The Republic of Nauru Choshi Pavilion officially opened on October 23, 2025, at Kasagami-Kurohae Station in Choshi, Japan. This unique partnership between the Choshi Electric Railway Co. and Nauru aims to boost international relations, promote Nauruan culture, and revitalize local tourism, showcasing traditional artifacts and elements from the Expo 2025 Osaka pavilion.
Nauruan President David Adeang made an unannounced visit to Canberra, meeting with Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong. The visit coincided with ongoing deportations of individuals to Nauru under a controversial A$2.5 billion deal, targeting the 'NZYQ cohort' following a 2023 High Court ruling. Allegations of corruption and bikie gang involvement in security contracts have also surfaced.
Anti-racist activists across Australia have protested new immigration laws passed on September 4, 2025, which facilitate the deportation of non-citizens, particularly the 'NZYQ cohort,' to Nauru. The laws follow a 30-year, A$2.5 billion deal with Nauru for offshore processing, drawing widespread criticism from human rights groups.
