International
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UN Designates December 14 as International Day Against Colonialism; Fiji Abstains
Fiji abstained as the UN established a new International Day Against Colonialism, sparking a broader conversation about colonial legacies and the futures of affected territories.
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Anglican CIVA Programme Maps Pacific Vulnerabilities to Build Disaster Resilience
Anglican communities across the Pacific are mobilizing resilience with a new grassroots programme that blends digital mapping, community consultations, and youth leadership. From evacuation planning to securing food and water in emergencies, it helps identify needs and strengthen local networks before and after disasters.
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Radar Lock-On Triggers China-Japan Tensions Near Miyako Strait
Rising tensions in the region as China and Japan trade sharp condemnations over radar lock-ons and provocative drills near disputed waters. With both sides accusing the other, the situation underscores the fragile balance and the need for renewed dialogue to ease security concerns.
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Starmer and EU Leaders Eye Frozen Russian Assets to Back Ukraine
European leaders unveil a bold plan to mobilize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, pairing urgent aid with renewed pressure on Moscow. The move signals a pragmatic shift in how the war’s aftermath could be funded and the broader effort to support Kyiv.
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Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes Escalate as Civilians Flee and Diplomatic Strains Rise
Violence flares along the Thailand–Cambodia border, forcing evacuations and challenging a fragile ceasefire. With both sides trading blame, regional stability hangs in the balance—and the path to peace remains unclear.
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Guterres Condemns East Jerusalem UNRWA Compound Raid
After a raid on a UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem, the UN Secretary-General issued a strong condemnation and affirmed the premises’ inviolability. An urgent call follows to protect the facility and safeguard aid for Palestinian refugees amid rising tensions.
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International lawmakers visit Dharamsala to meet the Dalai Lama amid Tibetan rights talks
An international delegation from Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji heads to Dharamshala for a four-day program, including a meeting with the Dalai Lama and talks with Tibetan leaders. The visit coincides with World Human Rights Day and the 36th anniversary of the Dalai Lama’s Nobel Peace Prize, underscoring ongoing support for Tibetan culture and rights.
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Seoul Hosts Korea-Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting to Boost Pacific Partnerships
Pacific partners converge in Seoul to map a future of resilient, peaceful cooperation—from climate resilience and ocean governance to people-to-people exchanges. As ministers steer Korea–Pacific Island ties toward deeper coordination, the talks hint at a renewed, collaborative path for the region.
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Video Sparks Bipartisan Debate Over U.S. Caribbean Military Strikes
– A Caribbean strike and the video that followed are sparking a heated debate over legality and ethics in U.S. anti-drug missions. As lawmakers clash on a controversial second attack, questions about transparency come to the fore. – New footage from a recent Caribbean operation raises sharp questions about how far U.S. drug interdiction should…
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World Bank and ADB Launch $239.5M Push to Modernize Fiji’s Healthcare
Two major lenders are teaming up to tackle non-communicable diseases across the Pacific with a sweeping health transformation. The Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation aims to modernize primary care, boost resilience, and inaugurate new regional health infrastructure—potentially reshaping care for millions across several island nations.