Judicial Well-being: Chief Justice Peter Shivute says judicial demands must not be met at the cost of officers’ health, linking well-being to integrity and the proper administration of justice, and warning that stress shouldn’t be stigmatised. Domestic Violence & Police Powers: Naoero’s Parliament passed amendments strengthening domestic violence protections and allowing police to keep investigating even if victims withdraw complaints, while also clarifying that anyone can report abuse. Aviation & Sovereignty: Nauru Airlines has ended the North Pacific Connector’s Pohnpei and Koror sectors after Australia’s interim contract expired, with the next subsidised operator still under tender evaluation—leaving Micronesian destinations temporarily without the service. Deep-Sea Mining Risks: A new Pacific report warns investor-state dispute rules could let mining firms sue Pacific governments over environmental or public-interest decisions, raising costs and pressure on sovereignty. Regional Security Politics: Pacific leaders head toward the Palau summit with unity calls, but hard questions remain—especially around how to respond to China’s recent missile test. Citizenship-by-Investment Debate: Naoero defends its citizenship program as part of economic resilience after New Zealand urged the Pacific to prioritise stronger local economies over aid. Asylum Legacy: Coverage marks 25 years since the Tampa affair, recalling how Australia’s “stop the boats” era reshaped politics and offshore processing outcomes for people sent to Nauru.