Pacific Diplomacy: Papua New Guinea says it will close Taiwan’s representative office immediately, a move Tkatchenko frames as “administrative alignment” that boosts ties with Beijing, while Taiwan says its office will keep operating normally and will seek talks. Climate & Energy: A fresh argument for climate talks to shift toward a real fossil fuel phaseout—cutting both extraction and consumption while scaling a fossil-fuel-free energy economy—appears as negotiations are criticized for failing to match the urgency of climate justice. Tuvalu in the Security Mix: New Zealand’s Winston Peters says China’s missile testing shouldn’t be normalized; RNZ reports the missile flew over the EEZs of FSM, Nauru, Tuvalu and Kiribati before landing near Tuvalu and Kiribati. Pacific Security Alliances: Australia and Fiji’s new mutual defense treaty is described as regional leadership, with other Pacific islands potentially joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance. Polynesian Screen Culture: Coverage of the live-action “Moana” premiere highlights creatives and cultural experts working closely to honor Polynesian traditions, with representation celebrated by cast including Dwayne Johnson. Tuvalu-Linked Research & Waste: USP research is credited with powering Tuvalu’s first waste plastic-to-fuel project, tying science to local sustainability.