Earthquake Update: A 5.1-magnitude quake struck the Solomon Islands at 18:52 GMT on Friday, with a depth of 10 km, according to GFZ. Regional Security & Diplomacy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale met Australia’s Anthony Albanese in Canberra, saying he will review the 2022 China security pact while both leaders agreed to strengthen ties and pursue a new comprehensive strategic treaty focused on security and development. EU Fisheries Rules: Pacific fisheries officials in Suva trained on new EU freezer-vessel food-safety requirements that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific freezer vessels, after EU auditors found inconsistent freezing temperatures. Women Leaders Meeting: Solomon Islands Minister John Maneniaru urged Pacific leaders to move from policy to action at the PIF Women Leaders Meeting, warning fuel costs, conflict impacts and climate pressures are hitting women and vulnerable communities hardest. Disaster Recovery (Cyclone Maila): MEHRD is prioritising damaged schools in Choiseul and Western Province after Tropical Cyclone Maila, with safety assessments and support for repairs and temporary learning spaces. Community & Environment: Honiara’s coastline clean-up campaign kicked off for World Environment Day, linking coastal litter to poor inland waste management and mobilising schools and community groups. Energy & Health: Australia backed the installation of 10 church noticeboards in Honiara to improve local information sharing, while UNICEF and MASI wrapped up a WASH media workshop with field visits to communities improving water and sanitation.