Pacific Health & Resilience Diplomacy: U.S. President Joe Biden met Pacific island leaders at a second White House summit, announcing U.S. recognition of Niue and the Cook Islands and new funding aimed at strengthening regional infrastructure, including internet connectivity via undersea cables—supporting climate-resilient development that can indirectly back health services and disaster response. Ocean Protection for Food Security: Pristine Seas’ Samoa expedition is using SCUBA surveys, deep-sea cameras, seabird counts, and environmental DNA sampling to map marine life and assess ocean health—work framed as protecting coral reefs, local food supplies, and community livelihoods. Regional Fisheries Governance (Niue link): FFA and SPC shared 2026 fisheries minister outcomes, including the Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035, named with a Niuean term for “birds hovering above a school of fish,” tying regional stewardship to long-term food and economic stability. Immigration Policy (health-adjacent): New Zealand plans a compulsory citizenship test for most grant applicants from late 2027, with exemptions for children under 16 and people aged 65+—a policy shift that changes how eligibility is assessed.