Offshore processing crisis on Nauru: A new Asylum Seeker Resource Centre report says people held in Nauru’s community detention are going hungry and struggling to access clean water, despite Australia funding the scheme; 99% of 78 surveyed said the $260 fortnightly allowance can’t cover enough food, with most reporting rare access to fresh produce and 82% lacking easy access to free, clean drinking water. Australia funding questioned: Coverage also highlights Australia’s spending of more than $9m per person last year, raising the question of why basic necessities still aren’t affordable. Nauru legal pressure on policing powers: A “quiet” change to Nauru policing powers tied to community monitoring officers is drawing claims it may be aimed at frustrating Federal Court challenges. Taiwan- PNG diplomatic shock: The US State Department says it’s “deeply concerned” after Papua New Guinea moved to close Taiwan’s representative office, calling it part of China’s intimidation campaign. Regional security jitters: China’s submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile test across the South Pacific has prompted fresh condemnation and renewed calls for Pacific security cooperation. Nauru connectivity: Nauru Airlines has ended scheduled services to Koror and Pohnpei on its North Pacific Connector route, leaving questions over future air links. Pacific climate accountability: Pacific leaders ahead of the Forum are shifting from awareness to accountability, financing, and delivery on climate commitments.