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Photo Sources: Superyacht Australia , Tahiti Tourisme, Azul By Christopher Cottrell July 10, 2026, Papeete, French Polynesia__The recent Australia Tahiti Rendezvous superyacht show demonstrates huge interest in expanding luxury sailing across the Asia-Pacific—especially with President Moetai Brotherson’s announcement of expanding the region’s maritime protection area to 30% of the territory. In a statement, event organizers Superyacht Australia noted, “The announcement …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, U.S. Embassy Koror By Christopher Cottrell July 9, 2026, Palau___The U.S. Peace Corp has officially returned to Palau after eight years, with nine new volunteers sworn in.   Palau President Whipps Jr. said, “For generations, Peace Corps volunteers have worked hand in hand with our local communities to build our education …

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of Marshall Islands By Christopher Cottrell July 8, 2026, Marshall Islands__Joining a chorus of Pacific nations against China’s ballistic missile launch Monday, the Marshall Islands released an official statement today decrying the test. The  Office of the President of the Republic of Marshall Islands reads below in full: “The Republic of the Marshall …