UN Diplomacy & Shipping Security: Marshallese President Hilda Heine and Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo backed Taiwan at the UN General Assembly, warning that China’s Taiwan narrative could threaten freedom of navigation in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. Climate Finance & Adaptation: Pacific leaders told UNGA climate change is already hitting water, food and economies; Tuvalu urged grants for loss and damage, while Solomon Islands pushed the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index to better reflect small-state risk. Sea-Level Rise & Sovereignty: A UNGA political declaration adopted by consensus says countries that lose territory should keep statehood, sovereign rights and UN membership as seas rise. Marshall Islands Infrastructure for Resilience: An Australian-led team helped build a 1.81km sea wall on Ebeye Island to protect homes and roads from coastal flooding. Maritime Industry Watch: A report on global ship registries shows the Marshall Islands registry climbing to No. 2 by tonnage, underscoring the sector’s ongoing economic weight. Energy/Space Science: NASA’s Swift telescope resumed science operations but is expected to end soon as it slowly falls toward Earth. Food & Agriculture Trade: Malaysia approved imports of Taiwanese breeding pigs and boar semen, opening another regional market. Payments & Crypto (Local Interest): Remittix, based in Majuro, confirmed its RTX token launch for 24 Nov 2026 and set a final presale price path ahead of launch.