Nauru Legal Fight: A quiet change to Nauru policing powers is raising alarms that laws were tweaked to blunt Federal Court challenges by NZYQ members resisting deportation, with whistleblowers claiming newly created community monitoring officers were tied to threats and expanded powers beyond the original target group. American Samoa Deep-Sea Mining: BOEM has moved ahead with plans to sell mineral leases for American Samoa’s seafloor, setting a Nov. 19 auction and giving the governor a unique 60-day review role, while Pacific advocacy groups criticize the timeline after tens of thousands of public comments. Guam Liberation & Culture: Guam is set to mark its 82nd Liberation with two Tumon Night Market events featuring local and international performers, plus fireworks and cultural demonstrations. Tinian Power Support: The Micronesia Climate Change Alliance launched a Solar Generator Loaner Program on Tinian, offering portable backup solar power to mothers and expecting mothers to help during outages. Fiji–Israel Ties: Fiji launched a new Israel Allies Caucus in parliament, aiming to deepen cooperation and promote pro-Israel legislation across the Pacific. Arts & Community: Polynesian Fire Luau in Daytona adds local brothers to its Pacific-focused cast, while Guam and regional arts events keep spotlighting Micronesian and wider Pacific culture.