Tech & Consumer Spending: Apple is bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade into paid iCloud+ plans in 100+ countries at no extra charge, including the 50GB tier, with a new “Apple Music Select” add-on option; rollout runs through late September 2026, but the US and several major markets are excluded. Regional Mobility Policy: CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds has introduced the Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026 to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI visa waiver program and expand eligibility to Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India and Mongolia—aiming to boost tourism, air links, and family travel. Nauru Diplomacy & Business Links: Nauru (Naoero) opened its embassy in Jerusalem, with Vice President Lionel Rouwen Aingimea leading a delegation; coverage also notes Israel’s push for new partners as European states move toward sanctions on West Bank settlements. Offshore Processing & Governance: Australia has released terms for the NZYQ deportation deal to Naoero, but an Australian senator says the disclosure raises more questions, including claims of withheld financial documents. Health & Regional Trade: Fiji’s PSH Hospitals says it’s drawing medical tourism from across the Pacific, including Nauru, leveraging a new Nadi-area specialty facility to generate foreign exchange. Pacific Security Cooperation: Solomon Islands reaffirmed police capacity cooperation with China in Beijing, including training and equipment support, while Australia and Thailand also pledged deeper security and economic ties. Fisheries & Economy: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency received a FAO award recognizing Pacific leadership in responsible fisheries management.