Nuclear & Ocean Health: Global marine scientists, via the U.S. National Association of Marine Laboratories, are urging Japan to stop next year’s planned release of Fukushima-Daiichi contaminated water into the Pacific, saying Japan and the IAEA have not provided enough solid safety data and that Pacific Islands Forum options beyond discharge should be fully considered. Cost-of-Living & Care Access: A new analysis warns the U.S.-Iran conflict is pushing up fuel prices across the Pacific, straining household budgets and making it harder for governments to protect essentials like health clinics. Community Wellbeing & Faith: A Pacific-focused message on “joy” highlights everyday care and community support as a health-and-wellbeing practice, including local stories from Ebeye and Marshallese ministry work abroad. Peace, Security & Health Risks: The Pacific Conference of Churches warns that the Ocean of Peace vision should stay rooted in justice and human dignity—not militarisation—linking security choices to environmental protection and long-term wellbeing. Climate & Land Health: A new Pacific policy paper flags land loss from rising seas as a growing peace and security threat, with flooding already affecting major urban areas in Majuro and increasing displacement pressures. Marshall Islands Nuclear Legacy: National Atomic Veterans Day coverage revisits Bikini and Enewetak testing impacts and ongoing radiation exposure concerns for veterans. Diplomacy & Regional Pressure: Taiwan’s vice president says China is “suppressing” Taiwan’s space after Papua New Guinea moved to close Taiwan’s representative office, with the Marshall Islands noted as one of the few Pacific states maintaining formal ties with Taiwan. Public Health Coverage: A WHO-UNICEF report finds many Pacific countries miss childhood vaccination targets, including gaps in measles and other vaccines that leave children vulnerable.