Pacific Digital Sovereignty: A Fiji academic warns that Google’s Natadola data centre and subsea cable expansion could turn cable landing stations into “Trojan Horse” hyperscale hubs that drive resource extraction disguised as investment. Climate–Peace Approach: A new Pacific policy brief urges moving from a climate–conflict focus to climate–peace planning built on social cohesion, cultural continuity, relational security and ecological stewardship. COP31 Push: Forum foreign ministers back stronger regional climate action ahead of COP31, calling for more climate finance, renewables investment and louder Pacific leadership via Pre-COP31 meetings. Health & Community Access: Fiji Airways and Cure Kids Fiji say their partnership has supported 41 flight sectors and reached 819 people, including 716 pregnant mothers, with antenatal and rheumatic heart disease screening. Agriculture Research Scholarships: ACIAR, FNU and USP are redesigning the PASS programme to boost Pacific-led postgraduate research in agriculture, fisheries and forestry. Fuel Security Talks: Fiji explores cooperation with Malaysia and PETRONAS for fuel storage and strategic reserves to reduce vulnerability to global market disruptions. AI in Elections: Transparency Integrity Fiji urges the Electoral Commission to clarify how AI election forecasts will be regulated to protect voter autonomy and electoral integrity. Public Safety Tech: Suva expands CCTV coverage with 97 cameras installed and more planned for Albert Park and beyond. Local Tech Recognition: Fiji’s M-PAiSA is a finalist for PayTech of the Year at the Asia Fintech Awards 2026. STEM Skills Pipeline (PNG): PNG’s STEM scholarship programme says it has supported 470 students overseas since 2023. El Niño Water Stress: Fiji and PNG warn of worsening dry conditions and contingency measures as El Niño strengthens.