Niue Budget Watch: Niue MPs are grilling the newly re-elected government over its first budget since the election, with questions over a growing deficit and why community development and social welfare have been left out of stated priorities even as spending rises. Regional Security, Everyday Risks: At a Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Fiji, Niue Home Affairs Minister Richie Mautama said security isn’t only geopolitics—he pointed to climate pressures, illegal fishing, and even Niue’s unmanaged dog population as real, daily threats. Fisheries Enforcement in Focus: A French Navy officer described long-running work with Pacific partners to monitor fishing under Operation Tui Moana 2026, highlighting regional cooperation to protect marine resources. Commonwealth Games Teams: Fiji, along with Niue and Vanuatu, has named teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting 23 July, with Fiji confirming a 58-athlete squad across eight sports. Climate and Energy Pressure: Pacific climate groups are urging more governments to back a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of Bonn, while another report warns fuel shocks are exposing how vulnerable Pacific economies remain despite renewable targets. Deep Seabed Governance: The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority attended a Suva workshop on deep seabed sustainable blue growth, focusing on state responsibilities, environmental governance, and data management. Regional Diplomacy: India and Papua New Guinea reviewed bilateral ties across development, politics, economics, and multilateral cooperation during Foreign Office Consultations.