Fashion & Culture: Iris van Herpen’s first major New York show at the Brooklyn Museum is turning heads with 140+ haute couture looks that merge body, garment and even the surrounding space—built with tech like 3D printing and materials drawn from upcycled marine debris and fermented fibres. Passport Watch (Pakistan): Pakistan’s passport has slipped to 100th in the Henley Passport Index, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 30 destinations—still including Niue in Oceania. Passport Watch (India): India’s ranking and visa access are shifting month to month, with “visa-free” stay lengths varying by country and often coming with conditions. Citizenship Update (New Zealand): New Zealand plans an in-person citizenship test for many applicants from late 2027, covering civic responsibilities, democratic principles and rights. Pacific Climate Finance: Fiji and Australia have ratified the Pacific Resilience Facility Treaty, aiming to put climate adaptation funding directly into Pacific communities’ hands.