Jerusalem Embassy Fallout: Naoero (Nauru) has opened an embassy in occupied Jerusalem, joining a growing Pacific bloc that cites religious conviction and “God first” diplomacy; Israel says it will send medical equipment and water systems, while the Arab League, Jordan, and the OIC all condemned the move as illegal under UN resolutions and urged reversal. Pacific Islands Forum Politics: At the PIF leaders’ meeting in Palau, attendance gaps and diplomatic friction stood out, with China’s pressure over Taiwan participation and missile-test tensions dominating discussion, and leaders leaving “empty chairs” as unity claims met real-world absences. Australia–Pacific Deals and Rights: Australia’s offshore detention legacy returned to the spotlight as Human Rights Watch renewed criticism of the NZYQ-era deportation framework tied to Naoero, while separate reporting highlighted Australia’s push for deeper security and governance cooperation across the Pacific. Regional Mobility & Connectivity: New analysis links Australia–Pacific agreements to climate mobility and movement pathways, and Nauru Airlines’ restored four-island air link underscores how transport policy shapes everyday government delivery. Fisheries Leadership: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency won a major FAO fisheries management medal, reinforcing regional control over ocean resources as deep-sea mining debates intensify.