Immigration & Asylum Rulings (US): A federal judge in Rhode Island struck down Trump-era policies that paused asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship decisions for people from 39 “high-risk” countries, calling the delays unlawful and driven by anti-immigrant bias—an outcome that could affect Tongans among those listed. Pacific Culture & Language: Auckland’s Manurewa Library closed Sāmoan Language Week with community-led celebrations, highlighting how public spaces help others learn Pacific languages and identity. Moana Pasifika Update: New Zealand Rugby Players Association says a decision on Moana Pasifika’s future could come within weeks as Samoa and Tonga-led plans are discussed after the franchise was placed into liquidation. Women & Community Resilience: Pacific leaders at the Forum Women Leaders Meeting urged turning commitments into action as fuel prices, supply disruptions, conflict and climate impacts hit women and vulnerable communities hardest. Tonga Child Poverty: A new Tonga-UNICEF report finds about one in four children face multidimensional poverty, with rural and youngest children most affected. Sport & Wellbeing: Tonga’s government ministries kicked off a four-week volleyball competition to promote healthy lifestyles and strengthen relationships across agencies. Climate Displacement (NZ): World Vision research warns Aotearoa lacks a dedicated framework for climate-displaced people, as Pacific movement with dignity becomes more urgent.