Quad Diplomacy & Infrastructure: Foreign ministers from the U.S., India, Japan and Australia met in New Delhi and backed a Fiji port infrastructure project, plus maritime surveillance, energy security steps and cooperation on critical minerals supply chains and emerging tech like 6G and undersea cable resilience. Pacific Business & Fuel Relief: The ADB says it’s ready to fund fuel-crisis support across Pacific states, with Fiji already receiving a US$200m loan and additional aid from Australia and New Zealand. Nauru–China Trade & Shipping: Nauru’s commerce minister says direct cargo shipping links with China have cut logistics delays, easing shortages and helping lower prices, with services stabilizing at about one voyage per month. Nauru–China Cooperation: President David Adeang tells Xinhua that cooperation since diplomatic ties resumed in 2024 is exceeding expectations and opening major economic opportunities. Nauru Deep-Sea Mining Rules: The UN’s seabed mining regulator warns Pacific countries not to be swept into a renewed race, saying U.S. permits outside the International Seabed Authority undermine international maritime law. Nauru Development Partnerships: Nauru’s high commissioner to Australia says Vietnam is a model partner for essential goods, tuna and sustainable seafood cooperation, and infrastructure—while both stress climate action and environmental protection. Climate Accountability at the UN: The UN General Assembly backed an ICJ-linked resolution on states’ legal duties to tackle climate change, while the U.S. voted no. Small Business Recovery Support: The U.S. SBA opened an additional Business Recovery Center in Saipan to help businesses and residents apply for disaster loans after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.