Vanuatu–France Islands Dispute: Vanuatu says it will take its decades-old sovereignty fight over Matthew and Hunter islands to an international court after talks with France stalled, with the islands’ status also shaping maritime rights and resources. Opposition Pressure: Opposition Leader Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau is demanding a government apology, arguing leaders misled the public about progress and questioning why negotiations were handled by the Deputy PM. Regional Security & China Missile Fallout: Pacific leaders are reacting to China’s nuclear-capable missile test, with renewed calls that the ocean not be militarised and Beijing’s “no geopolitical intent” line dismissed as false. Ocean Conservation Push: Melanesian nations, including Vanuatu, are moving toward a large transboundary marine protected area corridor, though details on enforcement and community consultation remain thin. Tuvalu Enforcement: Tuvalu detained a Chinese fishing vessel over alleged illegal fishing and expired authorisation, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of activity in the region’s waters. Tourism–Agriculture Link: Vanuatu’s tourism and agriculture ministries met operators in Port Vila over unreliable local produce supply, especially vegetables and eggs, as government looks to strengthen value-chain connections. Campus Safety Debate (Australia): A royal commission heard universities were warned about “aggressive” outsiders at pro-Palestinian protests, adding pressure on how campuses manage security and social cohesion.