New PM’s first overseas push: Newly elected Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will travel to Australia for talks with Anthony Albanese in Canberra on 3 June, with economic development and security high on the agenda. Disaster response: Wale is also leading a reassurance visit to Tropical Cyclone Maila-affected communities in Western and Choiseul, with Australian funding and coordination through the National Disaster Council. U.S. investment deal: In Honiara, the U.S. and Solomon Islands signed a Solomon Islands–United States Investment Incentive Agreement to unlock private capital for jobs, infrastructure, connectivity and energy. Maritime security focus: UK Royal Navy HMS Tamar’s visit to Solomon Islands highlighted growing maritime threats like IUU fishing and narcotics, alongside renewed UK–SI cooperation. Regional fisheries enforcement: Pacific partners completed Operation Tui Moana 2026, conducting 61 vessel inspections and identifying vessels of interest, with investigations ongoing. Local safety action: Malaita chiefs have given police the green light to hunt crocodiles after two fatal attacks on the Wairaha River. Business and labour tensions: Reports say China Railway’s mining camp has faced renewed backlash over worker treatment and food conditions. Tourism data: Kiribati’s 2025 International Visitor Survey report (with Solomon included in the regional data initiative) points to how Pacific tourism planning is being shaped by evidence.