Earthquake & Tsunami Watch: A 7.7 quake struck off Mindanao, triggering tsunami alerts and coastal monitoring across the Pacific, including Guam and the FSM, with officials urging people in at-risk areas to move to higher ground. FSM Fuel Relief: The FSM’s Vital FSM Petroleum Corp. welcomed Public Law 24-65, backing up to $5 million in fuel-price stabilization loans to help cushion sudden global price spikes. Storm Season Planning: Guam and CNMI officials say 2026 could bring more activity—up to 7 named storms in the Marianas, with several typhoons—while NWS stresses preparedness even without guaranteed direct hits. Mariana Disaster Court Move: A Guam federal judge approved a $226,800 claims fund in the M/V Mariana case tied to Sinlaku deaths and injuries, directing filings to the District Court of Guam. Micronesian Games Host: Kiribati won the bid to host the 2030 Micronesian Games, with the Northern Mariana Islands withdrawing after Sinlaku damage. Ocean & Climate Signals: NASA and WMO updates point to an El Niño ramp-up, with warm Pacific “Kelvin waves” and rising odds of major impacts later this year. EU Seafood Rules: Pacific fisheries regulators trained on new EU freezer-vessel requirements that could affect most EU-listed Pacific Island vessels exporting tuna. Regional Security: Palau lodged a diplomatic protest with China over an unauthorized Chinese research vessel entry into its EEZ.