International
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EU-Pacific Ocean Partnership Phase 2 Aims to Boost Fisheries and Resilience
A major EU-Pacific partnership aims to safeguard the region’s oceans, boost sustainable fisheries, and strengthen coastal communities through 2030. Grounded in education, research, and practical support, the initiative fuses indigenous knowledge with science to chart a climate-resilient, blue economy across dozens of countries.
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Fiji Peacekeepers Safe as Middle East Tensions Rise
Fiji’s peacekeepers overseas are reported safe as regional tensions rise. Officials say ongoing security monitoring and protective measures are in place to safeguard personnel serving on international missions.
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Fiji’s Future Policy Leaders: Chevening Scholars Bridging UK-Fiji Diplomacy
A high‑level luncheon spotlighted Fiji’s rising leaders as they map how education translates into real‑world impact. From Westminster conversations to FCDO discussions, this cohort’s journey hints at a new era of cross‑cultural diplomacy and resilient development for Fiji.
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Fiji Forces Safe in Middle East as Regional Tensions Rise
Fiji’s military says all troops overseas are safe as regional tensions rise. Officials note no threats to contingents and that protective measures are in place, with updates shared through official channels to keep families informed.
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Fiji on Alert as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Fiji is closely watching rising Middle East tensions, with diplomatic missions and consuls staying in touch to safeguard citizens abroad. While no incidents have been reported yet, authorities are keeping families informed and standing by with contingency plans as calls for restraint and peaceful dialogue echo worldwide.
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ADB Approves $60.9M Papua New Guinea Water & Sanitation Upgrade — First Sector Loan in 25 Years
An ambitious funding push is set to transform urban water and sanitation in Papua New Guinea’s Port Moresby and Vanimo. Backed by the Asian Development Bank, the plan aims to deliver safer water and upgraded wastewater systems for thousands, with a focus on informal settlements and long‑term resilience, plus new digital tools and partnership opportunities.
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US Funds Fiji Navy Tech Upgrade to Boost Pacific Maritime Security
US pledges $500,000 to modernize Fiji’s navy communications, boosting maritime security and disaster response. The move hints at deeper Pacific collaboration on illegal fishing and crime, and signals a shift toward broader development partnerships in the region.
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FFA Unveils Reset to Steer Pacific Tuna Toward Sustainable Growth
Plans are underway to reshape how Pacific tuna resources are managed, balancing climate challenges with sustainable prosperity. A new strategic reset and the PEUMP Phase Two partnership aim for smarter enforcement, value-driven growth, and more inclusive governance that benefits communities. The move signals a bold step toward regional resilience and shared prosperity in the Blue…
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Fiji-US Ties Deepen in Suva Talks on Regional Stability
High-level talks in Suva set the stage for a deeper Fiji–US partnership, with renewed cooperation on trade, security, and shared values across the Pacific. As discussions advance on a landmark Millennium Challenge Corporation compact, both nations signal a pathway toward tangible benefits and regional stability.
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Khamenei Death Reports Ignite Regional Tensions
Conflicting reports surround Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s fate as Israel and the United States step up strikes on Iran. Some accounts claim signs of his death and a recovered body, while Iranian officials insist he remains alive and in control. The region’s tensions intensify amid ongoing clashes and missile exchanges.