Maritime & Trade Sanctions: The US sanctioned the Palau-flagged chemical tanker MAYMEI after it arrived in Bangladesh for recycling, leaving it stranded offshore at Chattogram and prompting the importer to move to return the ship. Shipping Security: The Palau Ship Registry says the tanker James II was no longer on Palau’s books when it was reportedly hit in a Black Sea drone attack, despite tracking databases still showing a Palau link. Diplomacy & Tourism: Palau President Surangel Whipps defended Taiwan ties amid China pressure and called for closer Japan cooperation, while Taiwan’s VP Hsiao Bi-khim is set to visit Palau June 6–10 to review projects in healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. Local Business & Services: A Koror laundromat boom is taking off as tourism and hospitality demand grow, with coin-op laundry expanding from small starts into commercial linen services. Public Health & Sustainability: A World Oceans Day-linked column argues clothing-based sun protection can be kinder to ecosystems than sunscreen, while still noting when lotion is needed. Disaster & Industry Safety (Regional): A Myanmar Shan State blast killed at least 55 after mining explosives stored in a rebel-controlled area detonated accidentally, raising alarms about explosives handling in conflict zones.