Federated States Of Micronesia
'Realities of climate change': FSM declares state of emergency amid severe drought
President Wesley Simina has also issued several orders, including the set-up of a task force to develop and implement immediate relief efforts, and monitor vulnerable populations.
Micronesia drought leaves thousands desperate for food - UNICEF
The four states - Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae - have all been experiencing drier than normal weather since December last year.
Coral reefs in remote Micronesia atolls more resilient - study
A new study has found corals in the remote atolls of the Federated States of Micronesia are more resistant to bleaching than those around the main islands.
FSM 'faced with a fiscal cliff', President Simina says
Federated States of Micronesia President says his country could be staring down a "fiscal cliff" very soon if the US Congress does not approve its compact agreement. Audio
US negotiator says Biden would be warmly welcomed in Pacific
The United States needs to accelerate diplomatic "catch up" with the Pacific island region in the face of Chinese competition, a US diplomat said on Friday.
US-China geopolitics to blame for Micronesia turmoil says analyst
The Federated States of Micronesia's outgoing President David Panuelo's recent criticism of China has come as a result of the heightened geopolitical competition between Beijing and Washington, a… Audio
'We are witnessing political warfare': Micronesia leader drops China bombshell
Outgoing Micronesian leader claims he is facing "direct threats" to his life for resisting China and is proposing his country cut ties with Beijing in favour of Taiwan.
Micronesian Presidents welcome Biden's potential Pacific visit
Micronesian leaders have welcomed a possible visit to the Pacific by the US president Joe Biden this year.
Micronesia announces death of vice president
The FSM Government said the late vice president exemplified the country's foreign policy of being 'a friend to all and an enemy to none'.
FSM takes action amid surge of covid cases
The Federated States of Micronesia is taking action as Covid-19 spreads rapidly in the states of Pohnpei and Kosrae.
Micronesia bloc responds to Kiribati's departure from Pacific Forum
The Micronesian bloc of nations are "saddened" by Kiribati's shock decision to leave the Pacific Islands Forum regional body, one leader says.
Puna set to go to heal Pacific rift
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna, is set to leave the post after just 18 months to try and repair a rift in the organisation.
Ten questions: Micronesia's President David Panuelo fronts up
The president of the Federated States of Micronesia offers some level-headed takes on the fraught issues confronting the Pacific Islands region.
Missing Kiribati fishermen rescued by FSM crew
Two missing fishermen from Kiribati have been rescued by a Federated States of Micronesia-flagged vessel in the waters of Marshall Islands.
Micronesia drops out of annual humanitarian mission
The Federated States of Micronesia is opting out of an annual US military humanitarian mission due to coronavirus fears, but the nation's president David Panuelo says it wasn't an easy choice to make.
FSM weapons seizures seen as sign enforcement is working
A spate of confiscations of weapons and ammunition in the FSM is a sign cooperative law enforcement is working, according to authorities.
High profile murder case in FSM to finally proceed after Covid delays
The court cases related to the high-profile murder of a high level official from the Federated States of Micronesia are finally expected to progress next month.
Micronesia opposes deferral of Forum appointment
Micronesian countries say they oppose a postponement of the appointment of a new Secretary-General for the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
FSM continues State of Public Emergency into sixth month
The Federated States of Micronesia has entered its sixth month under a State of Public Health Emergency, following Congress' move to extend a declaration through to 31 July.
FSM's Yap State Legislature sues the Governor
Governor of Yap in the FSM is being sued by the legislature over the State of Emergency declared in March in response to the Covid-19 global pandemic.