Deep-Sea Mining & ISA Legal Fight: Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) and Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML), subsidiaries of The Metals Company, have launched cases at ITLOS to block an ISA compliance investigation, arguing due process and non-discrimination were breached and warning NORI’s contract extension clock is ticking toward 22 July 2026. Pacific Fisheries Governance: The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting wrapped in Wellington, with ministers backing the next chair and setting priorities for sustainable Pacific fisheries cooperation. Critical Minerals & Deep-Sea Rules Under Pressure: A new legal analysis warns the deep-sea mining rush could trap small sponsoring states between investor claims and UNCLOS environmental duties, raising the stakes for governance credibility. Regional Connectivity (Digital Infrastructure): NEC will supply the I-2SEA submarine cable linking India, Malaysia and Singapore, aiming to boost AI and cloud bandwidth with service targeted for 2029. Nauru Health: Nauru’s health chief is urging the public to act against dengue as the island manages ongoing disease risk. Public Health Snapshot (Obesity): A global ranking highlights Nauru at the top for obesity rates, underscoring chronic disease pressure on small Pacific economies. Water & Infrastructure Gap: A data map shows safe drinking water remains out of reach for billions worldwide, with major disparities that hit low-income regions hardest.