International
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AUSTRAC Expands Regional Push Against Financial Crime in the Pacific
AUSTRAC is deepening regional ties with Pacific partners to tackle rising financial crime—from online exploitation linked to crypto misuse to transnational networks. Through PFIC, countries are sharing data, training together, and deploying shared tools to outpace evolving threats. A forthcoming intelligence guide and the PFIC plenary in Fiji will further sharpen the Pacific’s coordinated response.
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Amnesty International Urges New Zealand to Grant Humanitarian Visas for Tuvaluans Amid Climate Crisis
Amnesty International’s top official blasts New Zealand’s immigration policy as discriminatory amid Tuvalu’s climate-driven crisis. As calls grow for humanitarian visas, regional contrasts—Australia’s more open approach versus NZ’s current rules—raise questions about climate justice and migration in the Pacific.
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Ukraine Hits Russian Bryansk Chemical Plant With Storm Shadow Missiles
Ukraine fires a bold strike against a pivotal Russian facility tied to its war effort, signaling a potential turning point in the conflict. Global leaders are intensifying pressure on Moscow, leaving the next moves and consequences wide open.
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Self-Proclaimed Admiral’s Fiji Rescue Fleet Dream Draws Skepticism
Meet the man who calls himself an admiral and dreams of an International Sea/Air Rescue fleet set to anchor in Fiji. With extravagant fundraising claims and no formal naval background, his meetings with Fiji’s leaders have sparked questions about legitimacy, logistics, and the future of regional maritime security. What happens next could reshape how the…
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Trump-Putin Summit Postponed as Russia Presses for Donbas Control
Plans for a high-stakes Washington–Moscow summit have been postponed as the Ukraine crisis intensifies. With ceasefire talks stalling and positions hardening, diplomats tread carefully while the world weighs the path toward dialogue and peace.
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Fiji and Marshall Islands Deepen Pacific Vuvale Ties
Fiji and the Republic of the Marshall Islands reaffirm their commitment to the Pacific Vuvale partnership, signaling a new phase in bilateral cooperation. A Development Cooperation MoU aims to strengthen people-to-people ties, training, and economic connectivity, underscoring shared resolve to tackle climate, growth, and development challenges across the Blue Pacific. The move embodies a hopeful,…
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Fiji and Turkey Eye Zero-Waste Breakthrough at Forum
Fiji and Turkey are renewing their waste-management partnership at a regional forum, signaling deeper cooperation toward zero-waste ambitions. The talks hint at future formal agreements and shared solutions to turn waste into economic resilience, from disaster-waste strategies to expanded recycling initiatives. A forward-looking step for cleaner, more resilient Pacific communities.
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Japan Donates RHIB to Fiji Navy, Boosting Pacific Maritime Security
Japan deepens its security partnership with Fiji by donating a rigid-hull inflatable boat to the Fiji Navy, under its Official Security Assistance program. The gesture aims to bolster regional maritime security and response capabilities across the Pacific.
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Fiji bets on nature-based resilience with $27M CIF funding
Fiji is launching a bold, nature-based resilience push backed by a major climate fund. The mountain-to-ocean plan aims to protect communities, ecosystems, and livelihoods as climate threats intensify.
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Fiji Government Roadshow Expands to Western Australia to Serve the Fijian Diaspora
Fiji’s government is taking essential services on the road, meeting Fijian communities across Australia. The traveling roadshow offers consular support, registration services, and more, underscoring a strengthened bond between Fiji and its diaspora as it tours from Uluru to Western Australia.
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Fiji’s WHO-Backed Public Health Milestone: A Pacific Leap Against Trachoma, Rubella and Measles
Fiji has reached a historic public health milestone as the World Health Organization validates the elimination of trachoma, rubella, and measles as threats. The achievement highlights tireless community work, strong health systems, and regional collaboration, offering a hopeful model for health equity across the Pacific.
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Fiji Secures CIF Backing for its Nature, People and Climate Plan
Fiji unveils a bold $27 million plan to weave nature into its future—from mountains to the sea. The initiative aims to strengthen climate resilience, restore ecosystems, and safeguard livelihoods for thousands, with a special focus on Indigenous communities and biodiversity.
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Cook Islands Health Minister Bids Farewell as Pacific Nations Pledge Universal Health Coverage at WHO Western Pacific Meeting
At the WHO Regional Committee meeting in Fiji, a departing health minister delivers a moving message on unity and bold reforms for primary healthcare. The discussion spotlights a new regional health-financing framework and a shared drive toward universal health coverage across the Western Pacific. A beacon of collaborative resilience amid rising health challenges.
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Trump-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Tested by Fresh Violence
A fragile Gaza ceasefire is once again under strain as renewed clashes raise questions about the path to peace. With international mediation intensifying and humanitarian relief in the balance, the coming days could reshape the pause in the region.
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Hong Kong International Airport Tragedy Sparks Aviation Safety Scrutiny
Tragedy at Hong Kong International Airport as a cargo plane skids off the runway, colliding with a security vehicle and ending up in the sea. Investigators are assessing weather, runway conditions and crew actions to understand what happened and what it could mean for aviation safety.
