Climate Justice at COP31 Prep: Tuvalu and Ireland are co-hosting the 2nd Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels Conference, with human rights groups urging ministers to move from promises to real protections for defenders and affected communities. Tuvalu-Japan Diplomacy: Prime Minister Feleti Teo has invited Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi to Tuvalu’s Pre-COP31 Leaders’ Event, highlighting climate finance, resilience, digital connectivity, fisheries, and renewable energy. Digital Governance: Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers backed regional AI principles and safer digital spaces, linking tech policy to the wider regional security agenda. Missile Test Fallout: Pacific unity is under strain ahead of the Palau PIF summit after ministers failed to agree on a joint response to China’s missile test; Australia also joined a US-led push for at least 24 hours’ notice of missile launches, with Palau and the Marshall Islands among signatories. Fisheries Power Move: Forum fisheries policy is shifting toward value retention and economic development under the Vakamanu strategy, with ministers calling for stronger fisheries protection and maritime boundaries. Tuvalu UN Peacekeeping: Tuvalu deployed its first four police officers to a UN mission in South Sudan, marking a major capacity-building milestone. FIFA Leadership Shake-up: New Zealand withdrew support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino while the Oceania Football Confederation praised “progress” under his tenure. Court Ruling: A court found Tuvalu’s PM and President failed to ensure fairness in a commission inquiry process, nullifying the report.