Palau Port Upgrade Sparks Security Fears: The U.S. plans a $500 million rebuild of Palau’s main wharf for Navy berthing, plus dredging, radar work, and airfield expansion—prompting residents to ask how they’d be protected if conflict reaches the islands. Renewables Push in Palau: A new ADB study says private renewable investment across the Pacific is still thin; it points to Palau among countries needing better planning, bankable contracts, and stronger utilities to attract more investors. Wave Energy Survey for Palau: A Taiwanese team is scouting seabed sites off Palau’s east and south coasts for gravity-based wave power, aiming to test with real local wave data before any build. Regional Fisheries Leadership: Pacific countries, including Palau, backed Pacific-led tuna and fisheries solutions at COFI37 in Rome, calling for stronger recognition and support for science-based regional management. Social Protection Gap in Pacific SIDS: A UN DESA brief highlights that while Palau and the Cook Islands have coverage above 90%, many other Pacific states fall below 30%, leaving people exposed to climate and price shocks. U.S. Trade-Over-Aid Shift: Washington says it’s deepening Pacific engagement with more private-sector development and maritime security, including support announced around Palau’s PIF leaders meeting. Missing Divers Search Ends: Palau officials have called off the search for two missing scuba divers off the Peleliu Wall after a five-day effort.