Pacific Security: Australia is signing more defence pacts in the Pacific, but critics say they’re “colonial outposts” without real investment, as Canberra tries to keep China from gaining a strategic foothold. Missile Shockwave (Nauru in the path): Taiwan says a Chinese nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile flew toward the South Pacific and passed near Nauru, drawing condemnation from Australia and Pacific leaders; Australia’s PM says the test could cause “considerable damage” if weaponised, while the Albanese government won’t detail where it landed. Regional Deals: Australia and Fiji formalised the Ocean of Peace Alliance, and Albanese is now turning to the Solomon Islands after the missile test heightened pressure for new security arrangements. Deep-Sea Mining (Banaba shift): Banaba’s Rabi leaders say they’ve moved away from Australian company Centrex and are pursuing feasibility work with Kiribati and Nauru, as court concerns and trust-fund questions continue. Legal Fight (ISA/ITLOS): Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. and Tonga Offshore Mining have sued the International Seabed Authority to halt an investigation into alleged non-compliance, with contract timing a key pressure point. Nauru Health: Nauru’s health chief is urging the public to take action against dengue. Fisheries: Pacific fisheries ministers wrapped up the Forum Fisheries Committee meeting in Wellington, setting priorities for regional cooperation.