Philippines Earthquake & Tsunami Watch: A powerful 7.8 quake struck off Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Papua New Guinea, with coastal monitoring on alert and calls for people to move to higher ground. PNG–Australia Disability Inclusion: PNG and Australia are improving referral pathways and access to assistive technology for children with disabilities, aiming for more consistent support from identification to delivery. Mobile Internet Prices: New research finds mobile internet prices in PNG stayed stable through 2025 despite ongoing connectivity upgrades, including new undersea cable plans. Education Funding Boost: The government says K877 million has gone into a tuition fee subsidy, helping keep more than 2.5 million students in school, plus support for higher education through HELP. Environment & Scholarships: NCD Governor Parkop marked World Environment Day with residents and announced six new environmental science scholarships for next year. Biodiversity Research: Three new snake mantis species were identified in Australia and Papua New Guinea, using museum specimens and citizen science. Manus Pumice Disaster: Huge pumice rafts from an undersea volcano are disrupting boat access and harming marine life on Manus Island. Digital Public Infrastructure: PNG’s DICT says digital public infrastructure—especially digital identity—could help fight fake accounts and strengthen trusted information, including during emergencies.