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Fijian Primanavia wins Gold, India’s Nagaland Madrigal Singers leave mark at “Olympics of singing”

The 10-day World Choir Games, known as the "Olympics of singing," are the largest choral competition globally, drawing over 11,000 singers from more than 30 countries.

Call for journalists to undergo gender sensitisation training

Nalini Singh highlighted the highest rates of gender violence and other forms of discrimination against women in the region.

Australia and Tuvalu to enhance people-to-people ties and connectivity

This historic partnership prioritises the well-being of people, aiming to protect Tuvalu’s identity and culture while strengthening ties between Australia and Tuvalu.

New grant initiative to empower Pacific journalism

The new grant program from IFPIM is poised to play a vital role in fostering economic resilience and leveraging new technologies to enhance the delivery of information.

Budget cuts threaten US strategy against rising Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific

The proposed appropriations bill for the State Department would cut its budget by 11% to about U.S. $52 billion a year from nearly $60 billion this year, and falls short of the White House’s 2025 request for $64 billion.

Guam’s bid for Pacific Islands Forum status gains traction amid decolonisation push

Washington has given its territories permission to apply for PIF membership, but with the caveat they can't take foreign policy positions.

Groundbreaking book ‘Waves of Change’ released at the historic Pacific Media Conference in Fiji

This conference, the first of its kind in 20 years, serves as a crucial platform to address the pressing challenges and core issues faced by Pacific media.

Historic visit to strengthen Australia-Solomon Islands partnership

The leaders discussed ways to attract increased international investment to provide secure and quality infrastructure for the Solomon Islands.

Fiji’s vanishing shores – villagers battle against coastal erosion

For generations, the villagers lived in harmony with the sea, drawing their sustenance from its abundant resources.

Australia transports Indian supplies, announces additional $2 million support to landslide-affected PNG

Key among the priorities is the restoration of road access, essential for delivering vital services and maintaining supply chains for food and fuel.

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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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