Pacific Diplomacy: Pacific foreign ministers meeting in Suva failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s July missile test, with New Zealand’s Winston Peters saying Kiribati and Naoero (Nauru) blocked consensus and accusing them of responding to “outside partners’” wishes. Regional Security: Australia’s Penny Wong used the same Forum setting to push Pacific-led security talks and back the “Ocean of Peace Alliance,” while also urging stronger regional cooperation on health, economic and security challenges. HIV Response: Wong announced FJD$23.5m for Fiji’s HIV response under the Vuvale Partnership, framing the outbreak as both a public health and security issue tied to transnational crime and drug trafficking. Governance & Accountability: PM Rabuka wants answers on the unfinished $12m Fiji National University Naiyaca Campus, asking for an update on the FICAC investigation after audits flagged tender and governance concerns. Women’s Representation: The Great Council of Chiefs is calling for constitutional quotas to guarantee 30–40% women in Parliament after 2027, saying the current system has failed women’s participation. Local Development: Rabuka opened a new Bua suspension bridge to improve safer access to schools, hospitals and services; Seaqaqa cane farmer Sheila Wati is set to receive her delayed land lease next week after TLTB processing. Public Services: Post Fiji says all 58 offices are now fully automated, with more digital services planned. Border Security: FRCS reported record revenue of $3.51b and highlighted upgraded border detection and international information-sharing to tackle drugs and fraud.