Vanuatu–Australia Security: Port Vila and Canberra have signed the Nakamal agreement in Canberra, locking in Australia as the primary policing partner while stressing Vanuatu’s choice to bar foreign military bases and keep critical infrastructure from being militarised. OFC Women’s Champions League: Tafea Women fought back to draw 2-2 with Hekari Women in their Group A opener in Honiara, with coach Ericson Komeng saying they underestimated the Vanuatu side and will fix things before facing Ba. Pacific Security Race: Australia and China are both courting Vanuatu as regional influence competition heats up, with the security deal seen as part of that wider contest. Entertainment & Media Buzz: ABC’s Race Around The World spotlighted Vanuatu culture through a contestant’s week on Tanna, while an ABC Verify report raised questions about Australian influencer Lily Jay’s AI-manipulated charity videos. Sports/Tech Deals: JMGO is pushing limited-time savings on 4K projectors ahead of a tournament final, pitching big-screen viewing for fans. Parliament & Politics: A late-week political roundup notes frosty parliamentary tensions ahead of Vanuatu’s winter break, with a Midwinter Ball and last-minute dealmaking on the agenda.