Pacific Security Diplomacy: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese heads to Fiji to sign the Vuvale Union with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, then travels to Honiara to progress a new security treaty with Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale as regional talks build momentum. Parliament & Policing Support: A second batch of 30 PNG police officers is deployed to Honiara to help secure the upcoming Parliament sitting. Water & Climate Risk: Solomon Water warns El Niño could trigger temporary rationing in Honiara, Auki, Noro and Tulagi if supplies keep falling, urging customers to conserve. Mining Integrity: The Solomon Islands Government, UNDP and the UK reaffirm efforts to strengthen transparency and coordination in the mining sector as the country moves to rejoin EITI. Cyclone Recovery Aid: MALD receives 200 agricultural tools from New Zealand to support recovery from Tropical Cyclone Maila. Regional Governance: Pacific Islands Forum Troika leaders meet in Suva, with Wale pushing for stronger Pacific-led regional institutions ahead of the Palau leaders summit. Local Governance & Services: East Honiara delivers materials for the Aekafo footpath project, improving access and safety for residents.