Australia–Naoero deportation deal: An Australian senator says the release of terms for the “NZYQ cohort” deportation agreement raises more questions than it answers, arguing the government has not been fully transparent, including over a separate memorandum tied to the financial arrangement. Pacific diplomacy at PIF: The 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau ended with calls for better missile-test warning, but Naoero dissented from the final statement—highlighting a rare split in regional unity. PIF in Palau, China–Taiwan pressure: Taiwan had a strong presence at the forum, while China’s “wolf warrior” approach and travel warnings fed tensions around participation. Mobility and climate migration policy: A review of post-2023 Pacific climate-mobility commitments points to a growing set of Australia–Pacific bilateral agreements that treat migration as adaptation and skills diversification, including arrangements involving Naoero. Deep-sea mining fight: Coverage continues on the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, where the race between science and seabed-mine rules is driving pressure for moratoriums and stronger safeguards. Fisheries leadership: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency received a FAO award for responsible fisheries management, underscoring regional coordination on ocean resources. Human rights on screen: A Pacific human rights film festival in Fiji used documentaries and talanoa discussions to spotlight women’s empowerment and broader rights issues.