Air Connectivity & Airline Cooperation: Nauru Airlines is exploring commercial and operational cooperation with Micronesian start-up One Pacific Airways after talks in Singapore, covering scheduling, passenger connections, ticketing and web systems, cargo, maintenance, and support; no commitments are set yet and any deal would need further negotiation and regulatory approvals. Digital Trade Linkages: Malaysia’s eTRADE 2.0 programme says cross-border e-commerce is helping MSMEs export globally, with participating firms expanding into 163 markets including Nauru, supported by grants, training, and guidance that generated nearly US$110m in export revenue. Regional Security & Diplomacy: Pacific leaders are struggling to maintain unity after China’s nuclear-capable missile test, with foreign ministers in Suva failing to agree on a joint statement; Reuters reports Nauru and Kiribati did not endorse the proposed wording. Fisheries Governance: The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) has opened applications for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the PNA Office, aiming to strengthen sustainable tuna fisheries management and improve commercial and operational performance. Undersea Cable Access: Australia says all Pacific Islands Forum members are now connected to the global undersea cable network, with funding supporting primary connections for Nauru and other island states to boost trade, services, and market access. Deep-Sea Mining Rules: The UN’s International Seabed Authority extended a controversial deep-sea mining exploration contract tied to The Metals Company’s Nauru subsidiary, while again delaying final rules for commercial seabed mining.