Marshall Islands Security & Climate: President Hilda C. Heine told parliament the Marshall Islands faces mounting pressure from geopolitics, extreme weather, and higher living costs, and flagged priorities including maritime surveillance, drug-trafficking prevention, resilient infrastructure, and healthcare reform; she also noted the arrival of Australia’s donated patrol vessel RMIS Jelmae to strengthen enforcement across the country’s vast ocean area. Pacific Ocean Science: National Geographic Pristine Seas is surveying marine life in Samoa’s newly protected areas to support Samoa’s plan to protect 30% of its ocean, building a scientific baseline for biodiversity and ecosystem connections. Digital Wayfinding for Growth: A Pacific-focused piece argues island countries can use AI plus Digital Public Infrastructure to guide digital transformation toward more inclusive growth, drawing on the region’s traditional star-based navigation. GIS for the Triple Planet Crisis: GIS and spatial professionals from across the Pacific met in Fiji for training aimed at better environmental data management for biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. Space Tech Setback: NASA reported a major problem in its effort to save the Swift telescope, as a servicing spacecraft is spinning and has limited contact, with a rescue attempt still possible if stabilization happens soon. Crypto Launch in the Region: Remittix officially launched Remittix Markets, bringing perpetual futures trading into the RTX ecosystem as the project moves beyond payments.