International
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Pacific-led Ocean Flagship advances to year-long design phase to mobilise $500M for blue economy across 12 Pacific nations
A Pacific-led push to fund ocean stewardship and blue economy moves into a formal project phase, signaling a new era of regional cooperation and investment. The Ocean Flagship aims to unlock substantial funding and deliver lasting benefits for communities and marine ecosystems across the region.
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French Polynesia seeks Pacific unity and non-alignment as it deepens ties with New Zealand
Facing mounting global instability, French Polynesia’s president calls for deeper Pacific cooperation to boost regional resilience. A candid exchange with a key neighbour signals a new approach—covering climate adaptation, connectivity, and a measured path toward greater sovereignty.
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EU-Pacific Marine Partnership Renewed Through 2030 to Bolster Ocean Health
The European Union renews its Pacific marine partnership with a multi-year plan to safeguard the oceans, sustain fisheries, and boost climate resilience across the region. With about $52 million committed through 2030, the initiative brings regional partners together to chart a new course for healthy oceans and resilient communities.
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Language as Medicine: Building Trust in Fiji’s Multicultural Healthcare
Language is more than words—it shapes trust, care, and community. In Suva, leaders highlight how mother tongues connect health workers with patients and preserve culture, sharing personal stories of everyday conversations that strengthen health and unity. A reminder that language can bridge generations and build a healthier, more inclusive society.
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Putin Vows to Seize Full Donbas by Force as Kyiv Rejects Withdrawal Demand
New remarks from Vladimir Putin sharpen the stakes in the Ukraine crisis, with Moscow vowing to seize full control of Donbas by force unless Kyiv agrees to terms. Kyiv rejects the move as fighting continues, while diplomacy lovers hint at a delicate path forward amid renewed tensions.
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Japan and Fiji Launch Lomavata Kizuna Partnership to Boost Indo-Pacific Resilience
Japan and Fiji announce a new partnership aimed at boosting regional resilience, infrastructure, and security, signaling closer ties in a shifting Pacific landscape. The move hints at deeper cooperation to address shared challenges and opportunities across the Indo-Pacific.
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Fiji PM Rabuka Arrives in New Delhi for Modi–Murmu Talks on Health, Climate and Connectivity
Fiji’s Prime Minister Rabuka arrives in New Delhi for a high-profile official visit, where key talks and a keynote on the Pacific as an Ocean of Peace hint at a new wave of closer India–Fiji cooperation. The focus spans health, education, climate resilience, and deeper people-to-people ties across the Blue Pacific.
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West Papua Leader Calls for Boycott as Flag Controversy Roils Independence Day
West Papuan leader Benny Wenda is calling for a boycott of Indonesia’s Independence Day, arguing that raising the Indonesian flag on Papuan land is illegal. The move shines a light on the ongoing struggle for self-determination and the high-stakes symbolism at the heart of West Papua’s future.
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Gaza Violence Escalates as Hamas Heads to Cairo for Ceasefire Talks
Bombardments in eastern Gaza intensify as Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya arrives in Cairo amid stalled Doha talks on a U.S.-backed ceasefire. Analysts warn that reviving the framework would require credible enforcement and sustained aid to reach civilians, underscoring a fragile path toward a pause in hostilities.
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Is James Gunn’s Superman Set to Fly or Fall?
The dawn of the James Gunn era at DC Studios ushers in a new Superman film, but early reviews hint at a mixed bag. As David Corenswet dons the cape, audiences brace for a story that diverges from typical origin tales and introduces a fresh villain. Yet, questions linger about character depth and narrative strength—could…