Some remote Pacific states are experiencing surges in coronavirus infections for the first time, which poses a significant threat to their fragile healthcare systems, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Tuesday

Palau and the Cook Islands are contesting for top spot in the global ranking of COVID-19 vaccination outreach, with more than 99% and 96% of their population fully vaccinated, respectively, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Thursday

Palau is about to walk out of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) over its disagreements with Micronesian nations over the regional body's leadership, Palauan President Surangel Whipps told the Radio New Zealand broadcaster on Friday