This picture taken on September 1, 2026, shows an aerial view of Koror, the capital of Palau, where dozens of small islands rise from the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War Two and have locals concerned about being caught in a potential superpower conflict. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH: Palau-US-defence-environment, FOCUS by Kirsty NEEDHAM