Tsunami Watch: A powerful 7.7 quake struck off Mindanao, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific, with Solomon Islands included in regional advisories and officials urged to keep coastal communities informed and follow local safety instructions. Disaster Response: Philippines authorities say emergency agencies are activated and evacuation orders issued in affected provinces as officials verify damage and casualties. Pacific Security & Climate: Former PIF secretary-general Dame Meg Taylor warns growing geopolitical rivalry and foreign funding dependence could weaken Pacific-led governance, while Australia and New Zealand reaffirm support for Pacific-led regionalism ahead of the Forum. EU Development Focus: EU officials say projects on renewable energy and water/sanitation are building climate resilience in Solomon Islands, and they remain confident the new government won’t slow EU-funded work. Weather Alert: SIMS issues strong wind warning for Rennell and Bellona, southern Makira, Western Province, Guadalcanal, Temotu and the Russell Islands, advising sea travellers and communities to take precautions. Community & Inclusion: UNICEF reports WASH upgrades in dozens of schools, but notes many still lack basic sanitation and hygiene services.