Tuvalu–Taiwan Diplomacy: Tuvalu’s Foreign Affairs Minister Paulson Panapa met President Lai Ching-te in Taipei, with Lai calling the relationship “like brothers” as the two sides mark 47 years of ties and deepen cooperation under the Kaitasi Treaty, including health, digital innovation, disaster response, renewable energy, and education plus labour mobility. Culture & Rights in the Pacific: A Pacific human rights film festival at USP Labasa used movies and talanoa discussions to spotlight women’s empowerment and human rights, including documentaries on women’s rugby and ocean communities. Education & Community Pride: USP installed Tuvalu Governor-General Reverend Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani as its 33rd Chancellor, while Tuvaluan students shared graduation stories—from a decade-long return to study to balancing pregnancy and exams—showing education as a pathway back to work and family. Women’s Access to Learning: A new global map shows women lead college enrolment in most countries, with Tuvalu listed among places where women’s tertiary participation is notably higher than men’s. Sports & Youth Leadership: Fiji Olympian Cheyenne Rova put her hand up for Oceania Aquatics’ athletes leadership, crediting Pacific women’s leadership programs for building confidence. Climate Justice Lens: Commentary connects climate loss to legal and moral responsibility, arguing some places can’t adapt their way out of disaster and that those who caused the problem should pay. Regional Rugby Spotlight: Rotorua will host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup with Tuvalu among the men’s teams, plus women’s competitions featuring Pacific nations.