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Image Sources: U.S. National Weather Services, Tiyan, Guanm By Christopher Cottrell June 19, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), Tiyan Guam and Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) are now categorizing weather formation 92W as a Tropical Depression, 85 miles south-southwest of Guam. At 7:00 ChSt, they stated that it was “upgraded to HIGH for development into …

Photo Sources: U.S. Embassy Kolonia, Office of the President, Federated States of Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell June 18, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__As part of the Compact of Free Association (COFA), seventeen young citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia have enlisted in the U.S. Army. This four decades standing agreement has seen innumerable FSM citizens stand shoulder to shoulder …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Federated States of Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell June 18, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia___The World Bank is supporting Weno Island’s upgrade of the critical East and West Circular Road, according to a statement from President Simina’s office. The East and West Circular Road is a crucial artery for Weno, as Chuuk state’s capital, supporting …