Maritime Search in FSM: The US Coast Guard cutter Vincent Danz joined the search for nine people missing on an overdue skiff near the Federated States of Micronesia; the cutter’s Guam welcome ceremony was postponed as C-130 aircraft and commercial ships continue the effort. Court Update — Mariana Capsizing: A Guam federal court granted families more time to file wrongful death claims tied to the capsizing of the M/V Mariana during Super Typhoon Sinlaku, extending key deadlines while estates are opened. Guam Tourism & Hospitality: After typhoon delays, Guam’s PHARE 2026 hotel and restaurant expo is set for Aug. 19–20 at the Hyatt Regency Guam. Pacific Connectivity Milestone: Australia says all 18 Pacific Islands Forum members are now linked to global undersea cable networks for the first time, backed by more than 10,300 km of new cables. Security & Infrastructure — Yap: US Pacific Command is weighing alternative locations for a $2 billion infrastructure push in Yap after negotiation disputes over a proposed $1.3 billion compensation package. Women’s Coastal Restoration in Palau: Four Palau states launched the Kiwa Women’s Work Project, funding women-led coastal restoration and renewing the Dmakeiukl partnership. Typhoon Naming Watch: Hong Kong’s “Dim-sum” has been added to the official list of future tropical cyclone names in the region.