As Earth is an oasis of life in infinite space, so the islands of Palau form a living Eden surrounded ... creating these unique formations. A rock island, shaped like an hourglass, balances ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Surangel Whipps Jr., Palau’s president, didn’t respond to questions for this story. Speaking at a think tank in Sydney earlier this month, he addressed the issue of crime on the island ...

Palau, where brutal World War 2 clashes once unfolded, is again on the frontline as China and the US and its allies prepare their forces in an intensifying contest for control over the Asia-Pacific ...

Surangel Whipps Jr., Palau’s president, didn’t respond to questions for this story. Speaking at a think tank in Sydney earlier this month, he addressed the issue of crime on the island ...

A new direct flight from Australia to Palau is just the ticket for holidaymakers eager to visit amazing dive sites and gin-clear water surrounding more than 300 islands. The inaugural Qantas ...

Palau, where brutal World War II clashes once ... contest for control over the Asia-Pacific region. The democratic island nation of just 17,000 people hosts American-controlled airstrips and ...