Teenagers fight US militarization of Palau with UN complaint over rights violations
Several domestic lawsuits are also challenging unprecedented U.S. use of defense pact powers.
Missile test, first Marine redeployment give US new milestones in Guam
Fortification of the U.S. territory closest to China continues with billions in defense spending planned.
Papua New Guinea reveals defense deal with US worth $864 million
No figure valuing the bilateral agreement signed in 2023 has previously been released.
US missile test intercepts, downs ballistic target from Guam air base
The Missile Defense Agency deemed the first Guam test successful, noting debris fell into the ocean.
Pristine atolls, seas in Marshall Islands get marine sanctuary protection
The atolls harbor outstanding coral reefs, abundant sea life
North Korean launch of ‘new’ missile fires up Guam security debate
Kim Jong Un's ballistic missile has stoked fears over the US military's ability to defend Guam from attack
New US aircraft carriers to be named after Clinton and Bush
The 2 carriers are part of plan to boost US naval power.
Unexploded WWII bombs plague Palau amid US military build-up
Unexploded ordnance contaminate the Pacific but there's little clean-up funding despite new defense infrastructure
Taiwan president’s visit to Guam stokes fears of being targeted by China
China condemned Lai Ching-te’s US stopovers, warning against any official interactions.
‘Respect our sovereignty’: Palau tells China ahead of Taiwan president’s Pacific tour
Taiwan’s leader is visiting three Pacific island nations.
