NASA–Kwajalein Launch: NASA will preview the Katalyst mission that uses the LINK robotic servicing craft to rendezvous with and boost the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit, with LINK launching later this month on a Pegasus XL rocket from Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Ocean Tech & Policy: Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine joined National Geographic Pristine Seas for deep dives off Majuro, with expedition findings meant to feed the Reimaanlok framework and support community-led ocean stewardship. Nuclear Legacy & Decolonisation: Pacific leaders and advocates say nuclear testing’s harms and colonial-era disputes still shape the region, as major anniversaries approach for U.S. tests in the Marshall Islands and France’s tests in French Polynesia. Fintech for Remittances: Remittix says its PayFi platform is fully developed and live, letting users exchange crypto for fiat delivered directly into bank accounts. Climate–Tuna Forecasting: Pacific countries are rolling out an advanced warning system to track climate-driven tuna shifts, supporting planning as skipjack moves beyond EEZs. EU Seafood Compliance: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained on new EU freezer-vessel rules that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels. Earthquake Monitoring: After a powerful Philippines quake, Pacific coastal agencies stayed on alert for possible tsunami impacts, including advisories covering the Marshall Islands. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: Reporting highlights how seabed mineral races are tied to U.S.–China geopolitics, with Pacific islands facing new pressure over mining leases. Workweek Energy Debate (RMI): A local op-ed argues a four-day workweek could cut costs as electricity and fuel prices rise across Micronesia.