Diplomacy & Regional Ties: India and Papua New Guinea held a second round of virtual Foreign Office Consultations, reviewing development, political engagement, economic cooperation, cultural links, and multilateral coordination, with both sides saying the relationship is on a positive track and agreeing to deepen cross-sector collaboration. Climate & Energy Security: Pacific climate advocates are urging more governments to back the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Bonn climate talks, pointing to a “just transition” away from coal, oil and gas. Fuel Crisis Fallout: A regional review links recent global oil price spikes to Pacific vulnerability—fuel shortages and higher costs feeding inflation and pressure on tourism—arguing that renewable targets must be matched by faster delivery. Fisheries & Maritime Governance: New Zealand supported Cook Islands maritime surveillance in May, backing fisheries patrols and later air searches for possible fishing and serious organised crime breaches. Security & Climate Agenda: Australia and New Zealand reaffirmed support for Pacific-led regionalism, climate action, and security cooperation ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Palau. Ocean Economy & Compliance: The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority attended a deep seabed workshop in Fiji focused on state responsibilities, environmental governance, data management, and capacity building. Niue Link in Regional Coverage: Niue is referenced in the wider Pacific context—appearing in the Fossil Fuel Treaty push and in the fisheries patrol coverage that included Niue’s EEZ.