Solomon Islands Politics: Matthew Wale has moved fast to lock in his government, completing a full 24-member Cabinet and naming key ministers as he pushes “change is coming” after Jeremiah Manele’s ouster. Legal Leadership: Prominent lawyer Gabriel Suri has accepted the Prime Minister’s offer to become Attorney-General, pending formal approval. Geopolitics & Security: Wale says his government will stick to the one-China principle as China’s ambassador meets him, while Australia and New Zealand police announce a Colombia-based strike force aimed at hitting the Pacific drug trade. Health & Aid: A Chinese medical team has wrapped up a Western Province mission after cyclone-related outreach, and local open-heart surgeries are easing pressure on families. Community & Culture: Belaga communities are uniting for an Independence Day soccer knockout, NATPAN 2026 spotlights panpipe heritage, and SIART’s Market Linkage Workshop in Auki wrapped up with a push to connect farmers to reliable buyers. Sports & Loss: Football mourns Reuben Oimae, SIFF’s long-serving turf and facilities manager.