Pacific Security Shock: China’s rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test over the Pacific has drawn sharp condemnation from Australia and New Zealand, with leaders warning it could destabilize the region and fuel nuclear proliferation. Micronesia in the Flight Path: Reports say the missile’s route passed over the Federated States of Micronesia and other Pacific waters, reigniting local concerns about safety and regional rules. Chuuk Classroom Support: A new look at JICA volunteers in Chuuk highlights Japanese specialists teaching language and supporting health and education—aid that feels even more vital as US foreign assistance pulls back. Marianas Storm Readiness: Typhoon Bavi continues to threaten the Marianas, with emergency agencies urging residents and mariners to prepare early as conditions worsen. Arts & Culture at Sea: A sailing essay asks whether modern connectivity is shrinking the romance of ocean adventure, while a Tuesday talk spotlights traditional star-path navigation through Emmy host Steve Thomas’s “The Last Navigator.” Book Picks for Readers: Poor Richard’s Books recommends nautical and nature-focused titles, including Eric Jay Dolin’s “The Wreck of the Mentor.”