Marshall Islands President’s Agenda: Hilda C. Heine told the Nitijela she’s pushing stronger national security, climate adaptation, and public-sector reform, including maritime surveillance, drug-trafficking prevention, resilient infrastructure, and renewed work to document the legacy of U.S. nuclear testing. Regional Security Deadlock: Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers meeting in Suva failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s nuclear-capable missile test, with Kiribati and Nauru among those opposing a stronger line; the issue is expected to move to leaders in Palau. Taiwan Returns to Pacific Table: Taiwan will attend the Palau leaders’ meeting after being barred last year, with Palau, Tuvalu, and the Marshall Islands among the remaining diplomatic partners backing its participation. U.S. Pacific Command Funding Pressure: Reporting says PACOM is considering moving about US$2 billion in planned infrastructure away from Yap after negotiation failures tied to FSM’s requested compensation package. Fisheries Money Flow: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency delivered a second 2026 payout of about US$50.42m under the U.S. tuna treaty, with funds reserved for future distributions. Maritime Incident (Marshall Islands-flagged): The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of 22 crew from the Marshall Islands-flagged vehicle carrier Min Jiang Kou after an engine-room fire off Costa Rica. Shipping Deal Update: Diana Shipping says its offer to buy Genco remains on the table after Star Bulk and Diana mutually terminated a vessel acquisition agreement. Jobs in Fisheries Governance: The Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office (PNAO) opened applications for a Chief Executive Officer role.