UN Climate Legal Win: A UN General Assembly resolution backed by 141 countries, including New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu, locks in states’ legal duties to act urgently on climate change, endorsing an ICJ advisory opinion and urging “deep, rapid, sustained” emissions cuts plus stronger climate human-rights protections. Fiji–Kiribati Blue Economy: Fiji and Kiribati signed a landmark deal to boost sandfish (dairo) aquaculture, aiming to grow livelihoods while tightening environmental safeguards. Kiribati Fuel Shock: A regional oil-price squeeze tied to the Middle East conflict is hitting Pacific households and businesses fast, with Kiribati’s IMF outlook warning that higher fuel costs and climate risks can quickly erode gains. Violence After Storms: Pacific women’s groups highlight how cyclones strain evacuation centres and services, leaving survivors of intimate partner violence with fewer safe options. Digital Backbone Upgrade: NEC says the 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS) is complete, bringing faster, more reliable connectivity to Kiribati, Nauru and parts of FSM. Fiji Elections Delayed: Fiji’s PM says local government elections are being postponed until national polls, adding uncertainty to near-term local planning.