Commonwealth Games in Glasgow: King Charles III officially opened the 23rd Commonwealth Games with an indoor ceremony blending Scottish tradition, modern pop and a clear push against plastic pollution, using the King’s Baton message that travelled through all 74 member nations. Pacific diplomacy & education links: Taiwan’s foreign ministry hosted a Tuvalu delegation led by Education Minister Hamoa Holona, highlighting scholarships, sports cooperation, and training under the Kaitasi Treaty. Climate mobility debate (Tuvalu–Australia): A week of coverage questioned what happens when Australia’s Falepili Mobility Pathway pulls people from a small, fragile state faster than it can replace them, even as the programme offers work, study and permanent residence options. Education spending spotlight: A global comparison put Tuvalu among the higher education investors by share of GDP (12.9%), alongside other island states like Kiribati. Migration & work pathways: New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme marked 20 years, with Timor-Leste joining for orchard and vineyard work—an example of how Pacific labour routes keep expanding. Statelessness & climate risk: A spotlight piece linked climate displacement in the Pacific to rising statelessness risks, warning that citizenship loss can follow disasters. Travel access lists: Separate travel coverage noted visa-free or on-arrival options for Nigerian passport holders, including Pacific destinations like Fiji, Samoa and the Cook Islands.