Judicial Wellbeing: On 25 July, the International Day for Judicial Wellbeing spotlighted how judges’ independence and integrity depend on their health and support systems, not just courtroom performance. Critical Minerals Research: UN University-linked geographer Saleem Ali received a Humboldt Research Award to keep working on the geopolitics of critical minerals and rare earth supply chains. Nauru Diplomacy: Nauru’s cabinet has endorsed a scoping mission to open an embassy in Israel, with Israel’s foreign minister saying it would be based in Jerusalem—framing it as a platform for sustainable development and deeper partnerships. World Heritage Capacity: UNESCO says it helped Nauru complete its first World Heritage Convention International Assistance project, including site priorities, a draft five-year conservation workplan, and steps like a National Heritage Committee. Deep-Sea Mining Rule of Law: The UN’s top maritime court refused to pause an inquiry into deep-sea mining contract compliance involving Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI), while a seabed disputes chamber ordered provisional measures to protect due process rights. Health in Longer Lives: A Lancet study found people are living longer but not healthier, with more years spent in poor health—an issue for health planning across small states. Pacific Climate Funding Push: Australia defended its pre-COP climate meeting spending in Fiji, saying outcomes must reflect Pacific climate impacts and that most accommodation costs will be recovered from delegations. Disaster Risk Leadership Call: UNITAR opened applications for a women’s leadership programme in disaster risk reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026, inviting Nauru applicants.