Pacific Diplomacy: Pacific Islands Forum leaders, including French Polynesia, issued a fresh global appeal for peace, urging world leaders to uphold the UN Charter and settle disputes through dialogue as tensions rise. Marine Protection & Fisheries: French Polynesia says it will fully protect 200,000 sq miles of ocean—about twice Arizona—adding artisanal fishing zones and bringing conserved waters to roughly 540,500 sq miles, with protections aimed at safeguarding biodiversity and migration routes. World Oceans Day Momentum: As the world pushes toward the “30 by 30” goal, coverage highlights that MPAs now cover about 10% of oceans, with French Polynesia cited for its large-scale protections and conservation-led tourism. Sustainable Hospitality: Hilton Hotel Tahiti received Green Globe certification, pointing to its partnership with OceanIA and an autonomous solar-powered observation platform blending conservation, education, and innovation. Telecom & Digital Infrastructure: Telstra and Google expanded their alliance to use each other’s terrestrial and subsea networks to boost resilience and capacity as AI demand grows. Regional Security Spending: Australia plans AUD$46m for police deployments in Solomon Islands, framed as support for regional resilience amid shifting Pacific security dynamics. Hantavirus Evacuation Cost: The US reportedly chartered a $750,000 yacht to evacuate one American from Pitcairn via Tahiti, adding pressure to emergency State Department funding.