Shipping in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the only sea passage from the oil-rich Persian Gulf to the open ocean, has come to a virtual standstill, sparking a global oil price rise of about 10%.
Passengers booked to travel on or before March 5 have two options: rebook on an alternative flight or request a refund. Etihad has issued similar advice. Qatar is referring travellers to its app.
Some commentators argue that while development cooperation is normal, its political implications should always be examined carefully to ensure national sovereignty is protected.
The Charters’ case coincides with two significant anti-corruption milestones this month: a sixth anniversary event for the Teieniwa Vision in Suva and the release of Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Fiji's Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo, led a delegation on an Australian Government-supported ministerial visit to Brisbane and Canberra from 14 to 18 September.