Pacific Security & Diplomacy: Pacific unity is under strain ahead of the Palau PIF summit after ministers failed to agree on a joint response to China’s nuclear-capable missile test, with Australia pushing for stronger transparency and reassurance. Regional AI & Digital Safety: Forum foreign ministers backed Pacific principles for AI and safer digital spaces, aiming to shape a regional AI governance framework and phased safer-digital approach as connectivity expands. Fisheries & Ocean Governance: Ministers urged stronger fisheries protection, ocean governance and maritime boundary action, backing the Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035 and a value-retention push. Tuvalu-Japan Climate Link: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo invited Japan’s PM to Tuvalu’s Pre-COP31 Leaders’ event, highlighting cooperation on climate finance, resilience and maritime transport. Visa Costs Hit Tourism: The US made its visa bond program permanent for 50 countries, raising alarms in travel circles as issuance reportedly fell sharply during the pilot. Tuvalu Migration Pathway: New Zealand outlined eligibility for a Pacific Access Category Resident Visa granting indefinite stay for citizens of Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga and Tuvalu aged 18–45 with a job offer or partner and sufficient income. Climate Rights in Transition: Human rights groups urged Tuvalu and Ireland to ensure a rights-based, implemented just transition as the fossil-fuel phase-out conference process moves forward.