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Pacific Islands Forum in Palau: Leaders and dialogue partners are set to gather in Koror Aug. 30–Sept. 4, with Palau expecting about 2,000 attendees and security support from across the region as the summit tackles climate resilience, ocean stewardship, energy security, transnational crime and regional unity. Fuel and energy pressure: A “global fuel crisis” is flagged as a top agenda item, with Pacific states pushing for stronger regional response mechanisms and faster moves toward renewables to cut import costs. US–Palau Compact update: The U.S. and Palau signed renewed Compact economic provisions, extending economic assistance for 20 years (now awaiting congressional approval). Taiwan’s industry push: Taiwan’s foreign minister toured Palau’s Pacific Prosperity Exhibit and visited Palau National Hospital, highlighting cooperation in smart healthcare, digital resilience, renewable energy, agriculture and infrastructure ahead of the Forum. Local governance: Palau’s Supreme Court upheld the impeachment and removal of former Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet, clearing the way for a Sept. 18 special election. Maritime security: A tanker hijacked off Yemen was diverted toward Somalia, underscoring renewed Somali piracy risk for shipping routes.

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