Surrogacy Moratorium Push at UN: Italy and Chile, with the Holy See and others, launched a UN Human Rights Council declaration calling for an international moratorium on surrogacy, arguing it commodifies children and exploits women. Maritime Safety and Palau-Linked Risks: The IMO chief said shipping should not be used as collateral in geopolitical conflicts as families demand accountability after US strikes killed Indian seafarers on a Palau-flagged tanker; questions remain over warnings and responsibility. Palau Housing Authority Fraud: A former PHA loan officer is accused of scamming elderly and low-income applicants out of housing funds, but victims say no charges have been filed months after referral and an audit flagged weak internal controls. Giant Clam Comeback as Business Opportunity: A New Zealand-funded grassroots project is restarting Palau’s giant clam industry with a community hatchery, farmer training, and a market framework—while CITES legislation and long-term momentum are the next hurdles. Energy Transition and Electrification: Palau’s President Whipps joined global leaders at a Berlin forum and a London summit backing faster electrification to cut fossil-fuel reliance, with Pacific finance ministers also urging resilience amid worsening global shocks. Dry Spell Watch in Palau: After Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Palau is bracing for weeks of below-normal rainfall and urged to monitor water supplies ahead of El Niño impacts. Regional Trade and Culture: The Taiwan–Palau Trade and Cultural Show returns July 10–12 in Koror with free food, games, and cultural events.