Pacific Politics: Niue’s non-partisan Assembly has re-elected Dalton Tagelagi as Prime Minister after a May 2 election, winning a tight 11-9 leadership vote and naming Billy Talagi as Speaker—continuity on economic recovery, climate resilience, and Pacific engagement, but with a sharply divided parliament. Pacific Elections & Strategy: Across the region, the Cook Islands is heading into a politically charged period as it works to steady relations with New Zealand after a defence and security declaration signalled an easing of a China-linked diplomatic row. Regional Security: The Pacific Security College is warning of a fast-escalating methamphetamine crisis, pushing for a coordinated regional response that goes beyond trafficking routes and hits community health and safety. Business & Policy Watch: Nepal Telecom has changed international call charging, moving to a 60-second pulse for calls to dozens of countries. Legal & Culture: New Zealand mourns Sir Kenneth Keith, a major international law figure, while Che Fu is set for induction into the 2026 NZ Music Hall of Fame.