Climate Finance Push: Tuvalu used the UN’s High-Level Political Forum to press rich nations for faster climate finance and stronger global financial-system reforms, warning that rising seas, droughts and shocks are widening the gap between SDG ambition and delivery. Pre-COP31 Strategy: Pacific climate ministers met in Sydney to align a united agenda for Pre-COP31 in Fiji and COP31, using the ICJ climate advisory opinion as the legal backbone for ocean-climate priorities and climate finance. Tuvalu Mobility Deal: Australia’s Falepili Mobility Pathway is drawing heavy demand—2,474 primary registrations for the first ballot—raising new questions about how quickly a small state can replace workers while still benefiting from remittances and networks. Pacific Security Tensions: Australia signalled it may increase South China Sea patrols with the US and Japan after China’s missile test near Tuvalu, while China demanded Australia stop “inciting confrontation.” Trade and Diplomacy: PNG moved to close Taiwan’s trade mission in Port Moresby, prompting US concern over Beijing’s “intimidation campaign,” as Taiwan also launched new trade promotion efforts with diplomatic allies. Regional Trade Snapshot: Fiji reported a 70.4% jump in exports to the US in May, alongside strong growth to China and South Africa, while imports rose sharply from Malaysia. Commonwealth Games (Local Economy Angle): Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games begin with Pacific teams including Tuvalu, with organisers stressing the smaller, lower-cost format after Victoria withdrew.