Ireland Visa Rules: Migration Minister Colm Brophy says Ireland will require visas from 15 June 2026 for travellers from Nicaragua, St Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia, including holders of diplomatic and service passports, with a transit visa also needed for stopovers; transitional arrangements run 15 June–14 July. Deep-Sea Mining Governance: Nauru-linked contractor Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. has joined Tonga’s TOML in new ITLOS Seabed Disputes Chamber cases (Nos. 34 and 35) against the International Seabed Authority, challenging “specific attention” compliance moves and arguing due-process and transparency failures. Pacific Ocean Politics: Former Forum SG Dame Meg Taylor warns that rising rivalry and foreign funding could weaken Pacific-led ocean governance, urging stronger economic independence and unity as the region pushes its priorities in global ocean rules. Regional Security & Diplomacy: India and PNG held Foreign Office Consultations covering development, political engagement, economic cooperation and multilateral coordination, with both sides agreeing to deepen sector-by-sector ties. Cybercrime Cooperation: Fiji’s justice minister says Pacific countries are accelerating cybercrime reforms, with a regional handbook push underway through PILON to strengthen laws and defenses, including Nauru among participating jurisdictions. Disaster Watch: After a 7.8 quake off Mindanao, tsunami advisories were issued across many Pacific coasts including Nauru, while New Zealand says there’s no tsunami threat to it.