Tsunami Watch for Marshall Islands: After a powerful 7.8 quake struck the southern Philippines, the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center issued a Pacific-wide advisory that includes the Marshall Islands, warning people to stay out of the water and follow local emergency instructions; forecast wave heights are expected to be under 0.3 meters above tide levels in listed areas, with hazardous ocean conditions also flagged for the Marianas. Iran Sanctions Hit Marshall Islands Shipping Links: The U.S. Treasury expanded Iran-related sanctions, adding individuals, companies, and LPG tankers tied to an alleged smuggling network; five designated entities are based in the Marshall Islands, and the move also targets vessels flagged to Panama, signaling tighter enforcement on Iran’s “shadow fleet.” Climate Relocation Framework Moves Forward: Pacific nations adopted regional guidance for planned climate relocation, emphasizing community participation, cultural protection, and rights—positioning relocation as a last resort when adaptation is no longer possible. Ocean Policy Push in Tokyo: Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine told an Island States Ocean Summit that island nations need more finance, technology, and scientific capacity to manage oceans sustainably. EU Seafood Rules Loom for Pacific Fleets: Fisheries officials trained in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel requirements that could affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the bloc. Aviation Update for Micronesia: United Airlines will shift its Micronesia and Marshall Islands routes to all-MAX 8 service earlier than planned, with timing changes starting mid-July 2026. Marshall Islands Digital Bond Custody: tZERO said institutional investors can now hold USDM1, the Republic of the Marshall Islands sovereign digital bond, through a regulated broker-dealer custodian.