Pacific Forum Prep in Palau: With just 51 days to go, Palau is ramping up for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting—hotel rooms are being secured, a “progressive” security plan is taking shape with international support, and officials are urging residents with spare rooms to list them on Airbnb. Peace Corps Returns: After an eight-year absence, the Peace Corps is back in Palau, swearing in nine volunteers who will teach English literacy in elementary schools nationwide for two years. Belau Games & SORA Date Set: Palau’s State of the Republic Address is confirmed for July 22, with pensions, aviation, and the national budget on the agenda. Smart Golf Partnership: Taiwan and Palau are teaming up to launch a Smart Golf Experience Pavilion at the Taiwan–Palau Trade & Cultural Show, blending simulators and tech with tourism goals. NEMO Marine Safety: A Small Craft Warning is in effect for Kayangel and Angaur, with the rest of Palau under a Small Craft Advisory as rough seas persist. Dengue Alert for Travelers: Hawaii’s DOH confirmed a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu, bringing 2026 totals to six and urging residents to cut standing water to reduce mosquito breeding. Regional Security Anxiety: Palau’s president renewed calls for Pacific cooperation and transparency after China’s nuclear-capable missile test, with leaders across the region condemning the move. ADB Financing for Resilience: The Asian Development Bank approved $12.5 million to help Palau strengthen fiscal resilience and public financial management ahead of economic and environmental shocks. Local Culture in Schools: Angaur Elementary School will become the custodian of ancient pottery and shell tools through Palau’s first school-based archaeological exhibition.