Pacific Security: Palau’s Guardian-class patrol boat PSS H.I. Remeliik II returned from Guam after taking part in Operation IRENSIA 2026, a 13-day multinational drill to boost maritime law enforcement and readiness against illegal fishing and transnational crime. Fuel Crisis & FEMM: At the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Majuro, Marshall Islands Finance Minister David Paul warned the region can’t assume the Iran-U.S. deal means stability, saying Pacific fuel prices will stay volatile and leaders must cut energy use and plan for the next shock. Financial Inclusion: President Hilda Heine pushed ministers to speed up financial access across the Pacific, highlighting the loss of correspondent banking links and pointing to digital tools as a way to reach remote communities. Digital Money in Action: FEMM finance ministers tested the Marshall Islands USDM1 digital money system and Lomalo Wallet during the meeting, as the region looks for practical ways to strengthen payments. Climate Finance: The Marshall Islands will chair the inaugural Pacific Resilience Facility Council, a Pacific-led fund backing grants for climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, and loss-and-damage responses. Correspondent Banking: Forum officials said the correspondent banking relationship office is now fully established and starting to tackle country-specific banking challenges. Health Focus: Pacific health leaders at a regional symposium highlighted progress on cervical cancer prevention through HPV self-testing, while noting gaps in radiotherapy access. Space & Marshall Islands: NASA’s “Swift Boost” mission is set to launch from Kwajalein Atoll, using a robotic spacecraft to rendezvous with and boost the aging Swift Observatory.