Pacific Diplomacy: Foreign ministers in Fiji are debating whether to issue a joint condemnation of China’s nuclear-capable missile test, but divisions are blocking agreement, with New Zealand’s Winston Peters warning some countries may be coming with “predetermined” positions. Foreign Policy Reset: Solomon Islands’ Rick Houenipwela says Honiara is restoring ties with traditional partners like the U.S. and Australia while keeping its “friends to all and enemy to none” approach under PM Matthew Wale. One China Reaffirmed: Wale tells Parliament the One-China policy remains the cornerstone of relations with Beijing, framing the “reset” as delivering tangible benefits. Regional Security Treaty Idea: Solomon Islands’ proposal for a regional security treaty is on the PIF foreign ministers’ agenda, with debate focused on how it could change decision-making norms. Parliament & Governance: PM Wale urges MPs to rise above division and deliver reforms, while David Gina is elected unopposed Deputy Speaker. Justice & Legal Reform: Minister Clezy Rore says three major bills—Attorney General, Director of Public Prosecutions, and Public Solicitor—are finalised as the biggest legal changes since 1978. Public Service Accountability: Transparency Solomon Islands reacts to an Auditor General report on attendance management, alleging nearly $1 billion lost to absenteeism. National ID & Civil Registration: Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga says every Solomon Islander will get a national ID card under a new Civil Registration Bill. Education: Wale announces nationwide fee-free education by 2027. Infrastructure: Kirakira Wharf construction reaches 90% completion; Ahanga Wharf work resumes after new piling equipment is delivered. Honiara Urgency: Maelanga calls for urgent action to fix Honiara’s sanitation, waste, infrastructure, and public order issues. Agriculture Push: MALD says it will prioritise implementing the 2026–2030 agriculture plan, including deploying 50 agricultural officers to all constituencies. Sports & Society: OFC confirms Aug 12 talks on FIFA’s tournament sell-off plan, with Solomon Islands among member associations. Human Interest: Two New Zealand climbers rescued after eight days on Mount Popomanaseu say they never lost hope.