Micronesian Games: The Micronesian Games Council has selected Kiribati to host the 2030 Micronesian Games, beating out bids from Chuuk, Kiribati, the Northern Mariana Islands and Palau (the Northern Marianas withdrew after Super Typhoon Sinlaku). Fuel crisis fallout: A new timeline shows how the Pacific fuel crisis drove sharp, government-set increases in diesel and electricity costs from February to June, pushing countries to lean on donors and accelerate solar and other renewables. Energy transition push: EU and UK leaders backed faster electrification as a “powerful weapon” against fossil fuels, while governments and businesses signed on to speed up the shift away from oil, coal and gas. Palau climate mobility: President Surangel Whipps Jr used the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum to press for practical, dignity- and justice-based pathways for communities facing displacement. Regional finance resilience: Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa urged finance ministers to strengthen resilience as Middle East conflict and energy pressures worsen economic risks for small island states. Cybersecurity in Palau: Forward Edge-AI says it completed a post-quantum encryption proof-of-concept in Palau. Tuna and fisheries governance: Ministers met under the Nauru Agreement in Majuro, while PIPs and the US reaffirmed their long-running fisheries partnership after 2024 treaty renegotiations. Shipping risk reminder: Reports of Russian drone attacks on Black Sea merchant vessels again highlight volatility for foreign-flag shipping, including vessels linked to Palau. Local preparedness: Palauan media completed a disaster reporting training aimed at improving emergency coverage and public response.