Nauru–Israel Diplomacy: Nauru’s Cabinet has endorsed a scoping mission to set up an embassy in Israel, with Israel’s foreign minister saying it would be based in Jerusalem—part of a wider push to deepen bilateral ties and expand global partnerships. World Heritage Capacity Building: UNESCO says it helped complete Nauru’s first World Heritage International Assistance project, strengthening local know-how for protecting cultural and natural heritage and producing a draft five-year conservation workplan. Pacific Climate Accountability: Ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders are shifting from climate awareness to accountability—calling for accessible climate finance and faster delivery on existing commitments. Deep-Sea Mining Rule of Law: The UN’s top maritime court rejected a bid to pause an inquiry into deep-sea mining contracts, including Nauru Ocean Resources Inc., while a separate tribunal decision ordered provisional measures to protect due process rights. Health Beyond Longevity: A new study finds people are living longer, but not necessarily healthier, with more years spent in poor health—an issue for Pacific health planning as climate stress adds pressure. Food and Water Strain on Nauru: Reports say asylum seekers on Nauru are going hungry and often lack free, clean drinking water, highlighting cost-of-living and basic services pressures on the island. Disaster Risk Reduction Leadership: UNITAR is accepting applications for a women’s leadership program in disaster risk reduction tied to World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026, with Nauru included among encouraged Pacific participants.