Sanctions & loopholes: The EU approved its 21st Russia sanctions package on July 23, adding 218 new sanctioned entities and widening the net to banks, drone makers, ship-servicing crews, athletes, oil refineries, and even crypto platforms—while countries as far-flung as the Marshall Islands appear in the search for ways around restrictions. Marshallese culture: A King’s Chapel conference brought Marshallese church members together from across the islands and from abroad, including Hawaii and Washington/Oregon, to celebrate community and faith. Ocean of Peace under pressure: Pacific churches are urging leaders to keep the region’s “Ocean of Peace” vision grounded in justice and dialogue, warning it’s being pulled toward defence and security deals after the Fiji–Australia Veitacini Treaty. Fuel-cost strain: A new analysis says distant war is hitting Pacific families through higher fuel and food prices, stressing how imported petroleum costs ripple into transport, electricity, and even health services. Climate land-loss warning: A Pacific Security College paper warns climate-driven land loss is becoming a fault line for peace and security, with communities already forced to move as flooding and erosion intensify. Leadership opportunity: UNITAR is calling for applications for a Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction programme for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026, open to motivated applicants across Pacific Island countries including the Marshall Islands. Marshall Islands in global shipping: Marshall Islands–incorporated Global Ship Lease and Star Bulk both announced upcoming earnings calls and webcasts, underscoring the islands’ ties to international maritime business.