Pacific Security: Australia and Fiji signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance in Suva, a mutual defence treaty that also allows other Pacific states to join, as regional leaders respond to growing China-linked military activity. China Missile Test: A Chinese SLBM launch on July 6 in the Pacific—reported as a JL-2 with a dummy warhead—was conducted between Nauru and Tonga, with analysts saying tracking ships in the region likely gathered data. New Zealand Defence Move: New Zealand says it will explore joining the alliance, with PM Christopher Luxon calling it a logical step to strengthen a safer region. Fiji–England Rugby: Flying Fijians coach Senirusi Seruvakula says England’s forwards will be hard to counter and Fiji will use a 6-2 split as they prepare for the Nations Championship clash in Liverpool. Fiji Pearls Netball: Fiji beat PNG 64-35 to earn a bronze medal play-off spot in the Spirit Series in Sydney. Real Estate Ethics: Fiji’s real estate regulator says some agents are “reselling” the same properties at higher prices, pushing a new ethics and governance training push with FNU. Taveuni Power Crisis: Southern Taveuni families say they’ve been without reliable electricity for years, affecting schooling and basic household needs. Business Forum: Fiji and Australia’s joint business forum in Suva (Aug 27-29) is pushing agriculture as the next big trade focus.