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Tsunami Threat After Massive 8.8 Magnitude Russia Quake: Full List Of Countries And Islands At Risk
Asianet Newsable
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July 30, 2025
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific. Check here for the full list of countries and islands at risk, including Japan, Hawaii, Chile, New Zealand and more. A powerful...
Pacific islands on tsunami watch
Otago Daily Times
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July 30, 2025
Pacific island nations are on alert for possible tsunami waves, following today's powerful earthquake off Russia. The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has upgraded its earlier tsunami advisory to a warning following the 8.8 quake which occurred...
Fiji to integrate digital literacy education into school curriculum
Xinhua News Agency
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SUVA, July 29 (Xinhua) -- In response to the growing online abuse, Fiji's Online Safety Commission (OSC) is stepping up efforts to integrate digital literacy education into the island country's school curriculum. OSC Commissioner Filipe Batiwale...
Fiji ‘failing’ the Gaza genocide and humanity test, says rights group
Asia Pacific Report
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July 29, 2025
Asia Pacific Report The NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji has sharply criticised the Fiji government’s stance over Israel’s genocide in Gaza, saying it “starkly contrasts” with the United Nations and international community’s condemnation as a...
Saanichton resident $675K richer after Set For Life win: BCLC
CHEK
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July 31, 2025
A Saanichton resident has won the top prize in Set for Life, walking away $675,000 richer, according to the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC). “I checked my ticket on the self-scanner at the retailer, and then gave it to the retailer to check,” John...
SHIPPING TIMES | Fiji Navy celebrates 50th anniversary
The Fiji Times
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July 30, 2025
The Fiji Navy’s 50th anniversary celebration on July 25 was a day of deep national significance and reflection. The celebration honoured the brave men and women who have responded over the years to the call of the nation with unwavering commitment...
Tributes flow in for ‘Fiji’
The Fiji Times
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July 30, 2025
TRIBUTES have flooded social media from across the Pacific and beyond as fans and fellow artists mourn the passing of George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso, a revered artist whose influence spanned generations, cultures and coastlines. More than just a singer,...
'This is business': Fiji Rugby negotiating to host 'home' Test matches in UK
RNZ
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July 30, 2025
Fiji's prop Peni Ravai celebrates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against England. Photo: AFP The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) is currently negotiating the hosting of three Test matches against Six Nations...
Tsunami warning issued to Russia, Pacific islands, South America on 8.7M quake
EconomyNext
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July 30, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – A tsunami warning has been issued for Russia, Pacific Islands and South American costs after an 8.7 magnitude earquake off the East Coast of Russia. Waves as high as 3 meters could hit some coasts, the warning from the Pacific...
Trade paralysis
The Fiji Times
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July 29, 2025
UNCERTAINTY seems to be the only certain thing in global trade these days as US President Donald Trump’s famous tariff policies that he has indiscriminately dished out to friends and foes of America alike throws world order into a tailspin. The...
No Tsunami threat to Fiji as magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula
Fijivillage
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No Tsunami threat to Fiji as magnitude 8.0 earthquake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula A large earthquake measuring magnitude 8.0 has struck off the eastern coast of Russia in the Kamchatka Peninsula region, the United States Geological...
President warns of drug danger
The Fiji Times
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July 28, 2025
PRESIDENT Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has called on individuals, families and civil society to work with Government to battle illicit drugs which is now quietly terrorising every family, community and neighbourhood and threatening the very fabric of...
George Fiji Veikoso’s family threaten legal action over fake merchandise after musician’s death
The New Zealand Herald
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July 30, 2025
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Fiji and Pacific countries must ‘band together’ over Trump uncertainty, says trade expert
Asia Pacific Report
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July 28, 2025
International trade expert Steven Okun has warned that the “era of uncertainty” in global trade set in motion by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies is likely to be prolonged as there is no certainty now of a US return to pre-Trump trade...
HFC Bank joins Fiji Innovation Hub to drive digital growth and entrepreneurship
Fijivillage
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HFC Bank, Fiji’s only local bank, has joined forces with the Reserve Bank of Fiji, the Ministry of Trade, and key global partners to launch the Fiji Innovation Hub, an initiative aimed at driving financial innovation and entrepreneurship across...
Ruling sparks new hope for island countries
FBC News
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July 29, 2025
The Pacific Islands Forum says the ICJ advisory opinion is a major win in the fight against climate change. Forum leaders state the ruling opens a new legal path to protect the region’s people, land, and ocean. PIF Secretary General Baron Waqa...
NZ sends detection dogs to Tonga amid concerns over yacht drug screening: Minister
Kaniva Tonga
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July 29, 2025
The New Zealand government will deploy two additional detection dogs to Tonga as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen border security and combat illicit drug trafficking in the Pacific. The move follows the ‘Aisake Eke government’s concerns over...
‘Love Island USA’ Cierra Ortega Blows Lid Off Peacock For Dirty Edits
TV Shows Ace
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July 29, 2025
Love Island USA Season 7 alum Cierra Ortega is blowing the lid off Peacock for their dirty edits. She was removed from the show due to a “personal situation,” but fans knew that was false. So, what does she have to say now that the show is over?...
Heavy rain alert still in force for entire Fiji group
The Fiji Times
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July 29, 2025
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole Fiji group. The Nadi weather office states a trough of low pressure lies slow moving over the group and continues to drift towards the eastern parts of the country. Associated cloud, showers and...
McIntyre Mini Globe Race // Leg 3 Underway – 10,000 Mile Odyssey – Fiji to Cape Town
Live Sail Die
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July 29, 2025
In an emotional and historic departure, 12 intrepid solo sailors set sail from Fiji on Saturday 26th July, embarking on the most perilous leg of the McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR)—a 10,000-nautical-mile journey across the Southern Ocean to Cape...