Indo-Pacific Security: Quad foreign ministers wrapped up talks in India, again spotlighting maritime issues tied to the East and South China Seas while unveiling new cooperation steps—this time including a Fiji port plan and fresh energy and critical-minerals initiatives. Nuclear Risk: A new defence assessment warns that any Taiwan conflict could trigger nuclear escalation, with both sides likely to target command and communications hubs. Pacific Climate Finance: Tuvalu’s climate trust fund is under review after AFP found it holds stakes linked to coal, gas and a major oil refinery—raising fresh questions about how “climate-exposed” nations manage fossil-fuel exposure. Pacific Resilience & Business: Fiji launched TISA Insurance under a unified Pacific brand, promising uninterrupted coverage for policyholders. Regional Economy: Nepal’s budgets are getting bigger but revenue and spending quality are lagging, with economists warning growth prospects are worsening as debt rises. Public Safety: Laos methanol poisoning continues to claim lives, with another Australian teen among the latest deaths. Japan Domestic Politics: Japan’s parliament passed legislation to centralize intelligence, drawing criticism that it could expand executive power and suppress anti-war voices. Markets & Energy: Asian shares hesitated as a fresh US strike in Iran rattled hopes for a Strait of Hormuz deal, keeping oil and rates in focus.