Critical Minerals & Ports: An op-ed argues American Samoa’s “No” stance on potential BOEM deep-sea minerals exploration could redirect U.S. investment and urgency toward other U.S. locations, with knock-on effects for port infrastructure, jobs, training, and small business opportunities. Niue Travel & Culture: Niue’s new 2026 silver coin marks 75 years of Chabad-Lubavitch leadership, featuring Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the 770 Eastern Parkway façade, and a menorah—an unusual collector item that blends Niue’s legal-tender status with Jewish history. Visa-Free Travel (Regional Interest): From 1 January 2027, Nigerians will be able to enter Chad and the Republic of the Congo without visas, as both countries move toward broader African free-movement and easier travel and trade.