Nuclear Weapons & Marshall Islands: A new op-ed revisits how the nuclear age began in 1945, arguing the bombings were driven by choices and narratives—not inevitability—and noting the wider harm from earlier U.S. nuclear testing that also affected people in the Marshall Islands. Marshallese Deportations: A report highlights rising deportations of Marshallese people under the U.S. Compact of Free Association, citing sharp increases in removals in recent years and the fear of being “sent home” despite long ties to communities in the U.S. Pacific Fisheries & Ocean Governance: Pacific Foreign Ministers meeting in Suva urged urgent action to protect fisheries, strengthen ocean rules, and secure maritime boundaries, backing a regional fisheries strategy and member-led implementation. Women, Girls & Climate: The Pacific pushed for stronger recognition of women and girls in climate resilience at CSW66, linking empowerment to safer, more resilient Pacific families. Traditional Leadership & Taiwan Ties: Taiwan’s foreign ministry sent condolences to the Marshall Islands over the death of paramount chief Iroijlaplap Michael Kabua, praising his role in deepening Taiwan–Marshall Islands bonds and protecting Marshallese identity. Sports & Culture Exchange: The inaugural Pacifika Softball Tournament in Hawai’i brought together Compact of Free Association communities, including Marshallese teams, with a “Many oars, one canoe” theme blending sports, culture, and community support. Regional Climate Push: Forum foreign ministers endorsed a stronger climate push ahead of COP31, backing Pacific-led Pre-COP31 meetings and climate finance priorities. Fisheries Leadership: The Nauru Agreement Parties opened applications for a new CEO to lead the PNA Office, focused on sustainable tuna governance and member countries’ ocean resource rights.