Drug Bust Ties to Solomon Links: Australian police charged six men after a 120 kg cocaine import attempt from the US, and separately uncovered the country’s biggest cocaine haul—2.7 tonnes buried in underground bunkers near Sydney—worth about A$816m, with an alleged “mother vessel” detained in the Solomon Islands. National Banking Push: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says Solomon Islands is moving to bring back a national bank to restore rural access to savings and credit, marking the 50th anniversary of CBSI. Police Oversight Crisis: Solomon Islands Police Chief Ian Vaevaso was suspended over a meth evidence scandal, with government saying the matter will go to an independent tribunal. Climate & Food Security Training: Solomon Islands youth and officials completed a 14-day climate-resilient agriculture and fisheries seminar in China, focused on climate-smart farming and aquaculture. Regional Security & Diplomacy: A senior Solomons minister says China-focused policing cooperation should be sidelined as the new government seeks a “reset” with partners. Cost of Living Pressure: PM Matthew Wale urged airlines, telecoms, banks and state firms to cut costs and profit margins, including calls for Our Telekom to lower charges.