Cardiovascular Health in the Pacific: A Fiji cardiologist says cardiovascular disease is the region’s biggest killer, warning that lifestyle shifts—more canned, preserved, and fried foods instead of fresh fish—are driving non-communicable disease risk; he notes limited early detection and that hospitals are seeing a steady flow of cardiac cases, including patients referred from nearby islands including Tuvalu. Human Rights in Climate Policy: Human rights groups are urging Tuvalu and Ireland to make human rights a core, enforceable part of the second Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels conference—pushing for concrete implementation steps and accountability, not just recognition. Tuvalu–Japan Climate and Health Links: Tuvalu’s Prime Minister has invited Japan’s PM to attend the Pre-COP31 Leaders’ Event in Funafuti, with talks also covering climate resilience, maritime transport, digital connectivity, renewable energy, fisheries, and health cooperation. Regional IUU Fishing Crackdown: The FFA reports 16 vessels of interest and four apprehensions from Operation Island Chief 2026, highlighting ongoing illegal fishing risks to Pacific tuna sustainability. Pacific Fisheries Strategy: Forum Fisheries Agency leaders outline a shift toward value retention and development under the Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035, tying fisheries to food security, livelihoods, and sovereignty.