Climate & Media Capacity: SPREP is backing a regional media workshop in Tonga (Sept 17–18) to help Pacific journalists report on weather and climate, feeding into PMC8 and the 4th Pacific Meteorology Ministers Meeting. Nauru-China Diplomacy: President David Adeang tells Xinhua that ties with China—resumed in Jan 2024—are exceeding expectations, boosting development and reaffirming the one-China principle. Nauru-China Trade Costs: Nauru’s commerce minister says direct cargo shipping and more frequent trade with China are cutting prices and easing food supply pressures, with monthly services stabilising in 2026. NZYQ Deportee Deal Scrutiny: Senate estimates hear Nauru withdrew $30.5m from the Australian-backed NZYQ trust, including $19.8m to pay down a loan expanding the national airline fleet, while Australia has kept key resettlement details private. Deep-Sea Mining Rules: The UN’s seabed mining regulator warns Pacific states not to be swept into a renewed rush; Nauru’s Metals Company joint venture has applied for US permits, which the ISA says bypass its lawful process. Taiwan Terminology Clash: Taiwan’s Taipei Trade Office rejects Nauru’s “province of China” label after Nauru’s Cabinet directive to officials to follow the one-China principle. Regional Security & Influence: The Quad’s New Delhi meeting highlights new port, energy and maritime initiatives, while Pacific voices question decisions being made without island representation. Border Policy Watch (OSB): Australia’s Operation Sovereign Borders update for April reports returns, transfers to regional processing, and resettlements, with Nauru handling protection claims.