Palau Diplomacy: President Surangel Whipps Jr. says Palau’s new embassy in Australia should open in July or August, with Ambassador Roland Tangelbad’s credentials to be presented when the office is ready. Regional Security: The U.S. State Department says it is “deeply concerned” after Papua New Guinea ordered the closure of Taiwan’s representative office, calling it part of Beijing’s intimidation campaign—an issue that keeps reshaping Pacific diplomacy. Pacific Governance: Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela urged OACPS ministers in Brussels to modernize the organization and focus on practical delivery for small island states, highlighting a Pacific four-point plan on climate resilience, the blue economy, and connectivity. Local Courts & Utilities: The Tmetbab Clan has sued Palau Public Utilities Corporation over an alleged expired lease for a Koror water-tank site, seeking eviction and damages. Public Safety & Health: A Koror woman faces drug trafficking and reckless endangerment charges after THC gummies allegedly sickened three elderly women at a luncheon. Sports & Inclusion: Belau Games organizers rejected a petition to add women to the spearfishing event, saying rules and safety plans were already finalized. Marine Science: PICRC ran a ReefCloud training workshop in Kosrae to strengthen regional coral monitoring using AI-assisted tools.