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Fiji Police investigate alleged theft and assault of Australian airline crew in Nadi

Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew confirmed to fijivillage News that local suspects are under investigation but did not provide details on arrests.

Fiji leaders pay tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s legacy

Dr Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on 26 December 2024, was honoured with a state funeral in Delhi, where tributes poured in for his leadership and legacy.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recognises efforts to revive Tamil in Fiji

Dr Jaishankar’s visit to the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi last year highlighted the importance of promoting the language and culture of the Indian diaspora in Fiji.

FIPIC at 10: India’s strategic engagement with the Pacific Island countries

Since 2002, India has been a dialogue partner of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), but meaningful engagement only began in 2014 with the Modi government's establishment of the FIPIC.

Flash floods wreak havoc as heavy rain batters Fiji

The weather office warns of further disruptions, including major flooding during high tides, road closures, risks of landslides, and displacement of communities near rivers and streams.

Sashi Kiran appointed Fiji’s new Minister for Women amid Lynda Tabuya alleged video scandal

Sashi Kiran, elected to Fiji's Parliament in December 2022 as a National Federation Party member, served as Assistant Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation in the PAP/NFP/SODELPA Coalition Government.

Fiji Muslim League issues eviction notice to 300 families in settlement area to vacate homes

Minister Nalumisa indicated that discussions with the Fiji Muslim League are ongoing, and families will be engaged once a relocation site is identified.

An unusual program enabling Pacific agricultural transformation

ACIAR’s research-for-development agenda fosters partnerships between Australian researchers and those in developing countries.

Former Fiji police chief Rusiate Tudravu returns to lead force again

Tudravu will officially take up his post on 3 February 2025.

World court’s historic climate hearings, potential turning point for global action

The hearings represented the largest proceedings in the ICJ’s history, with 97 countries and 11 international organisations participating.

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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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