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PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN SAMOA’S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE TUNA FISHERIES AND OCEAN PROTECTION
SAMOA, October 16 - PRESS RELEASE, October 16th, 2025] – Conservation International (CI) signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Apia Export Fish Packers Ltd. and the Tautai Samoa Association to advance Pacific Tuna...
President Lai receives credentials from new Haiti Ambassador Roudy Stanley Penn
TAIWAN, September 9 - Details 2025-09-03 President Lai meets delegation led by Saint Lucia Deputy Prime Minister Ernest Hilaire On the afternoon of September 3, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Saint Lucia Deputy Prime Minister...
HHS Provides More Than $1.5 Billion in State and Tribal Opioid Response Grants
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today allocated more than $1.5 billion in FY25 continuation funding awards for the State Opioid Response (SOR)...
President Lai meets delegation led by Saint Lucia Deputy Prime Minister Ernest Hilaire
TAIWAN, September 3 - Details 2025-09-02 President Lai meets delegation from University of Tokyo cross-strait relations research group On the afternoon of September 2, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the University of Tokyo’s...
President Lai meets delegation from University of Tokyo cross-strait relations research group
TAIWAN, September 2 - Details 2025-09-02 President Lai meets delegation led by Tuvalu Speaker of Parliament Iakoba Taeia Italeli On the afternoon of September 2, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Speaker of the Parliament of...
President Lai meets delegation led by Tuvalu Speaker of Parliament Iakoba Taeia Italeli
TAIWAN, September 2 - Details 2025-09-02 President Lai meets delegation from University of Tokyo cross-strait relations research group On the afternoon of September 2, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the University of Tokyo’s...
President Lai meets delegation led by US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker
TAIWAN, August 29 - President Lai meets delegation led by US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker On the afternoon of August 29, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger...
President Lai meets delegation from Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China
TAIWAN, August 27 - Details 2025-08-28 President Lai attends opening ceremony of 53rd Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union General Assembly On the morning of August 28, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony of the 53rd...
DOH REPORTS 13TH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
Posted on Sep 9, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 13 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 12 on Oʻahu)....
Rüfüs Du Sol To Play London's O2 Arena In May As Part Of Largest European Tour To Date
Photo: Boaz Kroon Rüfüs Du Sol have announced a huge London show for next year. As part of their biggest European headline tour to date next spring, the Grammy Award-winning Australian dance group will take over The O2 Arena on May 13. Support on...
NWS tracking disturbances south of Guam, Halloween looking favorable
The National Weather Service is monitoring computer models that suggest one or two atmospheric circulations could develop across western Micronesia over the next week and a half, but the latest forecasts show any systems would likely stay well...
Pacific faces major aid shortfall as NZ and Western donors scale back - Lowy Institute report
New Zealand is expected to reduce its overseas aid funding by about 35 percent in the next two years, according to Lowy Institue's Pacific Aid Map. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Hilaire Bule A new report forecasts a US$200 million annual shortfall in aid...
Researchers warn of Qilin ransomware gang after group hit hundreds of orgs this year
The Qilin ransomware gang has emerged as one of the most active cybercriminal operations in 2025, listing hundreds of victims throughout the year that include large companies, local governments and hospitals. In October alone, the suspected...
Why does Rosalía’s song ‘Berghain’ feature a symphony orchestra and German opera?
28 October 2025, 16:44 Rosalía’s song ‘Berghain’ features the London Symphony Orchestra (pictured) and German opera. Picture: Getty Spanish pop megastar Rosalía flexes her classical training, as she teams up with the renowned London Symphony...
Palau Unites for Nationwide Clean-Up Marking 10 Years of National Marine Sanctuary Protection
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS), communities across Palau united for a nationwide Coastal and Community Clean-Up — reaffirming Palau’s enduring commitment to conservation and cultural...
Palau Households Face Steady Incomes but Rising Living Costs, 2023–24 HIES Shows
Steady Incomes, Rising Costs: What the 2023–24 HIES Reveals About Life in Palau Palau’s newly released Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) offers a comprehensive snapshot of the nation’s economic landscape. The data shows that while...
The Malaga roots of Malmö 040, the young Spanish band with a million listeners online
More than 100,000,000 streams on digital platforms and more than a million monthly listeners on Spotify confirm the success of Malmö 040, the Catalan band that continues to grow as one of the most popular Spanish pop rock bands among the younger...
Who are the 70 nominees for Volusia County Teacher of the Year?
Volusia County Schools has named its 2027 Teacher of the Year candidates, starting a process that will conclude in January. The 70 nominees − one from each school or learning center − are vying to succeed the 2026 winner, Jeremy Davies of Spruce...
Angaur to Palau Government: U.S. Military Project Must Benefit Local Community, Not Just Damage It
The Angaur State Legislature has raised concerns that the U.S. military’s Tactical Mobile Over-the-Horizon Radar (TACMOR) project is taking a heavy toll on the island’s infrastructure without providing benefits to the local community. In a letter...