Climate & Media Skills: Tonga is partnering with Tonga National University to strengthen journalism training for climate and environmental reporting, with a proposed Bachelor of Arts aimed at better coverage of weather, early warnings, disasters, marine resources and sustainable development. Archaeology Meets Infrastructure: Lapita pottery fragments have been found at the construction site of Tonga’s new Parliament complex at Matatoa, adding ancient settlement context to a major rebuild after Cyclone Gita. Elections & Governance: Tonga’s Supervisor of Elections says writs for two by-elections are expected by week’s end for Tongatapu Two and Niua 17 after MPs were removed over bribery convictions. Maritime Security Training: The 25th SEACAT exercise began in Singapore with 16 Indo-Pacific nations, including Tonga, using updated forums to improve maritime crisis response and coordination. Pacific Trade & Food Exports: Pacific Trade Invest Australia is bringing 15 exporters from eight Pacific economies, including Tonga’s Nishi Foods, to Fine Food Australia (31 Aug–3 Sep) to connect with buyers. Regional Defence Cooperation: The Pacific Response Group’s leadership has shifted from Australia to the New Zealand Defence Force, with Tonga among contributing nations supporting humanitarian and crisis response. Sports (Tongan Talent): Mele Hufanga’s Warriors wāhine debut delivered a try and strong impact after months sidelined, highlighting Tongan talent in regional rugby league.