Maritime Security & Training: The Philippine Coast Guard wrapped joint pre-exercise drills with the U.S. Coast Guard in Guam ahead of RIMPAC 2026, including a joint sail through the U.S. exclusive economic zone—aimed at boosting readiness and interoperability. Climate & Food Resilience: Solomon Islands youth and officials completed a 14-day climate-resilient agriculture and fisheries seminar in China, with participants from FSM, Kiribati and Tonga focusing on climate-smart farming, aquaculture, and fisheries management. U.S.-FSM Compact in Action: FSM President Wesley Simina congratulated 17 new recruits enlisting in the U.S. military, reaffirming the Compact of Free Association and defense ties discussed at a recent joint committee meeting. El Niño Preparedness: SPREP urged Pacific communities to start preparing for El Niño impacts after the WMO’s Pacific climate centre declared the event underway. Commercial Driver’s License Rules: A new U.S. Federal Motor Carrier ruling could affect COFA citizens’ eligibility for non-domiciled CDL/CLP issuance, renewal and upgrades unless exemptions apply. Health Alert: Hawaii DOH reported a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu involving a visitor; officials say local transmission risk is low but urge residents to remove standing water. Tourism & Connectivity: The Marianas welcomed its first international flight since Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with Jeju Air resuming Seoul–Saipan service and planning multiple weekly flights through October. Energy Transition: Pacific energy experts called for faster renewable shifts amid the fuel crisis, warning that communities must lead and that emergency fixes shouldn’t replace long-term change.