Pacific Unity & Regional Priorities: Forum foreign ministers in Suva backed a wide package for Palau-bound leaders, pushing peace and security, fisheries, disability rights, ocean governance, climate finance and economic resilience—while stressing that consensus is harder when countries face different pressures. Gender-Based Violence Funding: Ministers also urged stronger, sustainable financing for gender-based violence prevention, including gender-responsive budgeting and using climate/green finance to support safer communities. Ocean & Fisheries Protection: A separate push calls for stronger fisheries protection, ocean governance and maritime boundaries, with support for a new regional fisheries strategy. Palau Funding Update: Palau has drawn $45.8M from Compact Review Agreement and Compact Trust Fund through Q3 FY2026, with major portions tied to education and health services. Ngaraard Sea Urchin Trial: Ngaraard is running an experimental sea urchin cage culture trial to guide restoration as seagrass habitat declines. Culture & Community: A new Afghan spot, Amu Kitchen, opened on Langston Blvd with kabobs plus board games to make waiting feel like family time. Youth Sport in Palau: A new Basketball For Good partnership aims to expand youth and community basketball pathways, including 3x3 and coaching support. Health Coverage Shock for Immigrants: Reports warn federal changes could cut Medicaid/CHIP and Medicare eligibility for many lawfully present immigrants, with optional coverage options for some immigrant children and pregnant people.