Regional Migration & Services: A new GAO report says the Marshall Islands (and FSM) have seen steep population declines as people move abroad for jobs, education, and health care, straining labor, school sustainability, and long-term infrastructure planning. Constitution Day Diplomacy: Vice Foreign Minister Ger Bau-shuan attended the Marshall Islands’ 47th Constitution Day in Taipei, pledging continued cooperation on climate resilience, the blue economy, regional security, public health, and women’s empowerment. Climate Accountability Push: The UN General Assembly passed a climate accountability resolution tied to the ICJ’s 2025 advisory opinion, with the Marshall Islands among the core supporters backing legally binding climate action. Pacific Ocean Resilience Funding: ADB, GEF, and NDF announced US$16.5 million for the Blue Pacific Finance Hub to strengthen ocean and coastal resilience, with Marshall Islands Climate Envoy Tina Stege highlighting how sea and marine resources shape Marshallese culture and life. Immigration Coverage Gap (US): A Massachusetts health law discussion flags immigrants losing subsidized coverage with no bridge plan yet, raising concerns for families connected to the Pacific region through migration pathways. Visa Fee Changes (Regional Travel): New Zealand’s reduced Pacific visa fees and longer default multi-entry visas are expected to cut revenue by about $1–2 million a year, shifting costs to other budget lines. Undersea Cables & Sovereignty: A Pacific-focused report warns that submarine cable sabotage and grey-zone interference threaten regional digital infrastructure, naming the Marshall Islands among places facing high vulnerability.