pacific Islands Forum.
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Lin Jian Operational
Lin Jian actively refutes and addresses international concerns regarding claims and criticisms made by Palau.
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Avenger Structural
Technology Avenger is currently deployed and utilized by Palau for air defense training purposes.
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Singapore Structural
Singapore provides capacity building, resilience, and knowledge packages to Palau.
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Taipei Operational
Formal diplomatic ties are maintained between the location of Taipei and the state of Palau.
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Europe Operational
Europe functions as a source market for tourists contributing to Palau's growth, and both share severe climate change impacts.
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World Health Organization Structural
Palau contributes funding to the WHO and is subject to its global health mandates and findings as a member state.
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Middle East Shared context
Middle East instability serves as a geopolitical risk factor, impacting Palau's oil imports, prices, and national budget costs.
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Saipan Operational
The two entities are engaged in competition driven by market reliance, which is causing significant decline.
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American Operational
The American entity and Palau are engaged in high-level dialogue aimed at establishing a partnership.
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Australian Institute of Marine Science Shared context
The Australian Institute of Marine Science presents findings relevant to the global coral reef status, sharing a contextual link with Palau.
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Cook Islands Transactional
Cook Islands leaders participated in a meeting held in Palau.
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Baron Waqa Shared context
Baron Waqa's professional context is linked to the regional forums based in Palau.
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Indonesia Shared context
Indonesian wildfire smoke impacts the air quality of Palau.
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Qian Bo Mentioned together
Qian Bo communicated China's concerns to Palau.
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bank Shared context
The banking concept provides specialized fraud prevention expertise to island communities, including Palau.
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American Samoa Shared context
American Samoa is represented by a delegation attending a forum held in Palau.
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Guam Shared context
Both islands were mentioned in the context of regional meetings and proximity to missile test flight paths.
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Guo Jiakun Operational
Guo Jiakun accused Palau of hijacking forum responses.
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Lai Ching-te Operational
Palau provides diplomatic support for Taiwan's international participation.
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Peace Corps Structural
The Peace Corps maintains a functional presence and operational presence within Palau.
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Australia Shared context
Two major geopolitical entities operating within the shared context of the Pacific region.
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London Operational
UK sanctions originating from the London sphere target vessels registered in Palau.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
37 events- Russia conducted an attack on Kharkiv, struck a vessel flying Palau flag, and an Azerbaijani citizen was killed.
- Palau chaired a meeting in New York on September 26, 2026.
- Baron Waqa represented regional interests and concluded the leaders' meeting in Koror, Palau.
- Multiple nations, including the Cook Islands, Palau, PNG, and Malaysia, pledged funding to the World Health Organization.
- The 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting is underway in Palau, with António Guterres leading the annual dialogue ahead of Pre-COP31 in Fiji.
- Palau, representing ASIDS, passed a unanimous resolution on existential threats and sea level rise risks during a UN-related meeting.
- Cook Islands leaders met in Palau to discuss US commitment, mineral interests, and NZ funding for development projects.
- Palau is securing wharf funding from NZ and US, while US forces build infrastructure near Rarotonga.
- Australia provided funding to PIF initiatives and focused on energy transition with Palau ahead of the Pacific Pre-COP in Fiji.
- Alternergy Holdings Corp. and BDO Capital & Investment Corp. raise capital in the Philippine debt market while maintaining operations in Palau.
- Surangel Whipps Jr. is leading Palau as president.
- Conservation International signed an agreement during the Pacific Islands Forum held in Palau.
- Australia approved the expansion of the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance coal mine, while Pacific leaders met with the Australian PM regarding regional issues.
- Lin Chia-lung attended the PIF summit in Palau, injecting geopolitical rivalry and opposing calls for missile test transparency.
- The Green Climate Fund discussed the PRF at a forum held in Palau.
- Leaders considered political developments in West Papua on September 1, 2026.
- Nauru Airlines maintains scheduled services and launches new fifth-freedom flights between islands.
