OFC Women’s Champions League: Auckland United sent a statement with an 11-1 demolition of Drehu Athletico Club, while Ba Women topped Group A after a record 6-0 win over Henderson Eels in Honiara; Hekari Women were held to a draw and now face a must-win clash. Foreign Policy: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands is pursuing a more balanced, respectful foreign policy while reaffirming enduring ties with Japan. Regional Security: Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement, a watered-down security and development pact that bars foreign military bases and militarisation of critical infrastructure, with Australia as the primary policing partner. Pacific Diplomacy: Wale heads to Fiji for the PIF Troika talks, after a recent visit to Papua New Guinea. Mining Cooperation: PNG will share mining policy experience with Solomon Islands as both push reforms to improve governance and maximise benefits for locals. Health & Aid: Japan signed grant agreements for scholarships and modern malaria diagnostic equipment, backing Solomon Islands’ push to strengthen malaria detection and treatment. Local Governance: Honiara City Council is inviting landowners to partner on 12 designated betelnut markets across the city’s wards. Transport & Business: Solomon Ports launched a Shipping Schedule Hub App for real-time domestic vessel updates, and Solomon Airlines is set to launch a new Port Moresby–Honiara scheduled service next week.