Pacific Security & Diplomacy: Australia’s Anthony Albanese landed in the Solomon Islands after signing the Ocean of Peace alliance with Fiji, while Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale warned the region’s security “architecture” has gaps—after China’s nuclear-capable missile test drew sharp rebukes. Early Childhood & Health Access: Santos Foundation launched community-led early learning in Hela and a solar-powered healthcare upgrade in Southern Highlands, aiming to make services more reliable for rural families. Land, Titles & LNG Tensions: NiuPay’s digital strata title system is helping operationalise PNG’s Strata Title Act, while Kikori MP Soroi Eoe says PNG LNG social mapping and landowner identification concerns still need fair, transparent legal processes. Bilum on the Runway: Delilah Goni will debut bilum-inspired natural fibre fashion internationally in Brisbane, spotlighting the cultural depth of the woven tradition. Tourism Planning: PNGTPA and NCDC launched a National Capital District accommodation inventory survey to improve event readiness and destination planning. Education & Connectivity: Lightspeed PNG rolled out “clean internet” Starlink access to Tubusereia Junior High School, and PNG’s scholarship push continues with new tertiary places announced in the wider Pacific. Jobs Reality Check: A World Bank update says PNG growth is strong, but formal jobs and livelihoods lag, with most new workers pushed into subsistence and informal work. Gender-Based Violence Focus: A global roundup again flags Papua New Guinea’s extremely high rates of violence against women, underscoring the urgency of change.