Fuel Security & Renewables: A spike in global oil prices after the US-Iran conflict has left parts of the Pacific with dangerously low reserves, pushing up transport and tourism costs and underlining how heavy reliance on imported diesel still persists despite renewable targets. Energy Governance (Cook Islands): The Cook Islands’ new online dashboard says fuel stocks are stable, with Rarotonga up to 57 days and Aitutaki “well-stocked,” even with a 10-day petrol baseline, as the country sits in the Amber phase of its National Energy Response Framework. Tourism & Local Food: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti have activated a codeshare that lets travellers book one ticket for international flights plus inter-island connections to Rarotonga and Bora Bora. Waste & Plastics: A baseline study links Cook Islands beach plastic pollution to tourism and local habits, calling for more targeted waste management and better collaboration. Agriculture & Biosecurity: Growers and experts warn an invasive ant infestation is putting Rarotonga’s ecosystem at risk, while community feedback urges the Ministry of Agriculture to be more proactive. Maritime & Shipping: A letter argues the government’s plan to operate a new China co-funded MV Tuitui Moana could undercut experienced local shipping firms that rely on subsidies to serve small outlying markets. Seabed Minerals: Deep Sea Minerals reports progress on its U.S. regulatory pathway, while broader coverage highlights how deep-sea mining is becoming a Pacific geopolitics issue. Ocean Safety: IMO chief Arsenio Dominguez urged member states to move from ocean protection policies to real-world implementation on World Ocean Day.