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Tariffs Loom as Star Wars Filming Goes Global
Filming continues across Britain, Hungary, and Australia as the global film machine presses on despite looming tariff threats. With studios directing billions into international projects and incentives shaping where stories are told, the next phase of cross-border cinema is taking shape in surprising ways.
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IMO Net-Zero Shipping Rules Delayed as Divisions Emerge
Stalled talks at the IMO have left a global plan to curb shipping emissions unresolved. Delegates postponed decisive steps as major economies clash over a proposed fuel standard and pricing mechanism. With discussions set to resume next year, the path to a unified, net-zero shipping future remains uncertain.
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Albanese Heads to Washington for AUKUS Talks Amid Tariffs and Minerals Deal Push
Australia’s AUKUS alliance is front and center as Prime Minister Albanese heads to Washington for crucial talks with President Trump. Tariff relief, a potential critical minerals deal, and the pact’s future are on the table, with bipartisan support shaping the direction of Australia–U.S. ties.
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Fiji and World Bank Forge Path to Vision 2050: Climate-Resilient Growth on the Horizon
Fiji is mapping a bold path to a developed, inclusive future, with a sharp focus on Vision 2050 and climate-resilient growth. Fresh discussions with international partners signal strong momentum on infrastructure, education, and policy reforms—steering the nation toward lasting prosperity.
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Pacific Pushes Unified Health Front Against NCDs at WHO Meeting
Pacific health leaders are pressing for a united, robust front against rising NCDs, mental health gaps, and climate-related health risks. From Fiji’s landmark WHO gathering emerges an “Ocean of Peace” vision—featuring school health reforms, tighter unhealthy-food rules, and community-based mental health support that could reshape health across island nations.
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Fragile Gaza Ceasefire Tested as Violence Surges and Aid Flows Resume
A fragile pause in Gaza’s fighting is once again under strain as renewed airstrikes and a rising civilian toll test a U.S.-brokered truce. With humanitarian aid on the table and international mediators pushing for renewed dialogue, the coming days could reshape the crisis and the path toward peace.
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Fiji’s New Era: Unity and Democracy Ahead Under Rabuka and Prasad
Fiji’s leaders outline a bold new chapter grounded in unity, dialogue, and mutual respect. From honoring the nation’s founding icons to pledges of democracy, media freedom, and inclusive growth, the message paints a hopeful vision for a more equitable Fiji.
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Fiji and New Zealand Strengthen Pacific Partnership at World Bank/IMF Meetings
Fiji and New Zealand reaffirm a long-standing partnership at major international meetings, signaling a shared push toward sustainable growth and regional resilience. The discussions span education reform, climate-resilient infrastructure, and stronger trade ties, underscoring a broader Pacific vision built on cooperation and inclusive development.
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Austria Signals Backing for EU Russia Sanctions Ahead of Key Vote
EU diplomacy tightens its grip on Moscow as a key sanctions package edges closer after a member state shifts its stance. With energy measures and timing at stake, the bloc faces a crucial test of unity and the path forward in the Ukraine crisis.
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Fiji seeks stronger World Bank backing to become a Pacific economic hub
Fiji is stepping up calls for stronger international support to accelerate its development and become a key Pacific economic hub. In high-level talks with World Bank officials, the focus was on financing for energy, health, and regional trade, underscoring a push for concessional funding and climate-smart resilience. The discussions signal a renewed push for sustainable…
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UNFPA Pacific Aims to Reach 100,000 Women with Lifesaving Health and GBV Services
A new three-year program, funded by New Zealand, aims to overhaul sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health services across Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu. With rising maternal mortality and gaps in care, the initiative seeks to expand life-saving services, strengthen GBV support, and boost HIV prevention—empowering women and youth to foster healthier Pacific communities.
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Caribbean Drug Vessel Strike Sparks Debate Over Survivors as POWs
A Caribbean strike targeting a suspected drug vessel triggers a tense debate over wartime legality, humanitarian impact, and the fate of two survivors rescued from the scene. With a growing U.S. military footprint and covert moves in Venezuela, observers warn the crisis could redefine regional security dynamics.
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Venezuela Seeks UN Action Over US Strikes, Sparking Sovereignty Clash
Venezuela pushes the UN Security Council to weigh in on alleged U.S. strikes at sea, arguing the actions violate sovereignty. With veto power and competing narratives about security and humanitarian impact, this unfolding drama tests international law and diplomacy in the region. Tensions rise as diplomats tread carefully through sovereignty, sanctions, and regional stability.
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Global Push for UN-backed Gaza Stabilization Force Gains Steam
With a fragile ceasefire holding, major powers are weighing a UN-backed international force for Gaza. The plan envisions a mandate to bolster international law and spark contributions from more nations, but stops short of a traditional peacekeeping mission. As talks continue and potential troop commitments surface, observers watch how this could redefine international involvement in…
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China-U.S. Rare Earth Rules Spark Fresh Trade Tensions
Beijing pushes back as rare-earth export controls ignite a new round of U.S.-China diplomacy. A pointed seven-point rebuttal signals a deeper contest over global supply chains and tariff leverage. With negotiations ongoing, the coming moves could redefine economic leverage for both powers.