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Pacific Security & Diplomacy: A defense analyst says the U.S. should shift more commitments away from China and Taiwan and toward Guam and the “second island chain” to lower war risk. Regional Governance: Decolonization advocates at a Guam conference argue sovereignty would let local leaders actually address environmental harm from U.S. military activity. Pacific Islands Forum: Leaders wrapped up the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, with heavy focus on political leadership and regionalism amid China-U.S. tensions and fallout from a July missile test. Maritime Safety & Trade: Panama reported a temperature rise during salvage of the Marshall Islands-flagged Ro-Ro Min Jiang Kou after an engine-room fire; tugs are cooling the vessel as it remains in blackout. Shipping Rules: The World Shipping Council urged the IMO to close a lithium battery container loophole that can let large battery loads move without dangerous-goods declarations. Illicit Trade: Australia unveiled a A$600m plan targeting cocaine traffickers using “Pacific drugs highway” routes, citing semi-submersibles found in the Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands. Local Industry & Services: JAG Alaska is expanding at Seward Shipyard, positioning for larger Coast Guard icebreaker work. Environment & Tourism: Reporting from the Marshall Islands highlights “super reefs” that may be more heat-resilient, while a Pacific tourism roadshow returned to New Zealand to boost destination awareness. Finance (Shipping-linked): Global Ship Lease declared a quarterly preferred-share dividend; Star Bulk and Toro also moved on capital and corporate structure plans. Energy & Shipping Tech: NASA research on sporadic E radio layers points to better understanding of signal disruptions affecting navigation and communications. Diplomatic Ties: Nauru opened its embassy in Jerusalem, marking a milestone in Nauru-Israel relations.

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Jul. 29, 2026

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The 45,233-Ton US Navy Battleship USS Indiana Carried 9 16-Inch Guns and 143 Anti-Aircraft Barrels, and Earned 9 Battle Stars From Marcus Island to Tokyo Bay. 2 of Her 3 Sister Ships Are Floating Museums Today. Indiana Was Stricken on 1 June 1962 and…

The 45,233-Ton US Navy Battleship USS Indiana Carried 9 16-Inch Guns and 143 Anti-Aircraft Barrels, and Earned 9 Battle Stars From Marcus Island to Tokyo Bay. 2 of Her 3 Sister Ships Are Floating Museums Today. Indiana Was Stricken on 1 June 1962 and…


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