Shipping safety and food security: Ukraine says Russia launched drone strikes on three foreign-flagged merchant vessels in the Black Sea export corridor, with fires reported aboard ships and injuries after a strike on the Vanuatu-flagged “Ant”; the vessels were said to be registered under flags including Comoros, raising fresh concerns for international maritime routes tied to global grain and trade. Health and climate risk: New research warns chikungunya could expand into temperate regions as warming boosts Aedes mosquito suitability, potentially turning parts of Europe and North America into future hotspots by 2100. Small-island innovation: The Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 is open for agrifood innovators targeting Small Island Developing States, with Comoros among eligible SIDS and finalists set for workshops and investor matchmaking in Hangzhou. Tourism governance for islands: UN Tourism representation for small island tourism economies is gaining momentum, with calls for a dedicated thematic office beyond the current SIDS framework. Blue-economy and connectivity context: A policy piece highlights why the south-western Indian Ocean—including the Mozambique Channel—deserves more attention for stability and prosperity, especially for France and India.