Micronesian Games Hosting: Kiribati has been selected to host the 2030 Micronesian Games after a competitive bidding process, with Chuuk, Kiribati, the Northern Mariana Islands and Palau submitting bids; the Northern Mariana Islands withdrew following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, and Kiribati’s plan was endorsed by majority vote on June 6. Nauru Governance Partnership: Nauru launched Phase II of the NAIG-II governance project with UNDP support, bringing Parliament, the Electoral Commission, the justice sector and civil society into a whole-of-government push to improve services and public trust. Nauru–Australia Deportation Claims: Nauru issued a rare “friendly and welcoming” statement after whistleblower allegations read in parliament claimed officers made “serious threats of physical violence” against non-citizens removed to Nauru under Australia’s 30-year deal. Fuel Costs Across the Pacific: A regional fuels update says Nauru has raised diesel price caps for the first time since the crisis began, with other Pacific states also adjusting caps as energy pressure continues. EU Seafood Rule Impact: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu took part in training on new EU freezer-vessel food safety rules expected to affect most Pacific Island vessels exporting to the EU. Solomon Islands Pivot: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says he will review a secretive 2022 security pact with China while pushing a “reset” with Australia and starting talks on a new comprehensive treaty.