- Pacific island nations reaffirmed diplomatic ties with Taiwan and discussed potential UAV applications.
- UNOPS is implementing initiatives with the World Bank, formalizing partnerships to address climate mobility in Palau.
- Australian security forces (AFP, ADF, ABF) attended the PIF Leaders' Meeting in Palau, with some attending in Brisbane.
- Leaders gathered in Palau for discussions on global warming thresholds.
- The Asian Development Bank is expanding its presence to serve North Pacific members, providing financial and technical support for fiscal resilience.
- ADB expands finance access for climate needs, while a minister accuses Australia of insufficient climate action.
- Melekeok, a chiefdom, is located within the island state of Palau.
- Small island nations are seeking geopolitical leverage to secure funding for their survival.
- Palau is hosting the PSIDS meeting, and leaders are discussing future conference co-hosting arrangements.
- Palau is hosting PIF meetings involving Solomon Islands.
- Tuvalu and Australia signed the Falepili pact, and a Tuvalu minister subsequently spoke in Palau.
- Announcements made during a forum meeting detail how increased air links and tourism are boosting Palau's economy, including flight extensions.
- Christopher Landau visited Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) summit.
- Tonga hosted a Pacific Islands Forum side event in Palau.
- OCCRP reported on Chinese funding directed towards Solomon Star, involving Palau.
- Global climate crisis pressures Palau leaders regarding Australia's fossil fuel policies.
- Singapore strengthened its links with the Pacific region, extending resilience and knowledge packages during a forum in Palau.
- Palau seeks stronger partnerships with the EU.
- Rising seas are threatening the viability of the island nation of Palau.
- Qantas service connects Brisbane and Palau, and Anthony Albanese attends the PIF Leaders’ Meeting in Palau.
August 2026
18 events- Several Pacific Island nations submitted similar proposals to MEPC 84 on August 1, 2026.
- Luxon attended the PIF leaders' meeting in Palau, emphasizing New Zealand's commitment to the Paris Agreement.
- Pacific Islands Forum leaders gathered on August 31st to coordinate climate priorities.
- Palau thanked Taneti Maamau for leadership, and the Palau President addressed a meeting in Koror.
- An UN official spoke in Palau regarding the climate crisis, while the UN pushed for G20 leaders to attend a meeting concerning Tuvalu.
- China is accused of using advisories to coerce Palau regarding its political stance.
- Palau is described as an island nation in the western Pacific.
- Winston Peters and Christopher Luxon attended the PIF Leaders’ Meeting in Palau on August 27th.
- The Pacific Islands Forum meeting is scheduled to take place in Palau, with Vanuatu participating in foreign policy discussions.
- Anthony Albanese attended a leaders summit in Palau on August 30th, discussing the strategic future of the Indo-Pacific amidst tensions with China and Taiwan.
- Leaders from regional countries are due to meet the ADB president to discuss economic pressures and regional security concerns following a missile test.
- Palau and Kiribati are both members of the Pacific Islands Forum.
- Palau and Kiribati are involved in the process of handing over the Small Island States chairmanship.
- Civil society groups in Palau are calling for a ban on deep sea mining.
- Climate finance discussions are being framed by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
- Taiwanese writers join a festival in Melbourne, while Taiwan proposes a NT$1 billion industrial park and showcases cooperation projects in Palau.
- International roundtable discussions were held in Koror, Palau, concerning the decline of ocean health affecting planetary systems.
- Taiwanese envoys engaged in international diplomacy in Palau.
July 2026
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June 2026
4 events- A Palau-flagged oil tanker was involved in an incident under blockade, which led to US forces targeting the vessel. This follows fresh strikes launched against targets in Iran.
- Palau is hosting the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and COP31.
- Indian sailors were observed aboard a vessel flagged in Palau.
- Pacific leaders met in Palau, with Solomon Islands facilitating PNG-Bougainville talks and Wale meeting Marape on regional matters.