Nauru–Australia Whistleblower Fallout: Nauru issued a rare statement saying it’s “friendly” and “welcoming” after an MP read claims from an anonymous whistleblower alleging “serious threats of physical violence” toward non-citizens removed under the Australia–Nauru deal, with the allegations describing threats made in “numerous conversations” and fears for the whistleblower’s safety. Pacific Security Training in Australia: Senior military and police leaders from Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Tonga visited a Brisbane-based Pacific-led police program, where officers from 22 nations train for 24 weeks—often their first trip abroad—covering public order, search and rescue, event planning and personal protection. Israel–Fiji Diplomacy: Israel’s FM Gideon Sa’ar wrapped a visit inaugurating Israel’s new embassy in Fiji, with Nauru’s foreign minister attending, as both sides flagged deeper cooperation on development, economics and security. Solomons–Australia “Reset”: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale met Anthony Albanese in Canberra to push a “reset,” starting work on a new comprehensive treaty and signaling a shift away from the prior pro-China security direction. Tourism & Aviation Link-Up: The Pacific Tourism Organisation stressed that stronger tourism–airline partnerships are key to better connectivity and sustainable growth, highlighting ongoing challenges for small Pacific aviation operations at the ASPA meeting in the Cook Islands.