Taiwan-PNG Shock: Papua New Guinea moved to close Taiwan’s Port Moresby trade and economic office “immediately,” drawing U.S. concern and renewed attention on how big-power security moves ripple through Pacific diplomacy. AI Diplomacy: China released a new set of international AI cooperation case studies, highlighting “AI Plus” projects and people-focused AI-for-good partnerships. Climate Land Loss: A Pacific Security College policy paper warns climate-driven land loss is being ignored in regional security planning, with Solomon Islands communities already losing habitable land. Fisheries Under Pressure: Reporting from Malaita highlights how warming seas and shifting tuna patterns threaten food security, while observer coverage and compliance checks remain a key challenge for tuna sustainability. Local Tech & Jobs: A Solomon Islands tech and engineering firm secured a Preferred Supplier Agreement for rural development contracts, showing how local businesses are plugging into national procurement. Healthcare Upgrade: Japan handed over the upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita, adding emergency, imaging, operating theatre and other services. Food Security Research: SINU and Australia’s CSIRO advanced local feed solutions to cut livestock and tilapia costs for farmers. Marine Protection Push: Solomon Islands joined the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), aiming to protect transboundary marine biodiversity—if management and enforcement keep up. SIBC Audience Survey: SIBC invited consultants to run a nationwide audience survey covering radio, TV and digital engagement across Honiara and provinces. Student Exchange: Seven SINU students returned after a winter school in Melbourne focused on sustainability and SDGs. Sanitation Training: A KOICA/UNICEF-backed sanitation program is helping rural communities tackle open defecation with low-cost household toilet skills. Immersive Climate Storytelling: Human Rights Watch and Mark Ruffalo’s VR documentary “Solwata” is set to premiere at Venice Immersive, spotlighting Solomon Islands communities facing relocation.