Telecom Disruption: The Manatua Consortium says a technical fault on the Manatua submarine fibre-optic cable about 144km offshore from Samoa has degraded internet services, with an electrical shunt near Repeater 2 suspected; Niue and the Cook Islands have activated contingency plans while partners seek a specialist repair vessel for a permanent fix. Climate Diplomacy: Niue has completed a three-day SPREP-supported training to sharpen climate negotiation skills ahead of the Pacific Preparatory Meeting and COP31, with officials stressing that climate impacts like cyclones, coastal erosion and prolonged dry conditions are already daily realities. Parliament vs Treaties (Solomon Islands): Solomon Islands’ Independent Group says its Ship Rider Agreement concerns are about parliamentary oversight and governance principles—not the agreement’s legal validity—backing PM Matthew Wale’s pledge to table international treaties for scrutiny. Regional Fisheries Money (US Tuna Treaty): The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency reports a second 2026 distribution under the US-Pacific Tuna Treaty totaling US$50.42m, following a US$60m payment, supporting member fisheries management. Maritime Compliance (Niue Ship Registry): A Singapore-based director was charged for allegedly helping the Niue Ship Registry provide flag registration services for a UN-designated North Korea-linked vessel, raising fresh questions about oversight of Niue-linked shipping services.