Belau Games: The 2026 Belau Games opening ceremony has been moved to Monday, July 13, after a budget delay, with competitions already underway and the Games running through July 22 across 16 states and 21 sports. Youth Sports: Ngiwal Kidz 79 captured the youth baseball championship in a thrilling doubleheader, edging Meyuns Team B 7-6 before cruising to an 11-3 win over Team Bambee. Smart Golf: Taiwan and Palau are teaming up to launch a Smart Golf Experience Pavilion at the Taiwan–Palau Trade & Cultural Show (July 10–12), bringing golf simulators and sports tech to help grow Palau’s golf culture. Regional Security & Environment: Pacific leaders, including Palau’s President Surangel Whipps, condemned China’s nuclear-capable missile test as landing “right between our EEZs,” sparking fresh debate over the “blue continent” and safety in the Pacific. Film & Culture: Live-action “Moana” is being hailed as a major Pasifika cultural milestone for Hollywood, even as box office results lag behind the praise. Music: Bryan Adams announced Roll With The Punches Tour dates across Australia and New Zealand in early 2027, with tickets on sale July 20.