Climate Justice at the UN: Vanuatu helped drive a UN General Assembly resolution backing the ICJ’s 2025 climate ruling, with 141 votes in favour and 8 against—turning climate duties into a stronger legal and political message for countries to act and address loss and damage. Youth & Rangatahi Priorities: Young people across Aotearoa urged Budget 2026 support for rangatahi wellbeing, safer youth spaces, mental health, transport, and affordable childcare. Pacific Sovereignty & Security: A new focus on undersea cables highlights how grey-zone interference can threaten regional digital lifelines, while Pacific voices keep warning about militarisation and New Zealand’s role. Regional Mobility Costs: New Zealand’s reduced Pacific visa fees and longer default visas may cut government revenue by $1–2 million a year, even as officials say it boosts regional connections. Vanuatu in Sport & Culture: Fiji’s coach named a provisional squad for friendlies including a match against Vanuatu, and Air Niugini backed Vanuatu artist Shazza to perform at the Aelan Riddim festival in Solomon Islands. Justice for a Ni-Vanuatu Worker: John Yalu, convicted of manslaughter after a cash-for-amputation case in Australia, may be eligible for release in August after being acquitted of murder. Community Life: A mould-hit school rebuild in NSW finally begins after long delays, and a Vanuatu-linked tourism feature spotlights Tanna’s “trees lead” approach to sustainable building.