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“The biggest scam in human history”: Global conversation on USAID cuts

“As a policy-maker from a recipient country I will not be grieving the death of USAID”, said Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Indian Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council.

Fiji’s 146th Girmit Day highlights Indo-Fijian legacy amid significant population decline

The Indo-Fijian community, once comprising 52% of Fiji's population in the late 1970s and 1980s, has now dwindled to approximately 33%.

India’s Minister of State for External Affairs to visit New Zealand and Fiji to boost Pacific ties

India’s relationship with the Pacific region has seen steady growth through consistent diplomatic outreach and economic partnerships.

What about women? An overlooked solution to Pacific labour shortages

Some family members and male employees initially pushed back against the idea of women working on the ferries, raising concerns about safety and changes in workplace dynamics.

Fiji’s Online Safety Commission under fire for warning media over viral video of prison chief’s nightclub brawl

The 30-second clip, filmed at Suva’s popular O’Reilley’s Bar, shows Naucukidi allegedly throwing punches at another man while staff scramble to intervene.

Fiji minister’s anti-racism call over scholarships sparks public debate

The minister emphasised that scholarships are distributed based on population proportions, not racial preference, and urged all citizens to reflect on the consequences of their words.

Fiji-India relations at new heights, DPM Prasad slams Chaudhry’s claims over medical aid

The Deputy PM outlined the depth of recent diplomatic engagement between the two countries, citing over 20 ministerial visits from Fiji to India and several high-level Indian delegations visiting Fiji in the last two years.

When the rain never ends: Life in Fiji’s Muanivatu, a climate hotspot

The report stated that more extreme weather events have been observed in Fiji, including stronger cyclones, frequent droughts, and periods of excessive rainfall.

Indian diaspora and Fijian community pay tribute to Pahalgam terror attack victims

The 22 April 2025 attack, carried out by Islamist terrorist, killed 26 men and injured more than 20 others, primarily targeting Hindus in Jammu and Kashmir.

Bottled water and tuna drive Fiji’s trade success despite Trump’s tariffs

As Fiji navigates these complex trade dynamics, Kamikamica’s upbeat assessment highlights the country’s continuing strength in diversifying its export base

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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