Pacific Energy Shock: A surge in global oil prices after the US-Iran conflict exposed how dependent Pacific economies still are on imported fuel, with reserves running low and transport costs lifting inflation—renewables targets are there, but delivery and investment gaps remain. Niue & Pacific Security: New Zealand backed maritime surveillance patrols in Cook Islands waters, including fisheries enforcement and air searches after patrols in Fiji and Niue’s EEZs, as part of Operation Tui Moana. Climate & Fisheries: Pacific governments are rolling out a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts, with early work presented to the Forum Fisheries Committee as tuna may move beyond national waters. EU Seafood Access: EU food-safety rules for freezer vessels are set to affect most Pacific Island-flagged exporters, and national authorities are training to meet the new requirements and protect EU market access. Diplomacy in the Pacific: Israel plans to open a representative office in Papua New Guinea after talks with PM James Marape, continuing Israel’s push to deepen ties across Pacific states. Regional Politics & Rugby: Australia and New Zealand reaffirmed Pacific-led regionalism and climate/security cooperation ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, while Winston Peters said Moana Pasifika may still be saved without a direct government bailout. Community Opposition: Hawaiians are resisting a US Space Force plan to add seven military telescopes on sacred Haleakalā, with Protect Haleakalā calling it desecration.