Maritime Recovery in the Marianas: The U.S. Coast Guard reset Port Heavy Weather Condition WHISKEY for Guam, reopening the Port of Guam to 24/7 commercial traffic after crews cleared hazards including a buoy that drifted into the channel; Saipan had already reopened, while assessments continue across Tinian and Rota. Typhoon Aftermath: Super Typhoon Bavi has left major damage on Rota and lingering risks like high surf and coastal flooding; telecom providers on Guam began network assessments as power returns, and officials urged residents to stay cautious. Pacific Security Shock: China’s submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific drew sharp condemnation from leaders including Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale and Australia, with concerns raised about Treaty of Rarotonga compliance and short-notice testing. Regional Diplomacy: Australia and Fiji’s new defense pact is being linked to the missile backlash, while Pacific Elders Voice criticized the U.S. Pacific Partnership for not matching climate urgency with real funding. Local Science & Education: University of Guam Sea Grant REEF interns joined coral reef monitoring work, helping build data tools for Micronesia’s reef protection. Income Labels Debate: Commentary challenged the “upper-middle-income” label as a myth, arguing it doesn’t automatically translate into better living conditions.