Indo-Pacific Security: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese says China’s long-range nuclear-capable missile test in the Pacific could cause “considerable damage” if weaponised, warning it risks fuelling nuclear proliferation as regional leaders press for tighter security cooperation. Diplomatic Friction: Australia’s acting PM/defence minister Richard Marles refused to say how Canberra protested or where the missile landed, but confirmed concerns were raised at government level and that the test is destabilising. Nauru in the Crosshairs: Taiwan’s security chief claimed the missile reached waters near Nauru, underscoring how small island states can get pulled into major-power military signalling. Pacific Defence Deals: Albanese is also pushing the “Ocean of Peace Alliance” with Fiji, then turning to the Solomon Islands for talks on a broader treaty. Deep-Sea Mining & Law: Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. and Tonga Offshore Mining have sued the International Seabed Authority at ITLOS to block an ISA compliance investigation, arguing due process and non-discrimination were breached—an issue that could shape Nauru’s deep-sea contract future. Fisheries Governance: Pacific fisheries ministers wrapped the 25th Forum Fisheries Committee meeting in Wellington, setting priorities for sustainable management across the region. Public Health (Nauru): Nauru’s health chief urged residents to take action against dengue as the island faces ongoing disease risk.