Immigration & Justice: Australia’s High Court has ruled against the Albanese government in a case over false imprisonment tied to a non-citizen’s indefinite immigration detention, warning taxpayers could face tens of millions in compensation after the court found there was “no reasonable prospect” of removing him. Nauru Governance: Nauru has launched Phase II of the NAIG-II governance partnership with UNDP, aiming to strengthen Parliament, elections, justice services and public participation. Nauru-Australia Transfer Claims: A rare Nauru government statement says it is “friendly” after allegations under parliamentary privilege claimed officers threatened violence against people transferred to Nauru under Australia’s long-term deal. Ocean & Security: World Ocean Day remarks from former Pacific Islands Forum SG Dame Meg Taylor urged Pacific unity to protect ocean governance from militarisation and outside funding pressures. Regional Cybercrime: Fiji hosted Pacific legal officers to finalise a cybercrime legislation handbook, with Nauru among participating countries. Tsunami Watch: After a 7.8 quake near the Philippines, US tsunami advisories listed Nauru and many Pacific islands, urging coastal communities to follow local instructions and stay out of the water. Deep-Sea Mining: Reports say seabed minerals deals are drawing UNCLOS disputes and geopolitical competition, including agreements involving Nauru. Fuel Costs: Nauru raised diesel price caps again, with other Pacific states also tightening measures as energy costs bite.