Food & Nutrition Security: Kiribati is pushing climate-resilient agriculture, fisheries management, social protection and an offshore horticultural estate in Fiji to tackle diet and health pressures from scarce land, limited freshwater and heavy reliance on imported food. Health & Chronic Disease: A global diabetes roundup highlights how fast the burden is growing, with some countries— including Pacific nations like the Marshall Islands—showing very high prevalence rates. Regional Health-Linked Policy: A Pacific climate–peace policy brief argues the region should focus on social cohesion, cultural continuity and ecological stewardship so communities can absorb climate shocks without violence. Maritime Safety & Public Health Risks: A major FFA-led IUU fishing crackdown flagged 16 vessels of interest and apprehended four, targeting illegal fishing that can undermine food supply and coastal livelihoods. Kiribati in Global Governance: Te Ipukarea Society raised Cook Islands concerns about deep-seabed mining at the International Seabed Authority, with the applied area near waters affecting Kiribati and surrounding ecosystems. Diplomacy & Access: China warned the Pacific Islands Forum over Taiwan attendance plans, a reminder of how political access can shape regional cooperation.