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261 Australians and 353 Fijians on Trump’s mass deportation list

Since Trump’s inauguration, ICE has arrested over 3,500 undocumented immigrants, launching deportation flights to their home countries.

A life of resilience, politics, and the fight for Fiji’s democracy

Harish Sharma’s autography is an emotional journey of a son, father, grandfather, and political leader who shaped Fiji politics uniquely and uncompromisingly.

Rabuka to reveal coup conspirators as Fiji’s Truth Commission begins work

The Fijian government has confirmed the appointment of five commissioners to oversee the truth and reconciliation process, aiming to bring closure and healing to survivors of past political turmoil.

Former Fijian minister dies after sudden collapse at Pacific Harbour

Police confirmed they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden incident.

Australian woman fined after disruptive behaviour on flight to Fiji

Police confirmed that Bank was intoxicated and causing a disturbance, including alleged racist and vulgar comments directed at crew members.

Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta takes charge after presenting credentials to President of Fiji

The bilateral relationship between India and Fiji has been characterised by strong ties in areas such as trade, agriculture, education, and climate change.

Fiji government moves forward with review of 2013 Constitution

The 2013 Constitution, implemented under the previous FijiFirst administration, has been criticised for both its drafting process and its content.

999-year land lease under scrutiny in Fiji as iTaukei landowners demand justice

Landowners claim the lease was intended to last only 99 years but was altered to 999 years, depriving them of rightful access to their ancestral land.

Time to decolonise international development

At no time outside of war have economies had to face a 30 to 70% contraction as a consequence of a single cyclone. Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga have faced this situation within this decade.

Quota proposal sparks debate on women’s representation in Fiji politics

The workshop was organised by Suva-based civil society organisation, Dialogue Fiji, in collaboration with Emily’s List Australia and funded by Misereor.

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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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