Pacific Security & Trade: The U.S. carried out a seventh straight night of strikes on Iran, hitting surveillance, logistics, weapons storage and maritime assets—raising fears for global fuel routes through the Strait of Hormuz, with knock-on costs felt far beyond the region. Tonga Governance & Social Services: Tonga has started construction of its first integrated aged care facility at Houma, Tongatapu, backed by the ADB, Japan and Tonga, aiming to strengthen social protection as the 60+ population grows. Tonga Media & Public Safety: Tonga’s Media Association of Tonga says the rising drug threat demands stronger reporting and better journalist protection, citing major Pacific seizures and the role of trafficking routes. SDGs & Development Finance: Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua presented Tonga’s second Voluntary National Review at the UN, highlighting progress on water, renewable energy and resilience while urging faster, more flexible international support. Agriculture & Resilience: A Samoa-led climate-resilient taro project is testing alley cropping, improved weed control and fallow management to protect soil and yields under harsher weather. Local Business & Exports: A Lau woman is turning traditional knowledge into a growing export business, producing magimagi and dilo oil and selling via social media across the region. Regional Diplomacy: New Zealand and Fiji renewed the Duavata Partnership for five years, focusing on trade, security and climate cooperation. Pacific Health & Crime Risks: Regulators across the Pacific are cracking down on illicit finance schemes, warning communities— including Tonga—about crypto investment promotions.