Commonwealth Games (Bowling): Niue’s Frederrick Tafatu opened with a 2-0 loss to North Ireland’s Gary Kelly (13-1, 8-3), while Tonga’s Liam Hill also went down 2-0 to New Zealand’s Shannon McIlroy (10-2, 15-3); both Niue and Tonga move into round two after early setbacks. Commonwealth Games (Bowling): Fiji’s Rajnesh Prasad delivered the standout Pacific result, beating England’s Sam Tolchard on a tie-break after splitting sets (8-3, 7-6) and winning 1-0 in the decider; he next faces Jamaica’s Robert Simpson. Commonwealth Games (Opening): Glasgow’s Games opened with an indoor arena ceremony at the OVO Hydro, with King Charles III declaring the event open and the night’s program building toward the start of competition. Climate & Regional Policy: Solomon Islands Minister Wayne Ghemu urged stronger Pacific regionalism ahead of COP31, arguing that speaking “with one voice” strengthens negotiating power as climate pressures intensify. Mobility & Travel Policy: A look at India’s 20-year passport changes notes shifting rankings and visa-free access (55 destinations in 2026), a reminder of how travel rules can ripple into tourism and business travel planning across the region.