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Indo-Pacific Security: Palau President Surangel Whipps says he’d welcome a Royal Navy aircraft carrier visit this year to help counter China’s growing reach, citing Chinese pressure on Palau’s claims and reported incursions. Regional Security Dialogue: Leaders across Micronesia met in Guam and warned that the islands are already being mapped into other countries’ strategic plans, with officials pointing to Chinese research activity near key sea lanes. Maritime Crisis: Families of Pakistani crew held by Somali pirates staged protests in Karachi, describing worsening conditions aboard the Palau-flagged MT Honour 25 after 23 days in captivity. Climate Reporting: Pacific island governments are starting a new UN-backed push on adaptation reporting as the next transparency cycle begins. Palau Governance & Utilities: Palau’s Supreme Court ruled PPUC’s 2025 water rate hike was unlawfully adopted, sending the utility back to the prior tariff schedule. Economy Watch: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slowing toward 2.8% in 2026 as fuel, shipping, and shock pressures persist.

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Palau ‘would welcome British aircraft carrier’ to counter China’s reach in Pacific says president

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