Religious Freedom at UN: PNG Prime Minister James Marape told the UN General Assembly that religious majorities must not use power to silence minorities, pointing to Section 45 of PNG’s Constitution and warning that “faith that is forced is no longer faith.” AI in PNG Lawmaking: The DICT says it will embed AI principles into existing digital laws rather than create a standalone AI law, as AI adoption accelerates. Digital Payments for Aid: Circle Foundation and UNDP/WFP plan a Digital Asset Innovation Pool to support responsible, regulated stablecoin payments for development and humanitarian work. Telemedicine in Morobe: Katim Tasol Foundation is testing a rural “Lighthouse” model combining telemedicine, infrastructure and continuous training to reduce professional isolation for health workers. Maritime Safety Push: PNG’s maritime sector was urged to move from policy to practice on safety, skills and implementation during World Maritime Day. Ocean Protection: PNG deposited its ratification of the BBNJ treaty, strengthening its role in protecting marine biodiversity beyond national waters. Research Must Help Farmers: PNG’s agriculture research chief says research should deliver measurable results for farmers, not just knowledge. Child Brain Tumors Concern: A rise in childhood brain tumors is raising alarms over early detection and PNG’s limited cancer-care capacity. Pacific Media Leadership: Neville Choi was elected PINA president, with fact-checking and verification flagged as top priorities for regional journalism.