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Legislation aiming to ban children and teenagers under 16 from social media will likely be introduced to parliament on Thursday — as it happened
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Legislation aiming to ban children and teenagers under 16 from social media will likely be introduced to parliament on Thursday — as it happened

ABC  

While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on his way home from the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen remains in Baku, toiling away at COP29, the UN climate talks. Bowen and Egypt's Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad have been tasked with trying to pin down exactly who pays, how much they have to …

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Palau president hits out at China as re-election confirmed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Palau president hits out at China as re-election confirmed

Al Jazeera  

The president says Chinese research vessels keep coming to Palau’s waters. Lurking In comments to the AFP news agency, Whipps reiterated accusations against China of disregarding the island nation’s maritime borders. Referring to Chinese research vessels lurking “uninvited” within Palau’s waters, he said: “They continually don’t respect our sovereignty and our boundaries.” He added that Chinese authorities have named two …

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Pro-U.S. incumbent claims victory in Palau presidential vote
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pro-U.S. incumbent claims victory in Palau presidential vote

Raw Story  

Incumbent Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr claimed victory Monday in national elections, keeping the pro-U.S. leader in power as China seeks greater influence across the Pacific. Remengesau, 68, has meanwhile criticized the lack of transparency surrounding these US military deals, cautioning that tiny Palau should not risk China's ire by giving Washington free rein. Kathryn Paik, a former Pacific expert …

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COFA Collateral Damage and Its Consequences: A View from Palau
9 months, 2 weeks ago

COFA Collateral Damage and Its Consequences: A View from Palau

The Diplomat  

Washington’s rancorous and “chaotic” politics of the past month have reverberated far and wide. Whipps said that when the Palau-U.S. compact agreement was signed in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, in May 2023, “there was optimism and hope.” The expectation was that bolstered funding would be flowing by October following U.S. congressional approval of the renewed agreements and their funding …

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US will resume Peace Corps program in Palau as it moves to counter Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific
11 months, 1 week ago

US will resume Peace Corps program in Palau as it moves to counter Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific

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Doctors warn over ‘dire’ staffing at weekends and nights as overtime pay is cut
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctors warn over ‘dire’ staffing at weekends and nights as overtime pay is cut

The Independent  

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US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau as Washington vies with China for Pacific influence
1 year, 4 months ago

US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau as Washington vies with China for Pacific influence

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, which gives American ships the authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the tiny Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday. In the agreement, concluded a week ago, U.S. Coast Guard ships can enforce regulations inside Palau’s exclusive economic zone on behalf of …

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US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau as Washington vies with China for Pacific influence
1 year, 4 months ago

US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau as Washington vies with China for Pacific influence

The Independent  

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Palau leader stresses need for US help to deter China’s assertive move in the Pacific
1 year, 6 months ago

Palau leader stresses need for US help to deter China’s assertive move in the Pacific

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The Pacific island nation of Palau needs U.S. help to deter China’s “unwanted activities” around its coasts, its leader said Thursday and repeated his government’s determination to maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr. told a news conference in Tokyo that three Chinese boats have made “uninvited” entries into his country’s waters since he took …

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Pacific Island leaders say rich countries are not doing enough to control climate change
1 year, 7 months ago

Pacific Island leaders say rich countries are not doing enough to control climate change

The Hindu  

Pacific Island leaders are criticising rich countries for not doing enough to control climate change despite being responsible for much of the problem, and for profiting from loans provided to vulnerable nations to mitigate the effects. Prime Minister Mark Brown of the Cook Islands said the finance model for combatting climate change — giving out loans to reduce the impact …

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Australian politicians arrive in Palau, one of the few Pacific nations to diplomatically favour Taiwan over China
2 years ago

Australian politicians arrive in Palau, one of the few Pacific nations to diplomatically favour Taiwan over China

ABC  

The tiny nation of Palau, which continues to defy pressure from Beijing to drop diplomatic ties with Taiwan, has welcomed a bi-partisan delegation from Australia as concerns grow over China's rising presence in the Pacific. Key points: President Panuelo talked maritime security and combating climate change in a bipartisan meeting with Australian MPs A six-hour visit to Palikir coincided with …

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Danniella Westbrook given heart attack warning after Strep A hospital scare
2 years, 1 month ago

Danniella Westbrook given heart attack warning after Strep A hospital scare

The Independent  

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Hospital failings led to man’s death days before his wedding
2 years, 1 month ago

Hospital failings led to man’s death days before his wedding

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Pacific Islands Forum's head to be replaced, FSM President David Panuelo says, after leadership dispute
2 years, 10 months ago

Pacific Islands Forum's head to be replaced, FSM President David Panuelo says, after leadership dispute

ABC  

A top Micronesian leader says Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general Henry Puna will quit the position in order to stop the key regional diplomatic body from splitting. Key points: PIF officials have not confirmed Mr Panuelo's statement that Henry Puna will step down Micronesian members temporarily rescinded their withdrawal from the PIF at the weekend Major powers in the region have …

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Pacific Islands Forum saved from collapse at last minute as Micronesian states 'temporarily' rescind withdrawal
2 years, 10 months ago

Pacific Islands Forum saved from collapse at last minute as Micronesian states 'temporarily' rescind withdrawal

ABC  

The collapse of a key Pacific diplomatic body seems to have been averted at the last minute, with Micronesian countries "temporarily" rescinding their withdrawal. Key points: Micronesian nations in PIF have previously complained about being relegated Talk of the split began last year after former Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna won a ballot by one vote to the top …

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Hospital workers launch strike over pay
2 years, 11 months ago

Hospital workers launch strike over pay

The Independent  

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Taiwanese Foreign Minister uses Palau trip to warn China is 'forcing itself' into the Pacific
3 years, 11 months ago

Taiwanese Foreign Minister uses Palau trip to warn China is 'forcing itself' into the Pacific

ABC  

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has said the international community now understands "what China is about", and that more countries are questioning Beijing's activities in the Pacific Island region. Key points: Palau is one of just four Pacific countries that maintain ties with Taiwan Mr Wu urged Australia and other democracies to fight China's expansionism Palau and Taiwan have announced …

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The presidential inauguration taking place in January that you don’t know about
4 years ago

The presidential inauguration taking place in January that you don’t know about

The Independent  

The new president will take the oath of office at the white-domed Capitol building, which appears to be a copy of the original in Washington. Palau has no military and relies on the US for its defence, a relic of the post-Second World War when it was occupied by US troops until 1947. Palau has angered China for being one …

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NHS England warns London could run out of critical care beds within weeks
4 years ago

NHS England warns London could run out of critical care beds within weeks

The Independent  

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Doctor fined £4,000 for carrying out unlicensed circumcision
4 years, 3 months ago

Doctor fined £4,000 for carrying out unlicensed circumcision

The Independent  

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Andrew Weatherall death: Primal Scream producer and acclaimed DJ dies aged 56
4 years, 10 months ago

Andrew Weatherall death: Primal Scream producer and acclaimed DJ dies aged 56

The Independent  

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FGM trial: First ever person convicted of practice in UK jailed for 13 years after mutilating 3-year-old daughter
5 years, 10 months ago

FGM trial: First ever person convicted of practice in UK jailed for 13 years after mutilating 3-year-old daughter

The Independent  

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