International
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Fiji Opens Embassy in Jerusalem as Israel Plans Embassy in Fiji by 2026
A landmark diplomatic shift signals closer ties between Fiji and Israel, with embassies on the horizon and collaborative plans unfolding. As preparations continue, a new era of cultural and religious exchange—and reshaped regional dynamics—begins to take shape.
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Pacific Debt Transparency Takes Center Stage as Global Partners Boost Oversight
Debt transparency and budget accountability are taking center stage across the Pacific, as governments roll out new tools to reveal public borrowing and spending. Digital portals and citizen budget guides aim to demystify finance and empower communities, even as climate pressures push budgets to the limit.
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Fiji and ADB Chart a Path to Climate-Resilient Growth in the Pacific
Fiji and the Asian Development Bank reaffirm their enduring partnership in a high-level discussion focused on infrastructure, climate resilience, and economic reform. The talks hint at renewed momentum for private-sector-led growth and regional collaboration to strengthen Fiji’s resilience and sustainable development.
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Surprise New Zealand Visit by Foreign Minister Peters Signals Stronger Fiji-Pacific Ties
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters made an unannounced visit to Fiji, signaling a renewed push for Pacific security and cooperation. In Nadi, talks centered on security, crime, labor mobility, and regional ties as Fiji prepares to host the Pacific Islands Forum next year, underscoring deeper bilateral links.
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Fiji: Leaving the country means you’re under another nation’s visa rules
Fiji’s immigration minister says once you leave Fiji, your fate is decided abroad. Against a backdrop of a new U.S. visa policy touching Fiji, travelers could face stricter rules and a refundable bond for some visas. Deportation is framed as routine enforcement, not a dismissal of Fiji’s people—and Fiji vows to welcome citizens home.
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Overseas Jobs Draw Fijians: December 2025 Emigration Snapshot
December data reveals a growing trend: more Fijians are seeking work abroad, with longer contracts gaining traction. While short trips still dominate, a larger share are pursuing extended overseas commitments, signaling a shift in the local employment landscape and aspirations.
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Fiji-UAE Seafarer Certification Pact Opens Gulf Job Opportunities
Fiji takes a major leap for its seafarers with a new UAE partnership. The pact centers on mutual recognition of certificates and expanded training, unlocking Gulf-region opportunities for qualified Fijian sailors. A five-year agreement aimed at boosting skills, safety, and international mobility in Fiji’s maritime sector.
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WHO Warns Women Face Higher Risks From Smoking
Smokers once thought to be protected by gender, but a landmark look at women and tobacco suggests the risks are real—and may be different for women. From reproductive health to aging and quitting struggles, the story hints at a shifting landscape as more young women begin to smoke. A provocative glimpse into what these findings…
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Barcelona-area train derailment kills driver, 14 injured
Tragedy strikes on a regional rail line near Barcelona as a derailment leaves a driver dead and several passengers injured. With fierce storms lashing the area, rescue teams press on as authorities review rail safety in the wake of recent crashes.
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Fiji Leads Pacific Climate Mobility Talks on Planned Relocation
Pacific island nations are stepping up cooperation on climate mobility and planned relocation. Fiji hosts a regional exchange with Palau, sharing lessons and strategies with support from IOM and the Platform on Disaster Displacement. The conversations reinforce a regional framework for community‑led, culturally sensitive responses to climate displacement and relocation.