Oceania Tuvalu The premiere of "Pristine Seas", a documentary from the National Geographic, highlighted the findings of a landmark marine scientific expedition that was conducted in Tuvalu's waters in 2025 at the request of the Government of Tuvalu
Oceania Micronesia A nuclear-capable missile that China test-fired from a submarine flew over multiple Pacific nations and south of FSM; China had called the launch "routine", but was not announced by the agreed 48-hours notification
Oceania Palau Scientists have confirmed a crown-of-thorns coral-eating starfish outbreak in Koror's Ngederrak Conservation Area, prompting calls from reef experts for urgent monitoring and community action to protect one of Palau's most vital ecosystems
Oceania Australia Over 80% of under-16s in Australia said they were still using social media three months after the ban came into force, observational study shows; experts observed “limited implementation, incomplete compliance, substantial circumvention of restrictions”
Oceania Vanuatu Given the declaration of a dengue outbreak with evidence of local transmission, a red alert for dengue, serotype to be determined, or DENV-? has been issued according to news releases shared on PacNet on 22 June 2026
Oceania Tuvalu Tuvalu Gender Outlook 2025 and the new official website have been presented in front of the five contestants of the Sei Tuvalu Pageant 2026 and the reigning Sei Tuvalu, assessing gender-linked national achievements and comparing to other Pacific countries
Oceania Nauru Latest update on the operations and performance of the Nauru Police Force for March to May 2026 reports an overall crime incidence of 355 episodes, 298 involving adults and 57 juvenile offenders
Oceania Solomon Islands Bamboo could be a major economic opportunity, a recent training in China shows; forests cover 90% of the Solomon Islands, but current timbering is decimating the resource, and bamboo growing could ensure sustainable alternative income to rural communities
Oceania Micronesia Partnership with Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation OFCF has been reaffirmed committing for sustainable fisheries development and strengthening coastal communities; key topic discussed, the installation of ice-making machines on Moch and Fanapanges
Oceania Samoa Newspaper Samoa Observer reported that Minister of Revenue would have threatened to revoke its business licence during Parliament session on 24 June unless the business complies with the laws administered by the Ministry
Oceania Micronesia A Drought Information Statement from National Weather Service in Guam covers Micronesia's Yap State, urging residents to monitor their water supplies in view of drier-than-normal weeks; forecasts say rain will return later this year when El Niño develops
Oceania Kiribati A blue alert for rotavirus remains in effect, especially in Betio, accounting for the most cases, as well as a blue alert for DENV-1 and DENV-2, with most cases counted in South Tarawa but a transmission rate still contained
Oceania Nauru State-owned telecommunications provider Cenpac Corporation released its first dividend payment since its establishment for $1,75 million; the sum will be destined to the government for the current financial year