Space Tech (RMI launch): Katalyst Space Technologies’ LINK robotic spacecraft lifted off from the Marshall Islands on a Pegasus rocket to capture and boost NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, aiming to keep the aging telescope from reentering Earth’s atmosphere after intensified solar drag. Cyber & Finance: A UNODC consultant warned Pacific youth that crypto, stable coins, and tokens can speed cross-border payments but also make scams and irreversible losses easier, since blockchain transfers can’t be undone. Nuclear Security (Pacific missile test): China’s submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific sparked regional alarm, with Pacific leaders calling for transparency and reduced risk of nuclear conflict. Local Connectivity (RMI outages): A Marshall Islands report describes internet disruptions traced to damaged underground junction-box covers and storm-related power outages, with repairs taking days. Digital Economy (RMI-linked crypto): Remittix announced the upcoming launch of Remittix Markets, a perpetual futures trading platform expanding its RTX ecosystem beyond payments. Maritime Risk: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was reported at “severe” risk, with tanker transits dropping sharply as insurers and regulators raise war-risk costs. Regional Governance: The PNA Office CEO made a courtesy call on Papua New Guinea’s fisheries authority to reaffirm cooperation on sustainable tuna management. Maritime Corporate Watch: Genco Shipping urged shareholders not to tender into Diana Shipping’s $24.80 per-share offer, saying Diana hasn’t updated tender materials to match its own indicative proposal.