New Media & Tourism: Venice Immersive’s “Nothing to See Here” uses extended reality to pull visitors into unsettling, semi-virtual scenes—turning a simple look into a surreal experience. Diplomacy & Faith: Pacific nations’ Jerusalem embassy push is framed by experts as driven less by strategy and more by Christian belief and biblical prophecy. Weather & Climate Services: Solomon Islands is using the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-8) in Tonga to press for stronger equipment, financing, technology and partnerships to improve forecasts and warnings. Health Cooperation: A Solomon Islands MHMS delegation advanced health ties with India, including steps toward recognising the Indian Pharmacopoeia and implementing health MOUs. Elections Integrity: UNDP says technology could help reduce electoral malpractice and strengthen trust ahead of the 2028 joint elections. Skills & Education: The first five students depart for China under the “1,000 students per year” initiative, targeting vocational training and science-teacher capacity. Roads & Community Input: Malaita road upgrades move closer after consultations tied to World Bank-funded SIRAP2 safeguards and planning. Workforce Development: MEHRD launched a facilitators induction programme to better support teachers in rural and remote communities. Marine Conservation: World Dolphin Day highlights dolphin endangerment and threats like bycatch, alongside calls for stronger protections.