Naoero Name Change at UN: President David Adeang told the UN General Assembly that the Republic of Nauru is now officially “Naoero,” saying it restores the traditional name and pronunciation and urging the world to “Say our name.” ICC Withdrawal Push: At the same UN week, Naoero became the only country to follow US President Donald Trump’s call to leave the International Criminal Court, with Adeang saying Naoero will deposit its withdrawal instruments before leaving New York. Deep-Sea Mining Clash: Adeang also used the UN platform to criticize delays at the International Seabed Authority, warning that if rules aren’t finished, countries may act without waiting for multilateral agreement. Diplomacy Reset: Georgia and Naoero established diplomatic relations after Naoero ended recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, with a protocol signed in New York. Regional Legal Capacity: In Nadi, Fiji’s Attorney-General opened a Pacific writeshop for submissions to the ICJ on climate change, with Naoero among participating island states. India-PIC Cooperation: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired FIPIC talks in New York, offering tailored capacity-building for Pacific priorities and meeting Adeang to reaffirm development support. Pacific Climate Messaging: Pacific leaders used UNGA to press for climate finance as a present reality, with Tuvalu and Solomon Islands stressing existential risk and vulnerability.