Nuclear Justice: The UN urged the U.S. to provide full reparations for Marshall Islands nuclear test victims, saying the harm still lives in bodies, families, and poisoned lands—while calling for transparency and declassification of testing records. Typhoon Watch (Marshall Islands link): As Typhoon Choi-Wan moved away from the Marianas, attention shifted to Invest 94W near Kwajalein, with possible tropical cyclone development flagged for the coming day. Local Life & Community: A Majuro op-ed argues forgiveness is a practical survival skill on small islands, where people can’t easily avoid each other. Health Policy Impact (Marshallese in the U.S.): New federal Medicaid eligibility rules are set to strip coverage from hundreds of thousands of immigrants nationwide, including people from Compact of Free Association nations such as the Marshall Islands. Regional Veterans Access: A GAO report says Palau veterans face limited VA health care access due to no VA facilities in the Freely Associated States, with possible expansion via telehealth and travel support. Climate Negotiations: Marshall Islands climate envoy Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner and other Pacific leaders pushed to hold the 1.5°C line ahead of COP31, warning there’s no time for delay. Maritime/Shipping: Analysis highlights how Russia-trading shadow fleet tankers are increasingly managed through China and Hong Kong-linked corporate clusters, with the Marshall Islands appearing among key incorporation points.