Pacific Security, Everyday Risks: A Niue minister told the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Fiji that threats aren’t only about geopolitics—community safety, climate change, illegal fishing and even unmanaged roaming dogs are keeping leaders “awake at night.” Regional Peace Push: Pacific Islands Forum leaders issued a global appeal for peace, urging world leaders to uphold the UN Charter and choose dialogue as tensions rise. Solomon Islands Justice Cooperation: PNG and Solomon Islands are twinning prosecution services, with a Honiara visit by PNG officials to set priorities for hands-on training on cybercrime, financial crime, corruption, and family and sexual violence. Governance and Youth in Focus (UNDP): UNDP says it will back Solomon Islands’ electoral readiness for 2028, strengthen provincial governance and rural infrastructure, boost youth participation in politics, and expand climate early warning support. Environment and Waste: MECDM Deputy Secretary Karl Kuper urged daily responsibility for coastal protection, linking Honiara’s pollution to poor waste management and promoting the “Three Rs.” Transport and Connectivity: Solomon Airlines was granted an international airline license to operate scheduled services between Honiara and Port Moresby. Sports and Community: Honiara fans marked the 2026 World Cup with an alcohol-free parade, while Auki’s Capital League and Malaita’s Kwaibaita Football League both gear up for kick-offs.