Missile transparency push: More than 40 countries, including U.S. allies, are urging at least 24 hours’ notice before long-range ballistic missile tests or space launches, after recent Pacific-linked tests raised concerns about skipped deconfliction. Regional security at the Pacific Islands Forum: Leaders meeting in Palau focused on a “complex and challenging strategic environment,” with debate over how to respond to rising regional pressure and ballistic-missile risks. Pacific anti-drug crackdown: Australia announced a A$600 million plan to target cocaine trafficking across island routes, citing “narco-sub” smuggling and recent finds in the Solomon Islands and Marshall Islands. Maritime safety update: A Marshall Islands-registered vessel, AGAPE, was located after engine failure while heading toward Savusavu, and the solo sailor was found safe. Climate resilience in the Marshall Islands: Reporting highlights “super reefs” where coral shows heat resilience, with scientists pushing for more marine protected areas across the region. Diplomacy and Jerusalem embassies: Pacific nations’ moves to open embassies in Jerusalem are being linked to religious conviction as well as foreign policy. Shipping rules on lithium batteries: The World Shipping Council is urging the IMO to close a loophole that can let large lithium-battery loads move without dangerous-goods declarations. US Peace Corps returns: The Peace Corps signed a letter of intent to restart programs in the Marshall Islands, Palau, and FSM after long gaps.