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Fiji strikes dengue deal with global charity
FBC News
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July 29, 2025
[Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] Fiji may soon partner with a Hong Kong-based health charity to fight dengue fever. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka recently met with the Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and...
India, Fiji review bilateral relations in 6th Foreign Office Consultations
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 30, 2025
Suva [Fiji], July 30 (ANI): The 6th India-Fiji Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held on July 29 in Suva. The Indian delegation was led by Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South), Ministry of External Affairs, and the Fijian side was led by Raijeli...
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Trump Unveils New Tariff Rates, Delays Implementation Until Aug. 7
Investopedia
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President Donald Trump late Thursday revealed new tariff rates on dozens of U.S. trading partners, but delayed their implementation by nearly a week. In an executive order, Trump pushed back the import duties to Aug. 7 from his self-imposed...
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...
Pegi shines in Fiji women’s super league debut
Solomon Star
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July 30, 2025
Solomon Islands Women’s National Team captain Ileen Pegi has hit the ground running in Fiji, registering a goal and an assist in her debut for Labasa Women’s Football Club. The 33-year-old was instrumental in Labasa’s 3-0 win over Rewa in the Fiji...
Russian authorities on Kamchatka peninsula and Kuril islands cancel a tsunami warning
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - California
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July 29, 2025
By MARI YAMAGUCHI TOKYO (AP) — Russian authorities on the Kamchatka peninsula and the Kuril islands have canceled a tsunami warning after a powerful earthquake struck nearby Wednesday. They say some risk remains. The regional branch of Russia’s...
'Love Island USA' Season 6 Stars JaNa and Kenny’s Relationship Timeline
Us Weekly
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July 29, 2025
JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez‘s romance seemed like it would stand the test of time since leaving the Love Island USA villa before they shockingly called it quits. Season 6, which premiered in June 2024, introduced JaNa as an original Islander...
World News | India, Fiji Review Bilateral Relations in 6th Foreign Office Consultations
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
Suva [Fiji], July 30 (ANI): The 6th India-Fiji Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held on July 29 in Suva. The Indian delegation was led by Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South), Ministry of External Affairs, and the Fijian side was led by Raijeli...
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...
Love Island USA's JaNa Craig Breaks Silence on Kenny Rodriguez Split
Us Weekly
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July 29, 2025
JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez‘s breakup left Love Island USA fans speculating on what went wrong, and in her first statement about the split, she is hinting that things are worse than they think. “Hi my loves. Thank you for all your love &...
Love Island USA Season 7 Stars Face Shocking Breakup Rumors Ahead Of Reunion
Screen Rant
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July 29, 2025
Fans of Love Island USA flocked to social media to confirm whether rumors about a breakup between a fan-favorite couple were true, especially in light of the confirmed breakup of Love Island USA season 6 couple JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez....
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...
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Hits 102.7 - South Dakota
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July 31, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that set new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect on Aug. 7 — the next step in his trade agenda that will test the global economy and...
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...
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...
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...