Commonwealth Games Glasgow: Pacific athletes are already turning heads at the opening days in Scotland, with PNG weightlifter Morea Baru winning bronze in the men’s 65kg and Nauru’s Jo-Beth Deirerage lifting 161kg to finish fourth in the women’s 48kg. Opening Ceremony Pop Culture: The Hydro lit up with a Doctor Who-style TARDIS journey, featuring the Royals and a star-studded Royal Box moment. Pacific Football Pathway: Fiji booked a spot at the 2027 FIFA U17 World Cup after beating Solomon Islands on penalties, while New Zealand and PNG set up the OFC U16 final after New Zealand beat PNG 3-0. Regional Security Deal: New Zealand and Papua New Guinea signed a defence co-operation agreement for 2026–2029, expanding training and exercises. Vanuatu Link in Policing News: Malaysia’s police watchdog opened a disciplinary probe into 12 officers suspected of extorting RM2 million from a Vanuatu national. Arts & Identity Spotlight: Haitian-Middle Eastern-Vanuatu-raised singer Naïka says her music is a home for people who don’t feel they belong anywhere.