Cyber & Finance: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light 2026 wrapped up with 5,811 arrests and $293M seized across 97 countries, targeting social-engineering scams and the money laundering behind them; investigators flagged 142,000+ victims and blocked 31,014 bank accounts, with crypto-linked laundering cases including a Thai wallet that processed $122.5M. Energy & Utilities: After Super Typhoon Bavi, Guam’s water and power restoration continues—GWA reported 80 wells online (with generator support) and all 99 water samples July 7–9 negative for total coliform, while GPA reported partial feeder and substation recovery and no expected generation shortfall. Palau Clean Energy: Palau’s solar-plus-storage project is set to add a 19.8MWh battery energy storage system, lifting total on-site storage to 15MWac/32.7MWh. Sustainable Food & Reefs: Palau opened its first community-managed satellite giant clam hatchery, funded via New Zealand’s Manaaki Fund and implemented with Conservation International Palau, aiming to boost seedlings for farmers and ease pressure on wild stocks. Trade & Tourism Tech: Taiwan and Palau will showcase smart golf at the Taiwan–Palau Trade & Cultural Show (July 10–12), including a Smart Golf Experience Pavilion and green mobility partnerships. Maritime Security: Somali piracy risk remains high in the Gulf of Aden/Red Sea area, with renewed attacks reported on Palau-flagged shipping and worsening humanitarian conditions for crews held off Somalia.