Solomon Islands–Australia reset: Prime Minister Matthew Wale met Australia’s Anthony Albanese in Canberra, agreeing to strengthen ties and pursue a comprehensive strategic treaty, while Wale said his government will review the 2022 China security pact. EU fisheries rules: Pacific fisheries officials in Suva trained on new EU freezer-vessel requirements that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific-flagged vessels, with tuna frozen above -18°C facing tighter limits. Cyclone Maila recovery: MEHRD says it will prioritize repairing and reopening schools damaged by Tropical Cyclone Maila in Choiseul and Western Province, using repurposed development funding. Women leaders push action: At the Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting in Suva, Solomon Islands’ John Maneniaru warned rising fuel costs and conflict impacts are hitting women, youth and vulnerable communities hardest, urging practical implementation. WASH and sanitation: UNICEF and MASI wrapped a WASH media workshop, highlighting how open defecation and poor waste management are harming health, school attendance and tourism. Honiara clean-up: A week-long coastal clean-up campaign launched at Rove Children’s Park, blaming inland waste habits for pollution washing onto the capital’s shores. Energy and jobs: GREAT/MEHRD recovery work continues after Cyclone Maila, while Western Province Premier Billy Veo urged faster upgrades to the Nusatupe airport terminal in Gizo. Sports & youth: SIFF shortlisted 40+ players after U-19 trials, and youth selection continues for Team Lauru ahead of the Solomon Games.