Solomon Islands–Australia Security Talks: Matthew Wale, newly PM and Pacific Islands Forum chair, floated a Pacific-wide security pact in Canberra, arguing for a “Pacific-led” security architecture and a reduced China role in regional security, while saying legal limits may block releasing the China-Solomons pact text. Regional Energy & Food Security: Pacific leaders warned the fuel crisis is now an economic security threat, pushing for stronger supply chains and faster energy transition as island economies face higher prices and inflation. Fisheries Enforcement Capacity: The Forum Fisheries Agency opened nominations for a Certificate IV in Fisheries Enforcement and Compliance (Cohort 12) to strengthen frontline compliance across member states, including Nauru. Nauru Court Appointments: Nauru’s judiciary welcomed former PNG Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika to the Court of Appeal, with Vice President Lionel Aingimea saying it strengthens appellate capacity. Clean Shipping Pact: Seven Pacific transport ministers signed the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership, aiming to coordinate a low-carbon maritime transition and climate-resilient ports. Refugee Week Pressure on Australia: Catholic refugee groups renewed calls for permanent pathways for about 700 people in limbo after offshore detention transfers, including those previously sent to Nauru and PNG. Deep-Sea Mining Legal Moves: Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. filed a case at ITLOS against the International Seabed Authority, seeking provisional measures over compliance scrutiny and due-process concerns. Pacific Peace Appeal: PIF leaders issued a global call for peace grounded in the Ocean of Peace Declaration, urging UN Charter principles amid rising global tensions.