Pacific Security Diplomacy: Australia PM Anthony Albanese arrived in Fiji to sign the Vuvale Union with PM Sitiveni Rabuka, then heads to Honiara to advance a new treaty with Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale as regional security talks heat up. Regional Governance: Forum Chair Wale (and PIF leaders) pushed for faster progress on Pacific-led regional security and stronger regional institutions ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau. Maritime Sovereignty: Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele warned unresolved maritime boundaries still threaten sovereignty and ocean management, urging decisive action to finish remaining boundary work. Parliament & Policing Support: PNG police personnel are set to deploy to Honiara to help with security for an upcoming Parliament sitting. Water & Climate Risk: Solomon Water warned Honiara, Auki, Noro and Tulagi may face temporary rationing under El Niño and urged conservation. Mining Integrity: Government, UNDP and the UK backed stronger coordination to curb corruption and revenue leakage as Solomon Islands moves toward rejoining EITI. Agriculture Recovery: MALD received NZ agricultural tools for Cyclone Maila recovery. Media Ethics: Parliament consulted on a Code of Ethics for the Parliamentary Press Corps to lift professionalism and accountability.