Shipping & Maritime Security: Russian drones hit civilian vessels in the Black Sea, including a Marshall Islands-flagged ship carrying rapeseed oil (one killed, seven injured) and other grain-carrying cargo reported sunk in nearby waters, underscoring rising risks for food supply routes. Marshall Islands Business & Shipping Finance: Rubico says it has closed acquisition of an SPV tied to a 47,499 dwt MR tanker newbuild, with delivery targeted for Q2 2029 and a multi-year time charter for revenue visibility. Energy & Infrastructure (Marshall Islands): A Marshall Islands court ordered GEBE to start correcting dangerous exposed cables within four weeks and separately questioned why power was disconnected despite an undisputed credit balance. Pacific Climate & Ocean Governance: Fiji’s pre-COP31 push in Nadi spotlights keeping 1.5°C within reach, faster climate finance, and putting the ocean at the center of action. Logistics & Connectivity: USPS lengthened delivery expectations for packages to and from Alaska, Hawai‘i and multiple territories including the Marshall Islands, citing longer transit realities. Renewables in the Pacific: Australia announced a $7.29m package to accelerate Pacific renewables rollout, including grid modeling support and workforce development for Vanuatu’s transition. Climate Negotiations (RMI focus): Marshall Islands climate envoy leaders renewed calls to hold the line on 1.5°C as Pacific negotiators head toward COP31. Regional Health Preparedness: WHO and partners unveiled a Western Pacific pandemic preparedness project backed by a $35.99m Pandemic Fund grant to strengthen surveillance, labs, and emergency response.