Pacific Oceans & Minerals: Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Palau backed stronger ocean sovereignty, fisheries rules, and a push to coordinate on deep-sea minerals and marine pollution, including work toward the 2027 BBNJ talks. Climate Finance: The Green Climate Fund says it has doubled Pacific commitments over three years and may approve another US$1b, as Pacific governments press for faster, simpler access to climate money. Debt & Sovereignty: A World Bank update warns Pacific debt is rising and squeezing fiscal space, with climate disasters and heavy fuel imports adding pressure. Tonga–US Digital Infrastructure: Tonga and the US agreed to feasibility work for modernising Tonga’s government data centre and network, with cybersecurity and cloud migration central to the plan. US Investment Push: The US announced over US$150m for Pacific energy security, anti–illegal fishing, port upgrades, and policing cooperation—Tonga flagged for fuel storage and data-centre studies. Maritime Security & Drugs: Australia unveiled a US$600m surveillance program under the Waqa Moana initiative to target narco-submarines and small vessels moving drugs through the Pacific to Australia. Antarctic Krill & Whales: Tonga’s PM Fakafanua urged greater Pacific action on Antarctic krill fishing, warning it could affect humpback whales, tourism, and coastal livelihoods. Housing (Local Services): A new sector-led housing model is moving ahead in Kāpiti, with community oversight aimed at expanding affordable rental homes.