Rugby League: Samoan star Brian To’o has signed a three-year deal with the PNG Chiefs for their inaugural 2028 NRL season, with the club pitching the move as more than football—family, culture and a Pacific identity at the heart of the franchise. Diplomacy & Culture: China’s Ambassador Fei Mingxing attended Samoa’s “Charming China” cultural event in Apia, highlighting deepening China–Samoa ties through exchanges and showcases. Health & Inclusion: An Indigenous precision medicine symposium in Apia urged that Māori and Pacific communities must be built into personalised medicine from the start, not added later. Local Governance & Safety: Samoa’s Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Schmidt addressed NUS students after a violent campus brawl, with four arrests reported. Economy & Climate: Samoa’s banks are exploring more green financing, especially solar, as a Central Bank workshop brings lenders and partners together. Infrastructure: The Manatua submarine cable fault near Samoa has disrupted internet services in parts of the Pacific, with repairs dependent on securing a specialist vessel. Border Security: A new K9 unit opened at Faleolo Airport, funded with Australian support, to strengthen detection of drugs and restricted items. Sports: The Samoa Open teed off at Faleata Golf Course, drawing local and overseas golfers.