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Taiwan continues to drum up support for WHO membership amid WHA snub
By Mar-Vic Cagurangan Taipei—Taiwan continued to seek support for its bid to secure a place in the global health landscape in the face...

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6 hours ago


Taiwan open to renewing ties with old allies in the Pacific but will nix extortion
Francois Chinchung Wu By Mar-Vic Cagurangan Taipei—Taiwan would be willing to reestablish relations with runaway allies in the ...

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1 day ago


Report: Fukushima wastewater not clear of contaminants despite ALPS-treatment
“TEPCO’s own data confirms that ALPS-treated water contains multiple radionuclides, such as strontium-90, iodine-129 and carbon-14 and plutonium
isotopes. In addition, it contains high concentrations of tritium, which is not
treated by ALPS,” states the report.

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Vanuatu presses for climate justice, warns of irreversible damage in 5 years
By James C. Pearce Ahead of the third UN Ocean Conference this summer, the International Court of Justice is set to render a...

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4 days ago


Youth vote helps shape Philippine election results amid traditional politics
By Diana G. Mendoza Manila – The Philippines saw an unprecedented shift in the country’s political environment after the May 12 midterm...

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6 days ago


US lawmakers renew call for increased engagement with Pacific island region amid Trump's retreat mode
“Our Pacific Partnership Act responds directly to the reality that our country's and world's future lies in the Indo-Pacific, and that the islands of the Pacific are our indispensable partners in charting that future,” Rep. Ed Case said.

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May 14


United's forthcoming Narita-Koror route to restore Palau's link to other markets, Whipps says
“These twice-weekly flights will restore a vital bridge in the sky, bringing pristine paradise Palau closer to Japan and strengthening connections between our two nations,” Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr.

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May 13


Content analysis indicates China meddling in Philippine polls by 'fabricating' pro-Duterte trend
“The election is not only important for the Philippines but also for its neighboring countries, especially China,” Thinkfi said in a report released Sunday on the eve of the Philippines’ midterm elections.

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May 12


Philippines faces uncertainty and hope as Filipinos head to polls
“For voters who choose these candidates, their decisions that ran counter to the surveys that list the usual names would be called protest or revolutionary voters,” said one observer.

By Diana G. Mendoza
May 11


Palau monoliths: stories in stones
Some of the stone statues are accessible and easy to find, while others are hidden away, presumably tucked in private properties or spots known only to locals or others in the know.

Raquel Bagnol
May 11


Micronesian basket: Now becoming a relic of the past
Only a handful still traditionally use these native bags. In Yap and Chuuk, people walk around with baskets of various sizes and shapes, filled with betel nuts. In other parts of Chuuk, the basket is used for carrying machetes, food and “rong” (medicine and magic). In Pohnpei, the basket is a symbol of forgiveness.

By Alex Rhowuniong
May 11


Scientists embark on an ocean expedition to study Tuvalu's marine life
By Pacific Island Times News Staff Funafuti, Tuvalu (Pristine Seas) — More than 15 scientists and filmmakers from National Geographic...

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May 9
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