Kiribati Nutrition & Food Security: ADB analysis highlights how Kiribati’s scarce land, limited freshwater and heavy reliance on imports are driving poor diet outcomes, with South Tarawa hit hardest; rice and sugar make up a big share of imports and ultra-processed foods worsen the nutrition gap. Deep-Sea Mining Governance: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has taken Cook Islands concerns about seabed mining to the International Seabed Authority, opposing a US company’s push for an exploration licence in an area surrounded by Kiribati, Cook Islands and French Polynesia. Pacific Climate–Peace Approach: A new policy brief argues the Pacific should move from a “climate-conflict” focus to a climate–peace approach grounded in social cohesion, cultural continuity and ecological stewardship. Pacific Islands Forum Diplomacy: China warned the Forum’s secretary-general over Taiwan’s planned attendance at the 2026 leaders meeting, while Kiribati remains among members that cut ties with Taipei. Diabetes Snapshot (Global): A roundup points to very high diabetes prevalence in several countries, including Pacific nations, underscoring the need for prevention and care planning.