Brain Health & Safety: Tongan NRL backrower Eliesa Katoa says he’s determined to return after emergency brain surgery for a brain bleed following three head knocks while playing for Tonga; he’s training with Melbourne Storm but still out of contact drills, with recovery described as a long road. Stroke Recovery Watch: Fiji captain Tui Kamikamica’s comeback after stroke-related brain and heart surgery is on hold after a training regression, with Melbourne saying he’s “touch-and-go” for this season but hopeful for the Rugby League World Cup. Antimicrobial Resistance: WHO released a practical manual for Western Pacific health workers to strengthen clinical diagnostic stewardship, aiming to improve infection diagnosis and reduce unnecessary antimicrobial use. Ocean Health & Governance: Pacific leaders highlight stronger ocean protection as climate and pollution pressures grow; Vanuatu points to new ocean laws and notes Tonga’s early move to set up dedicated ocean institutions. Public Health & Community Risk: Tonga-linked investment scams are being flagged by financial regulators, with fraudsters using community referrals and fake trading apps to steal funds. Marine Science (Tonga Trench): University of Hawaiʻi researchers report rare goblin shark sightings alive in deep Pacific habitat, including on the slope of the Tonga Trench—new insights into a species previously seen mostly after accidental fishing.