OFC Football: Papua New Guinea booked its place at the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2026 in Samoa after a dominant 5-1 win over the Cook Islands in qualifying, scoring early and then adding more in the second half to finish top. Sports & Community: Honiara kicked off World Cup fever with a colourful, alcohol-free fan parade drawing hundreds of supporters to celebrate peace and responsible cheering. Aviation Upgrade: Work on the Honiara International Airport Aviation Complex Building is nearing completion, with major progress on the external façade and an access road about 80% done under the World Bank-funded SIRAP2 project. Governance & Transparency: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale says the China security pact must stay undisclosed due to a legally binding non-disclosure clause, while promising more transparency and stronger parliamentary oversight for future security agreements. Cyclone Recovery: The government estimates about $150 million is needed to recover from Tropical Cyclone Maila, covering health, education, livelihoods and shelter. Youth & Learning: UNDP and the British High Commission ran a Training of Trainers for civil society on EITI extractives transparency, aiming to strengthen monitoring and public dialogue.