Pacific Security Debate: A Guam-based group says the “pro- or anti-military” framing misses the point, urging people to judge each activity by its impact on local peace and safety. Community Policing: Tonga told the UN Chiefs of Police Summit that tackling organised crime needs community-led solutions—strong families, churches, village leadership, and links with health and education services—not policing alone. Climate & Health Risk: Coverage on El Niño warns of hotter Pacific conditions and stronger storms, raising the stakes for heat stress, water safety, and disaster preparedness across island communities. Reef Protection: World Reef Awareness Day reporting highlights how warming seas and El Niño can drive coral bleaching, threatening food and livelihoods that support health. Kiribati Education Focus: A data map notes Kiribati spends the highest share of GDP on education worldwide (16.39%), a reminder that schooling and health outcomes are closely linked. Language & Identity: Kiribati Language Week stories spotlight “Karina te ang” and community efforts to strengthen identity through language—support that can help social wellbeing.