Fiji-Israel Diplomacy: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar inaugurated Israel’s new embassy in Suva, restoring a diplomatic presence after nearly three decades and pointing to cooperation in water, renewables, agriculture and technology. Labour Mobility Warning: Fiji’s Employment Ministry urged PALM workers not to disengage from approved jobs after a PALM worker reportedly left employment and ended up homeless in Australia, saying liaison officers are trying to reach him. Fuel Cost Pressure: Savusavu taxi operators say record fuel prices are forcing them off long-distance routes, while opposition and vendors link higher fuel costs to rising living and food prices. Aviation Upgrade: Labasa Airport is set to get a remote tower/AFIS system to feed live flight information to Nadi, improving safety and coordination for Vanua Levu. Trade & Standards: Fiji and Standards Australia are advancing a national standards framework to help local businesses meet international requirements and grow exports. Business Moves: TISA Insurance (Fiji) launched under a unified Pacific identity, and Bunnings Pacific opened an online store with 20,000+ products for Fijians. Health Procurement: SK Bioscience won its first UNICEF flu vaccine contract, with Fiji listed among recipient countries. Regional Media: NBC hosted the Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby, focusing on resilient regional storytelling and newsroom sustainability.