China took an extraordinary diplomatic step last February by unveiling a comprehensive strategic agreement with the Cook Islands. Avarua’s decision was surprising in itself, but more striking was the ...

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Japan’s JICA tourism expert met the Japanese Ambassador to Palau to discuss sustainable tourism, visitor markets, and long-term development strategies that protect Palau’s environment while ...

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KOROR, Palau — A Patriot Advanced Capability 2 Interceptor missile is fired from an M903 Patriot Launching Station assigned ...

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The island nation of Palau, home to just under 18,000 people living on 500 small islands, has become an out sized player on the global stage as the U.S. and China compete for influence across the ...

Sept. 20 Thursday's results from the swimming event at the Summer Olympics (Q-qualified for next round; all distances in meters): Men 200 backstroke Final 1, Lenn ...