Volcanic Disruption: Floating pumice rafts from the Titan Ridge underwater eruption are clogging waterways in Manus, making boat travel harder and threatening access to fishing grounds, markets and services for months or even years. Climate Mobility & Leadership: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew is in Berlin for the 2nd Berlin Climate Mobility Forum, pushing global cooperation on climate mobility principles and partnerships. Trade & Competitiveness: A UNCTAD review says PNG’s tariff cuts won’t deliver competitiveness on their own, pointing instead to high transport costs, expensive energy, regulatory complexity and policy uncertainty. Energy Security: PNG says it wants to ramp up oil and gas supply to Pacific neighbours as fuel-price shocks from the Iran crisis hit inflation and cost of living, with plans discussed for smaller refineries. Regional Defence Cooperation: Australia and PNG say they’re moving to bring the Pukpuk Treaty into force, framing it as broader alliance work beyond defence. Finance Sector Growth: Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey reports strong finance-sector growth, record bank profits and faster FX clearance, while flagging rising offshore super fund investments. Mining & Exploration: Taruga Minerals flags seven high-priority copper-gold targets at Kol Mountain for drilling; South Pacific Metals reports new gold results at Ontenu NE; Great Pacific Gold outlines 13,000m drilling for Wild Dog; Nickel 28 reports stronger Q1 output at Ramu. Governance & Integrity: PNG’s Correctional Service commissioner appointment prompts calls for unity ahead of the 2027 election, while TIPNG gears up for the 16th Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against Corruption on 21 June. Tourism & Business Recognition: Nine PNG accommodation providers win Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards, highlighting growing hospitality demand.