Guam Economy & Tourism: Dusit Place in Tumon is adding momentum with four new tenants, including New Era (first Guam store), Shogun Teppanyaki, SRS Chrono luxury watches, and an upcoming Paradise Premium Fitness, as Dusit pushes the plaza as a shopping-dining-wellness destination and looks ahead to the Aquarium of Guam’s renovated reopening later this year. Pacific Diplomacy & Development: On UNGA sidelines, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar chaired the second FIPIC foreign ministers meeting, with Pacific leaders reaffirming cooperation on renewable energy, climate action, disaster resilience, education, healthcare and capacity building, while Jaishankar also said India has been placed on the Pacific Islands Forum “strategic partner stream.” Climate & Food/Water Risks: Pacific leaders warned that a strong El Niño could strain food and water supplies and raise cyclone risks, urging faster access to climate finance and better delivery of adaptation support like the Pacific Resilience Facility. Micronesia Security Cooperation: The Marshall Islands and the United States advanced security coordination at a working-level meeting, with a major focus on the RMI’s cybersecurity priorities alongside homeland defense, maritime security and disaster management. Deep-Sea Mining Fight (CNMI/Guam): Activists are pressing CNMI Gov. David Apatang to use a narrow federal authority to stop a Dec. 16 deep-sea mining lease sale, but Apatang says he won’t ask Interior to pause or cancel before an Oct. 19 deadline, pointing instead to formal public comments and ongoing lawsuits. Health & Community: Guam Cancer Care’s Strides for the Cure 2K/5K returns Oct. 3 near Dusit Thani, with proceeds funding its Kids for the Cure cancer education program for school-age children. Business & Compliance (Guam): Guam’s Alcoholic Beverage Control board approved eight license applications, including upgrades and new openings tied to Micronesia Mall and local businesses. Pacific Identity & Names: Nauru officially changed its name to Naoero after Parliament approved a constitutional amendment, with President David Adeang urging the world to “say our name” at the UN.