Climate Accountability for Pacific Islands Forum: Ahead of Palau hosting the 55th Pacific Islands Forum, leaders say the conversation is moving from proving climate change to demanding accountability, faster climate financing, and better delivery on existing commitments. Nauru Travel Spotlight: A new travel guide pitches Nauru as a quiet “hidden gem,” with easy island touring by car, bicycle or on foot, warm year-round weather, and practical tips like using the Australian dollar and planning for limited banking. Nauru’s Economic Turnaround: A report highlights Nauru’s post-independence recovery, driven largely by foreign income (including Australia’s Regional Processing Centre and fishing licence revenue), with major gains in jobs and unemployment falling sharply by 2021. Pacific Security Jolt: China’s submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific has raised concern across the region, with Nauru and nearby areas mentioned in the flight path and calls for clearer explanations. El Niño Weather Watch: Communities across Micronesia and the Marianas are bracing for stronger storms as El Niño develops, with forecasts pointing to warmer seas and a shift in where cyclones form and intensify. Entry Rules Keep Tightening: Multiple countries published updated visa requirements and visa-free lists, including UK updates affecting many nationalities and Spain releasing an official visa-free entry list.