Nauru Sovereignty & Identity: Nauru has announced a referendum to formally adopt “Naoero,” reviving the island’s indigenous name after parliament passed the proposal unopposed, with officials framing it as a return rather than a break. Pacific Security Pacts (Vanuatu): Vanuatu and Australia have signed the Nakamal Agreement, but it’s been watered down from the original draft—dropping tighter limits on third-party investment in critical infrastructure and shifting to consultation language while keeping commitments to keep facilities free from militarisation and unauthorised access. Pacific Climate Outlook (El Niño): SPREP highlights that El Niño can bring more than drought—Pacific communities are being briefed on what to expect in coming months, including how ENSO phases typically shift and how rainfall and ocean conditions may change. Pacific Travel Context (Fuel Crisis): A new timeline revisits how the fuel crisis hit Pacific Island economies, driving sharp increases in fuel and electricity costs and pushing countries toward renewable energy support. Global Health (Nauru in the spotlight): A global obesity roundup again flags Nauru as the world’s most obese nation, citing extremely high overweight/obesity figures and the strain on a small population. UAE Travel Access: The UAE expanded visa-on-arrival options for more travellers and lists direct airline routes between the Emirates and six new visa-on-arrival countries.