Nauru Court of Appeal strengthens bench: Former Papua New Guinea Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika was sworn in to serve on Nauru’s Court of Appeal, with Vice President Lionel Aingimea saying the appointment will bolster the judiciary and uphold law and order. Cybercrime warning for the Pacific: Interpol reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime across Asia and the South Pacific, with many countries—especially small island states—struggling with preparedness, laws, and enforcement capacity. Pacific security debate heats up: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale floated a Pacific-wide security pact in Canberra, pushing a “Pacific-led” security architecture while signalling China should not play a major role in regional security. Fuel crisis framed as security risk: At the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Suva, leaders—including Nauru, Tuvalu and PNG—warned the fuel crunch is now an economic security threat, with PNG exploring smaller refineries to support regional fuel resilience. Regional fisheries shake-up: Tokelau was removed from the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA), risking fisheries revenue and VDS access, while Vanuatu reportedly took its place. Nauru-linked diplomacy and mobility: President David Adeang practised yoga alongside officials abroad for International Yoga Day, while separate coverage highlights how FSM citizens can enlist in the US military under the Compact of Free Association.