Seabed Minerals & Mining Rules: Naoero President David Adeang told the UN General Assembly his country will withdraw from the ICC and urged the International Seabed Authority to “adopt the rules” on the Mining Code, warning delays could push states to act without multilateral agreement. Development Finance for Industry: The Asian Development Bank says its Asia-Pacific overhaul priorities include food security, digital access, energy connectivity and climate resilience, with Nauru’s delegation highlighting needs like maritime transport, renewable power, urban development and public sector reform. Social Protection for Resilience: A UN DESA policy brief flags that Pacific SIDS—including Nauru at about two-thirds coverage—need stronger social protection to cut poverty and buffer climate and price shocks. Pacific Security & Sovereignty: Pacific leaders reacted to recent missile testing, with 16 of 18 states backing a joint statement over an intercontinental ballistic missile overflight; Nauru was among the two that declined to sign. Labour & Agriculture: Australia’s immigration crackdown is driving debate over farm labour shortages, with the government pointing to Pacific island recruitment via the PALM scheme. AI & Local Control: A Pasifika AI creator warns Pacific-focused AI must be built with community mandate, not just “aligned” outputs. Tech Market Watch: Omdia reports global AI glasses shipments hit 4.2 million units in 1H26, up 127% year-on-year, led by Meta and new entrants from China.