El Niño warning for Nauru and neighbors: ChildFund New Zealand says a strong El Niño is very likely to continue through late 2026, bringing drought risk to some islands and heavier rain to others—raising pressure on safe drinking water, food supplies, and children’s health, with Nauru flagged among areas expected to see above-normal rainfall. Nauru (Naoero) offshore deal scrutiny: An Australian senator says newly released terms for the NZYQ deportation deal to Naoero raise more questions than answers, pointing to secrecy and claims that key financial documents were withheld. Nauru embassy in Jerusalem: Nauru inaugurated its embassy in Jerusalem, with Israeli officials citing close ties and Nauru’s voting record at the UN. Pacific climate mobility policy in focus: After Palau’s leaders’ meeting, analysis highlights how Australia’s bilateral mobility agreements increasingly treat migration as climate adaptation, including a Naoero-related agreement. Ocean protection vs deep-sea mining: A Micronesian forum update says CNMI and partners backed sustainable fisheries and asked for more scientific data before moving ahead with deep-sea mining in the Marianas. Fisheries leadership recognized: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency received a FAO award for responsible fisheries management. US push for more Pacific presence: Reporting says the US is being urged to move beyond “episodic attention,” as China expands influence around the Pacific Islands Forum.