Aviation Safety & Infrastructure: The FAA is weighing whether to fund more than $100 million in repairs at Henderson Field on Midway Atoll, a remote emergency landing site that helps airlines meet ETOPS rules—without it, Pacific flights could face higher fares, longer routes, or cancelled destinations. Climate & Ocean Governance: Island leaders are pushing for stronger global action on climate adaptation and ocean governance, while Pacific weather services warn of a funding gap ahead of a decade-long regional overhaul. Health Security: WHO and partners unveiled a $35.99 million Pandemic Fund multi-country project for 12 Western Pacific nations to strengthen disease surveillance, lab capacity, and emergency response. Marshall Islands Nuclear Legacy: UN officials renewed calls for accountability over 67 US nuclear tests in the Marshall Islands, highlighting ongoing health impacts and urging UN/US transparency and an apology. Seabed Mining Warning: Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine told the UN to pause seabed mining without science-based safeguards, saying “there are no do overs.” Space Tech: NASA says its Swift Observatory boost attempt failed, and the telescope is expected to reenter soon—still a lessons-learned win for future in-space servicing. Local Tech & Skills: Guam’s Green Growth push highlights circular-economy training, makerspace fabrication, and aquaponics systems to cut food import dependence. Crypto Payments (Local): Remittix opened PayFi testing to 1,000 users in Majuro ahead of an RTX token launch on Nov. 24, aiming to move crypto-to-bank fiat payments with less exchange friction.