One-China Policy Push: Nauru’s Cabinet has ordered all public servants and state-owned enterprise staff at home and abroad to follow the “One China” principle, including stricter rules on Taiwan-related terminology, symbols and official dealings—an approach that follows Nauru’s 2024 switch of diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. Deep-Sea Mining Rules Under Pressure: The UN’s deep-sea mining regulator is warning Pacific states not to be swept into a renewed rush after the U.S. signalled it would issue permits outside the International Seabed Authority’s process; Nauru’s own government-linked application for U.S. permits is part of the wider legal and environmental fight over who sets the rules. Climate Accountability Vote: The UN General Assembly backed a resolution endorsing an ICJ climate ruling, with the U.S. among the opponents—keeping pressure on states to act on fossil-fuel-driven warming. Regional Trade & Cost of Living: A Nauruan minister says direct cargo shipping and expanded trade with China are lowering prices and improving livelihoods, with food security still a key concern. Visa Fee Cuts Revenue Risk: New Zealand’s Pacific visa fee reductions and longer default visas are projected to cut revenue by about $1–2 million a year, raising pressure on immigration funding. Disaster Support in the Region: The U.S. SBA opened an additional Saipan business recovery centre to help small businesses and residents apply for disaster loans after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Local Culture on Screen: Nauru released its first short feature film online, “Far End of the Sea,” featuring local cast and Australian talent.