International

Rising tensions in Gaza spotlight a fragile ceasefire as new security moves unfold. With Egypt stepping in to assist in locating hostage remains, humanitarian needs and regional volatility deepen the crisis. Families and communities brace for the next turn in a conflict that continues to shape lives on all sides.

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A bold new push for climate resilience is taking shape across the Pacific. With COP30 in sight, a prominent Fiji official steps into a role designed to unlock climate finance and deepen regional collaboration—part of a broader plan to mobilize resilient, locally driven solutions.

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Australia and Fiji are accelerating their economic partnership, with a wave of investments in tourism, infrastructure, and digital connectivity. As new development programs and trade reforms take shape, the two nations are forging a path toward shared prosperity and regional resilience.

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Fiji and Australia unveil a landmark governance partnership designed to modernize the public service, boost economic governance, and reinforce democratic norms. Backed by a multi-year investment, the Australia–Fiji Governance Partnership signals a new era of shared reform and stronger bilateral cooperation. A bold step toward transparent, resilient governance for both nations.

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China’s state oil majors pause seaborne purchases of Russian crude after new U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, signaling a tightening in the global energy supply chain. With India and China reassessing imports, the oil market appears poised for a shake‑up that could reshape routes, pricing, and diplomacy.

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Fiji and Korea celebrate decades of friendship with renewed pledges across energy, health, education, and climate resilience. Multi-million KOICA-supported projects spotlight a shared Pacific-wide vision for a sustainable future as they near 55 years of diplomatic ties.

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Fresh talks hint at a transformative farm-tech partnership between Fiji and Israel, promising training, internships, and cutting-edge agricultural practices to boost food security. The collaboration could empower rural communities and unlock new opportunities for sustainable farming.

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Pakistan’s navy, operating within a Saudi-led international maritime force, just halted a narcotics haul worth nearly $1 billion in the Arabian Sea. Two vessels were intercepted within 48 hours, underscoring the growing power of multinational cooperation in the global fight against drug trafficking.

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Pacific leaders converge in Suva as Fiji’s prime minister calls for a united, more transparent approach to public leadership. The gathering centers on strengthening governance and regional collaboration to meet climate, security, and service-delivery challenges, anchored in the Ocean of Peace Declaration. A hopeful vision for a resilient, cooperative Pacific unfolds as senior officials chart…

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An extraordinary, narrow parliamentary vote brings Israel closer to applying its law to parts of the West Bank—a move many view as a de facto annexation. The decision, split along political lines, arrives as regional tensions rise and international scrutiny intensifies. The unfolding dynamics hint at a shifting landscape for peace prospects and settlement policy.

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Pacific leaders are weighing a regional intelligence‑sharing framework to counter rising transnational threats—from crime to cyberattacks—amid growing external influence. An Australia‑led, Five Eyes–style partnership could reshape security in the region, with Fiji and Papua New Guinea driving modernization. The push signals a broader move toward collective resilience in a multipolar Pacific.

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With COP30 in Belém just weeks away, a top UN climate official warns that funds must start flowing now to protect the world’s most vulnerable communities. The message centers on a stark finance gap that could determine whether adaptation promises become real, on-the-ground resilience.

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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’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 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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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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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 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 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 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 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’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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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