China–Pacific diplomacy: India and Papua New Guinea reviewed bilateral ties in virtual Foreign Office Consultations, covering development, politics, economics and regional issues. Climate action: 350.org’s Pacific Climate Warriors urged more Pacific governments to back the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of Bonn. Local sports and youth: Solomon Islands’ hockey outreach in North East Guadalcanal used sport to promote healthy living, learning and leadership. Pacific Games funding: The 2023 Pacific Games organising committee launched a SBD50,000 programme to support Solomon Islands national sports federations. Security and transparency: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands’ China security pact will stay secret due to a non-disclosure clause, while promising more parliamentary oversight for future agreements. Cyclone Maila recovery: Government estimates about $150 million needed for recovery across health, education, livelihoods and housing. Rural development: North Guadalcanal received 13 trucks to boost market access for farmers. Food security: KGA and Solomon Tobacco distributed 35,000 vegetable seedlings in Honiara to support household nutrition and small income.