Commonwealth Games (Glasgow) — Pacific sport starts with mixed bowling results: Niue’s Frederrick Tafatu and Tonga’s Liam Hill both lost their opening men’s singles matches, while Fiji’s Rajnesh Prasad grabbed a win in a tie-break and will face Jamaica next. Commonwealth Games (Glasgow) — Women’s pairs see early wins: Tonga and Fiji recorded early victories in the women’s pairs, with Tonga’s pair taking a tie-break after a split set. Pacific climate diplomacy — Regional unity pushed ahead of COP31: Solomon Islands environment minister Wayne Ghemu urged stronger Pacific regionalism, arguing that speaking “one voice” boosts negotiating power as climate pressure grows. Pacific trade & industry angle — “Forward looking” approach highlighted: A commentary on Indo-Pacific engagement points to the value of trade deals and learning from partners to cut costs and improve technology, rather than staying defensive.