Pacific Islands Summit in Trouble as Leaders Stay Home

A major meeting in Palau is facing problems after several top leaders decided not to show up.

A big meeting of Pacific Island leaders is happening right now in Palau, but things are off to a rocky start. Several important leaders decided not to come, which has left the summit in a bit of a mess. This meeting is meant to be a chance for these small island nations to talk about big problems. They have a lot on their plate. They are dealing with sea levels that are rising and threatening their homes. They are also worried about not having enough fuel and even recent missile tests in their region. There is also a lot of tension behind the scenes. Big countries like the U.S. and China a…