Police increase presence in Port Moresby due to crime

Papua New Guinea's police will increase their presence in Port Moresby due to rising crime rates. More foot patrols and stop-and-search operations will be implemented in high-crime areas. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and avoid traveling alone. In Vanuatu, five election petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the results of the recent snap election. Petitioners from various constituencies are expected to present evidence of alleged irregularities affecting the election outcomes. Tuvalu's Prime Minister discussed climate change impacts on fisheries at the Honiara Summit. He proposed compensation for small island nations affected by climate change and advocated for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to address these issues.