Starlink Access in French Polynesia: SpaceX says Starlink roaming for subscribers using international plans could be suspended as early as August 10 if used outside their home country for 30+ consecutive days, raising alarms for remote islands that rely on the service for work and daily life; Local Telecom Regulation: French Polynesia is preparing a bill to authorize Starlink in “white zones,” with requirements for local authorization, operator registration, and a representative office, so roaming users can be shifted to territory-compliant offers; Pacific Security: In an interview, the Commander of the French Pacific Command says France had advance notice of China’s SLBM launch into the South Pacific and views it through the lens of credible nuclear deterrence, while stressing France’s role as a sovereign Pacific power; Ocean Governance: Bloomberg Philanthropies pledges $260 million to help small island nations implement and enforce ocean protections under the new High Seas Treaty, aiming to turn conservation commitments into real management; High Seas Mining Pressure: A US startup seeks approval to lease seabed areas just beyond French Polynesia, Cook Islands, and Kiribati exclusive rights for mining exploration, reigniting concerns about bypassing international rules; World Cup & Defence Debate: Coverage argues the Pacific faces double standards in defence and geopolitics as the World Cup ends and international stances shift.