Bauxite Probe: The government says investigators are now reviewing records from 2017 onward as part of a widening Rennell Island bauxite investigation into 33 shipments exported between 2017 and 2019, with officials warning the process will take time and calling it “professional” and “impartial.” Diplomacy with China: Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela met China’s top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing, with both sides stressing stronger Solomon Islands–China cooperation in trade, infrastructure, education and renewable energy, while Wang rejected claims China seeks a “sphere of influence” or interferes with Pacific choices. Healthcare Upgrade: Japan officially handed over the upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita, a SBD$130m redevelopment adding emergency/outpatient services, an operating theatre, imaging and pharmacy, aimed at reducing referrals to Honiara. Agribusiness & Livelihoods: Farmers in East Central Guadalcanal formed the Atunoda Family Farmers Association with SIART support, building a pineapple processing shed and machine to improve market access; in Makira-Ulawa, Nia Organic Farmers Association says it still needs help beyond SIART, especially for transport and marketing. Security & Markets: Honiara City Council denies plans to dissolve the Honiara Central Market Vendors Association, while police step up patrols in Belaha after burglary and suspected arson incidents. Food Security Research: SINU and Australia’s CSIRO held a symposium on locally sourced animal feed options to cut costs for small livestock and tilapia farmers. El Niño Response: The UN is preparing up to US$100m in emergency funding as forecasts warn the next El Niño could be worse than 2023–24, threatening food, water and health across the Pacific and beyond.