Nuclear Memory & Risk: With the 81st anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, new reporting highlights how few American “atomic veterans” remain and why their accounts still matter as nuclear arms control frays. Marshall Islands Security & Climate: Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine urged stronger national security, climate adaptation, and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, pointing to maritime surveillance upgrades (including an Australian-donated patrol vessel) and renewed work to document the legacy of U.S. nuclear testing. Ocean Science for Protection: Samoa’s government is partnering with National Geographic Pristine Seas to survey marine life across newly protected areas, aiming to build a science-backed baseline for protecting 30% of its ocean. Space Tech Rescue Effort: NASA says the mission to save the Swift Observatory is in trouble after a servicing spacecraft began spinning uncontrollably with sporadic contact, with reaction-wheel issues under investigation. Pacific GIS & Environment Data: GIS professionals across Pacific island states met in Fiji to strengthen mapping and environmental data management for action on biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. Maritime Security in the Strait: Reports describe Houthi strikes extending beyond declared blockade zones, raising risk for shipping routes near Saudi waters and the Strait of Hormuz. Crypto Regulation Watch: G7 regulators rolled out a coordinated crackdown on DeFi lending, pushing licensing and KYC/AML compliance and rattling markets. Deep-Sea Minerals Debate: A Pacific-wide shift is underway toward “follow the science, protect the environment, do no harm” as countries weigh deep-sea mining with stronger safeguards.