Palau seeks more US patrols of its waters after Chinese incursions
Palau has a decades-old pact with Washington whereby the US retains responsibility for its defence and provides economic assistance - a legacy that has its roots in World War Two.
The tiny Pacific nation where 99% are fully vaccinated
In a population of about 18,000, almost 15,000 people or 99% of those eligible have been fully vaccinated.
Palau loses virus-free status with first Covid cases
With more than 80% of the 18,000 population fully vaccinated, President Surangel Whipps insists the remote island state 'has been Covid-free but is now Covid-safe'.
Tiny Palau records first Covid-19 case
But authorities in the remote Pacific nation say it poses no transmission risk.
