Marshall Islands Politics & Security: President Hilda C. Heine urged stronger national security, climate adaptation, and public-sector reform as Nitijela resumed, highlighting a new National Security and Substance and Drug Summit and the arrival of Australia’s donated patrol vessel RMIS Jelmae to boost maritime surveillance and fisheries enforcement. Marshall Islands Climate & Water: In her address, Heine also pointed to climate resilience work under the ACWA water-sector project, including installation of 161 climate-resilient Flatpack Modular Tanks to expand water storage as drought risks intensify. Culture & Inclusion: Jo-Jikum’s two-week Climate Art Seminar: Loss and Damage wrapped up with a Showcase Night featuring youth artwork and performances on climate change, adaptation, and Marshallese culture, with new participation from youth with disabilities. Regional Identity: Nauru officially reclaimed its traditional name, becoming the Republic of Naoero, shifting international codes and citizen naming to reflect Indigenous heritage. Pacific Wayfinding & Tech: A new piece links Pacific navigation traditions with AI and Digital Public Infrastructure, arguing for inclusive digital transformation grounded in local knowledge. Sports (Regional Pride): Palau’s men and women started strong at the 2026 Oceania Volleyball Championships in Guam, with the women beating the Marshall Islands and Cook Islands, and the men earning a win over American Samoa. Nuclear Remembrance (Regional Context): Hiroshima’s 81st anniversary coverage renewed calls to listen to nuclear survivors and warned that nuclear intimidation is returning in global politics.