Court & Governance: Solomon Islands Attorney-General John Muria Jnr says the new Coalition’s court challenge to force Parliament is a “futile exercise,” arguing it lacks a reasonable cause of action and failed due process, as the High Court resumes Friday for a strike-out bid. Extractives Oversight: Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare urges AG Gabriel Suri to step aside from APID-related matters as investigations begin into 33 bauxite shipments from West Rennell. Security Agreements: PM Matthew Wale says the China security pact will stay secret due to a non-disclosure clause, while promising more transparency and stronger parliamentary scrutiny for future security deals. Sports & Youth: Honiara hosted a World Cup fan parade, while in regional football PNG booked the OFC U-19 spot with a 5-1 win over the Cook Islands; locally, Kwaibaita Football League opened in Malaita and SINU student Kevin Olea won a council seat. Infrastructure & Jobs: Work on Honiara’s Aviation Complex Building nears completion, and North Guadalcanal received 13 trucks for economic zones to boost farm-to-market transport. Health & Climate: WHO launched a practical manual to strengthen antimicrobial resistance response, and Pacific leaders renewed calls for peace as fuel shocks hit the region.