Palau
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Palau urges Pacific unity to oppose seabed mining as US moves forward with Mariana Trench leases
Palau’s president elevates the fight against deep-sea mining to the global stage, warning that seabed extraction could ripple across the Pacific and outlining new safeguards and diplomacy to keep the ocean protected.
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Palau Senate Pushes Back on US Corruption Allegations, Defends Sovereignty
Palau’s Senate sharpens its defense of sovereignty after fresh U.S. allegations against Senate President Baules spark a heated political clash. As lawmakers demand evidence, the dispute raises questions about the future of Palau’s ties with Washington.