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Last update: 9 hours agoPacific Security: China’s July nuclear-capable missile test has reignited tensions across the Pacific, with foreign ministers in Suva unable to agree on a joint statement condemning the launch, despite concerns from leaders including Papua New Guinea’s Justin Tkatchenko, while China urged countries not to “over-interpret” the move. Forum Diplomacy: China also warned the Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general after he confirmed Taiwan would attend the Palau summit later this month, keeping the “one-China” dispute front and center for Marshall Islands-linked partners. Weather Watch: The NWS says two tropical disturbances are being tracked near the Marshall Islands area, with monsoon conditions bringing sun, showers, and isolated thunderstorms, plus hazardous surf advisories. Maritime Safety (Marshall Islands-flagged): The US Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of 22 crew from the Marshall Islands-flagged vehicle carrier Min Jiang Kou after an engine-room fire south of Costa Rica; all were safely transferred to a ship bound for Akita, Japan. Tuna Industry: The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) opened applications for a new CEO to lead the PNA Office and strengthen sustainable tuna fisheries management.
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