PM Albanese has highlighted the close friendships formed during his Pacific engagements, rejecting suggestions of tension over Australia’s climate policies.
"The Albanese Government has zero tolerance for foreign interference and violence in Australia. We will not tolerate attempts to undermine the safety of Australians or sow division in our community."
Nepal’s first female prime minister, India-educated former chief justice Sushila Karki, 73, was sworn in Friday to lead an interim government ahead of March 2026 elections.
Critics argue that SB 509 prioritises abstract foreign threats over immediate protection for communities at risk from domestic extremism such as from white supremacists and Khalistani extremists.
Community members and the public were encouraged to donate non-perishable food, household items, and hygiene products at collection points across Australia.
Calling the voyage a “glowing symbol of Nari Shakti,” India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described it as both a test of endurance and a spiritual sadhana.
She later told the room she would be more careful in future to explain the point she intended to make, and criticised sections of the media for portraying her motives unfairly.
Fiji Airways also won the APEX Innovation Award for Best Inflight Food and Beverage 2026, following the introduction of its Pacific Rim–inspired menu, on-demand dining in Business Class and refreshed Economy offerings.
Women aged 18 and above will take part in the main sports and games, while children, partners and parents will be encouraged to attend as supporters, with a dedicated kids’ zone
