Pacific Diplomacy: Australian PM Anthony Albanese has arrived in Fiji to sign the Vuvale Union agreement with Sitiveni Rabuka, then heads to Honiara on Tuesday to progress a new treaty with Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale, with Albanese also set to be the first foreign leader to take part in Solomon Islands’ Independence Day celebrations. Regional Security: Forum Chair Manele and other Pacific leaders are urging faster settlement of maritime boundaries and stronger ocean management, warning unresolved borders still threaten sovereignty and resource control. Water Warnings: Solomon Water says El Niño conditions could trigger temporary rationing in Honiara, Auki, Noro and Tulagi if supplies keep dropping, urging customers to conserve now. Mining Integrity: Solomon Islands, UNDP and the UK are backing stronger transparency and coordination in the mining sector as the country moves to rejoin EITI, targeting corruption and revenue leakage risks. Aviation & Infrastructure: Santa Cruz Airport Terminal works are substantially complete, with testing and commissioning about 80% done. Disaster & Health: Isabel province’s Buala faces flooded roads and health risks from heavy rain, with officials urging boiling water. Sports & Community: White River wins the Credit Corp High School Boys 15s title, while Solomon Islands’ mining and agriculture support continues with tool donations for Cyclone Maila recovery.