Pacific Women Leaders Meeting: Solomon Islands’ John Maneniaru says women, youth and people with disabilities are hit hardest as fuel prices, supply shocks and conflict raise costs across the Blue Pacific, urging leaders to move from policy to action. EU Tuna Rules: Fisheries officials from Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu are training in Suva on new EU freezer vessel requirements that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific freezer vessels, with tighter cold-chain standards to prevent histamine poisoning. Trade Agenda: Senior Pacific trade officials meet in Honiara to shape the region’s trade priorities, including stronger implementation of agreements and next steps on labour mobility. Cyclone Maila Recovery: GREAT/MEHRD is prioritising school repairs in Choiseul and Western Province after Tropical Cyclone Maila, with assessments already underway to reopen safe learning spaces. Australia–Solomons Reset: New PM Matthew Wale in Canberra says his government will review the 2022 China security pact and begin negotiations on a comprehensive strategic treaty with Australia, while reaffirming Pacific-led cooperation. Labour Mobility Visit: Foreign Minister Rick Hou visited Golden Cockerel workers in Australia, stressing fair conditions and the scheme’s role in jobs and remittances. Fuel Cost Pressure: Regional leaders warn Middle East-linked oil price spikes are driving up hardship for vulnerable Pacific communities. Gizo Airport Push: Western Province Premier Billy Veo urges SIACL to fast-track upgrades to the Nusatupe terminal to match the tourism importance of the province. Rice Development: Chinese JAAS experts begin a two-month mission with MALD to boost mechanised commercial rice farming and cut reliance on imported rice.