Nauru-Australia Deportations: Nauru has issued a rare “friendly” statement after MP Andrew Wilkie read allegations that officers overseeing the NZYQ cohort made “serious threats of physical violence” against non-citizens sent there under Australia’s 30-year deal. Regional Security Reset: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says he will review the secretive 2022 security pact with China, admitting he only saw the text days before his Australia trip, while pushing for a new comprehensive treaty with Canberra. Pacific Ocean Governance: Former Pacific Islands Forum SG Dame Meg Taylor warned that geopolitical rivalry and foreign funding could erode Pacific-led ocean decision-making, urging economic self-determination and stronger support for Pacific institutions. Tsunami Watch: After a 7.8 quake off Mindanao, US tsunami advisories covered many Pacific states including Nauru, with authorities told to move people off beaches and away from harbors. Fuel Pressure: Pacific fuel costs remain tight; Nauru raised diesel caps again (to about AU$2.9/l), while Samoa moved to an “amber alert” posture amid soaring diesel prices. EU Seafood Rules: EU training in Suva prepares Pacific fisheries authorities for new freezer-vessel food safety requirements that could affect most EU-listed Pacific-flagged vessels exporting to the EU. Tuna Management: A new FFA report says Pacific nations now manage 54% of the world’s tuna catch through two decades of regional cooperation, keeping major stocks healthy. Sports Diplomacy: Kiribati won the bid to host the 2030 Micronesian Games, reinforcing regional youth and cooperation.