Nutrition & Food Security in Kiribati: ADB Insights reports Kiribati is strengthening food and nutrition security through climate-resilient agriculture, fisheries management, social protection, and an offshore horticultural estate in Fiji, as scarce land and freshwater and heavy reliance on imports undermine diets—especially in South Tarawa where over half the population lives. Diabetes Snapshot: A global roundup highlights how diabetes rates are rising worldwide and notes the highest age-standardised prevalence in 2024 was reported in Pakistan, with the Marshall Islands also among the highest—useful context for Pacific health planning. Pacific Climate–Peace Policy: A new policy brief urges the Pacific to move from a “climate–conflict” focus toward a climate–peace approach centered on social cohesion, cultural continuity, relational security, and ecological stewardship. Kiribati & Taiwan at the Pacific Islands Forum: China warned the Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general after he said Taiwan would attend the 2026 leaders meeting; Kiribati is among members that cut ties with Taipei in 2019. Health & Mobility Support: A story on RAF Benevolent Fund support shows how housing repairs can lead to mobility help for veterans and families facing heart problems, COPD, arthritis, and high blood pressure. Deep-Sea Mining Governance: Te Ipukarea Society raised Cook Islands concerns at the International Seabed Authority over a US company’s exploration licence request in an area surrounded by Kiribati and others.