Citizenship & Economic Strategy: Naoero (formerly Nauru) is defending its citizenship-by-investment programme, saying it helps families plan for global uncertainty while funding development—after New Zealand FM Winston Peters urged Pacific countries to shift from aid dependence toward stronger local economies and warned outsiders shouldn’t gain “too much” influence inside the region. Aviation & Subsidies: Nauru Airlines’ Australian-backed North Pacific Connector has ended without a replacement operator named; Australia says bids are still under evaluation for a weekly subsidised route, while Naoero’s minister calls the delay a “slap in the face” for the state airline. Trade & Food Security: Fiji shipped its first pilot produce consignment—54 boxes of fruits, vegetables and root crops—to Naoero under a PIDF partnership, a test for expanding Northern Pacific market access for Fijian farmers. Regional Unity on Security: Pacific leaders head to Palau for the PIF summit with unity under strain after disagreement over how to respond to China’s missile test; reports say Nauru and Kiribati did not back a proposed condemnation statement. Digital Connectivity: Australia says all PIF members are now connected to undersea cable networks, with funding supporting new links including primary connections for Nauru. Governance & Oversight: Australia’s treaties committee is set for public hearings on air services agreements involving Naoero and Kiribati, alongside defence-related treaty access arrangements.