Nauru Identity & Sovereignty: Nauru’s parliament has passed an unopposed move to hold a referendum to formally adopt “Naoero,” reviving the island’s indigenous name and reframing how the country presents itself abroad. Nauru Remembrance Day: Naoero marked 29 June Remembrance Day with a ceremony honouring the 83rd anniversary of wartime exile, including a wreath-laying, flag lowering, and a call to rebuild through community care and unity. Regional Security Diplomacy: Australia and Vanuatu signed the revised Nakamal Agreement after months of tense talks, with Vanuatu dropping clauses that would have restricted third-party investment in critical infrastructure—while still committing that no foreign military base or infrastructure will be allowed and that critical infrastructure stays “free from militarisation.” Pacific Geopolitics: Australia’s Pacific Affairs minister says China is seeking a permanent security presence, pointing to policing cooperation as a key channel. Nauru in International Legal Spotlight: A UN special rapporteur report says Australia can’t dodge responsibility for asylum seekers sent to Nauru, arguing contracting out obligations doesn’t remove accountability. Seabed Governance Clash: Nauru-sponsored deep-sea mining firms NORI and TOML have filed cases against the International Seabed Authority, challenging due process and transparency in an ongoing compliance inquiry. Public Health Pressure: A global obesity ranking places Nauru at the top, citing extremely high overweight/obesity levels and severe health risks.