Nauru Tobacco Crackdown: Nauru has introduced a one-day annual ban on selling and importing all tobacco products under a new law, with penalties of AU$2,000 or up to 12 months in prison for individuals and up to $50,000 for companies; the day is set as “Our Day to Let Go of Tobacco” on 31 May, targeting rising non-communicable disease risk. Nauru–Australia NZYQ Deal Funds: Nauru has withdrawn $30.5m from an Australian-backed trust tied to the NZYQ deportee arrangement, including $19.8m to pay down a loan used to expand the national airline fleet to seven Boeing aircraft, plus $1.9m for business travel and entertainment—details that have drawn scrutiny in Senate estimates. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: The UN seabed regulator says renewed interest after US mining permits risks undermining international rules, noting Nauru–The Metals Company has applied for US permits that bypass the International Seabed Authority while the ISA works toward finalising its mining code later this year. Pacific Connectivity for Tourism: The Pacific Tourism Organisation urged tighter coordination between tourism, airlines and airports at the ASPA meeting in the Cook Islands, arguing air connectivity is a key driver of regional tourism growth. Regional Business Relief: The ADB says it’s ready to fund fuel-crisis support across Pacific countries, with Fiji already receiving a US$200m loan plus additional support from Australia and New Zealand. Nauru’s China Ties: Nauruan President David Adeang told Xinhua that cooperation with China since diplomatic ties resumed in January 2024 is exceeding expectations and creating new economic opportunities.