International
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Fiji Among 75 Countries Hit by US Immigrant Visa Suspension
A sweeping US policy pause on immigrant visas has touched 75 countries, with Fiji among them, signaling a major shift in how residency hopes are processed. The suspension, tied to welfare-related concerns, puts many plans on hold even as temporary visa programs remain in play. As debates intensify, readers are left wondering what this means…
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Canada Expands Pacific Ties in Fiji With New Island Guardians Project
Fresh momentum for Pacific partnerships arrives in Fiji as a senior Canadian official visits for three days of talks, site visits, and a landmark opening. Look ahead to new initiatives and strengthened cooperation across the region.
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Fiji Among 75 Countries Hit by Indefinite Immigrant Visa Processing Pause
An international pause on immigrant visa processing—affecting 75 countries, including Fiji—has sowed uncertainty for thousands of hopeful migrants. As timelines tighten and screening hurdles rise, families dreaming of a fresh start in the United States face an uncertain path forward.
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Record Remittances from PALM Workers Boost Solomon Islands Economy
Remittances from Solomon Islanders abroad have hit a record level, delivering a significant boost to families and the economy. As the PALM program grows, thousands of workers are turning overseas opportunities into local progress, funding homes, schools, and community development.
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New Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Signals Deeper Pacific Cooperation
Australia names career diplomat Jeff Roach as its new high commissioner to the Solomon Islands, kicking off talks on deeper bilateral cooperation. With a focus on trade, development funding, and youth mobility programs, the partnership looks to shape the Pacific nation’s path toward the 2027 transition from LDC status and a broader regional role.
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Papua Peace Advocates Urge Dialogue with Indonesia to End Half-Century Conflict
Papua peace advocates are urging Jakarta to open dialogue with the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, aiming to end more than five decades of conflict. Church and civil society leaders say only inclusive talks can address the region’s deep grievances and pave the way to lasting peace.
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Drug Smuggling Hides in Legitimate Shipments, Border Agencies Warn
Smugglers are increasingly hiding narcotics in legitimate shipments, pushing border controls to their limits. New collaborations and advanced inspection tools are helping authorities detect these covert tricks and disrupt cross-border drug networks.
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Fiji Heads to Delhi for High-Level Commonwealth Parliament Conference
Fiji’s parliamentary leadership is headed to a major Commonwealth gathering in New Delhi, with Deputy Speaker Lenora Qereqeretabua at the helm. The delegation promises discussions on leadership fairness, democratic exchanges, and stronger regional ties, highlighting Fiji’s evolving role on the Commonwealth stage.
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Canada Opens New Fiji High Commission as Indo-Pacific Strategy Takes Center Stage
Canada leans into a new chapter in Fiji with a high-profile visit and a fresh High Commission in Suva. As talks unfold with business leaders in Nadi and focus shifts to climate resilience and trade, a closer, more collaborative Pacific partnership begins to take shape.
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Trump Hints at Help for Iranian Protesters as Crackdown Escalates
Iran’s protests intensify and the casualty toll climbs as international reactions heat up. A provocative statement from a former U.S. president signals possible outside involvement and a shifting diplomatic landscape.