Regional Security & Sovereignty: Pacific Elders are warning that geopolitical competition is reshaping the region, urging Pacific-led security and regional institutions to protect sovereignty, transparency, and equal decision-making. Women’s Business & Culture: In Samoa, UN Women and EMD have partnered for the M4C Life-Con Pacific Women’s Market Expo 2026 (15–18 July), highlighting women-led businesses, safer markets, and skills plus networking across Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Niue in the Spotlight (Tourism Skills): The Pacific Tourism Organisation’s five-day Pacific Tourism Data Initiative workshop in Nadi trained tourism officers—including from Niue—in data analysis and report writing to strengthen evidence-based tourism planning. Cook Islands Heritage Film (Niue Trust link): A short documentary on Cook Islands artist Ta’i Paitai has been selected for the New Zealand International Film Festival, tracing his weaving journey and noting support connected to a Tupumaiaga a Niue Trust workshop. Travel Freedom (Niue listed): Passport index updates note visa-free access for Niue among visa-free destinations for some passport holders, reflecting how shifting visa policies can change rankings.