island sovereign state in Oceania
CBS News Correspondent Deletes and Apologizes for Post Lauding Heckler at El-Sayed Town Hall Amid Heavy Ba ...
mediaite.com/media/news/cbs-news-correspondent-deletes-and-apologizes-for-post-lauding-heckler-at-el-sayed-town-hall-amid-heavy-backlash-a-violation-of-cbs-news-standards/
Complex surgery successfully separates Fijian conjoined twins: In what was described as an "exceptionally rare" case, doctors in Saudi Arabia say a ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-10-16/surgery-separates-fijian-conjoined-twins-in-saudi-arabia/107271702
Al Arabiya English goes behind the scenes at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh as Saudi surgeons undertake a complex 15-hour operation to ... Show more
membership.occrp.org Oct 12
Fiji Criticized in U.S. Trafficking Report Over Failure to Tackle Grace Road Cult
occrp.org/en/news/fiji-criticized-in-us-trafficking-report-over-failure-to-tackle-grace-road-cult
Overseas, Albanese sees ‘the very definition of climate injustice’ – but at home, he still wants coal
theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/08/overseas-albanese-sees-the-very-definition-of-climate-injustice-but-at-home-he-still-wants-coal
Six persons of interest identified over cocaine missing from Fiji court: The 39 cocaine bars, worth millions of dollars in street value, were stored in the Suva ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/30/nearly-40kg-of-cocaine-replaced-with-flour-in-fiji-court-exhibit/
Major cocaine haul missing from court and replaced with flour: Fiji Police confirmed forensic testing of the drugs had come back negative for illicit drugs
independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/fiji-cocaine-drug-court-flour-b3058256.html
The U.N. has issued its first joint declaration on sea level rise
csmonitor.com/World/2026/0928/un-sea-level-rise-tuvalu-fiji-declaration
fij.ng Sep 22
Investigative journalist @fisayosoyombo spent 47 days as one of several thousand African migrants seeking to enter Europe through the Sahara Desert and the ... Show more
vietnamnews.vn Sep 23
🇻🇳🇹🇭🇫🇯🇦🇺 Party General Secretary & President of Việt Nam Tô Lâm held meetings with President of Fiji Ratu Lalabalavu, Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul ... Show more
General Secretary and President Tô Lâm meets leaders attending UNGA 81
General Secretary and President Tô Lâm meets leaders attending UNGA 81
Key FactsFiji declares national emergency amid rising HIV cases
Sep 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- About one in 60 adults now live with HIV, compared with one in 167 five years ago.
- UNAIDS says 9,100 Fijians lived with HIV in 2025; only 39% knew, while 22% accessed antiretroviral treatment.
- The government plans a syringe-and-needle programme, with legislative amendments to be introduced before Parliament.
- Jason Mitchell, who leads the national HIV taskforce, estimates Fiji will need more than five years to control the epidemic.
No one should be ashamed, threatened, or excluded because of their HIV status. Stigma drives people away from the very services that can help them.— Antonio Lalabalavu, Fiji Health Minister, on Fiji's HIV emergency response
RFK Jr. Discloses $250K in Lavish Gifts From Top Donor: Kennedy received free flights to Fiji and Greece, along with access to a vacation home in Washington, D.C ...
thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-discloses-250k-in-free-flights-to-fiji-and-greece/
Fiji declares HIV emergency. One in 60 people now have the virus as drug crisis fuels outbreak
yahoo.com/news/world/articles/fiji-declares-hiv-emergency-one-082925252.html
Fiji declares national HIV emergency as case numbers surge: One in every 60 adults in Fiji is living with HIV, officials said.
abcnews.com/International/fiji-declares-national-hiv-emergency-case-numbers-surge/story
JUST IN: Melbourne Storm’s Tui Kamikamica has announced his retirement, effective immediately, after suffering a stroke in March ... Show more
The Foreign Minister is sitting out coalition drama in Fiji. #HeraldPremium 🔗 Winston Peters touches down in Fiji - and switches hats
BBC Aug 08
Saimoni Vunilagi: Rugby player from Fiji dies in Japan from suspected heatstroke: Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training ...
bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c998kznxlx7o
Fiji rugby stadium plans set for a big step forward on the back of European profits - ABC Pacific
abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/fiji-rugby-stadium/106993298
A dive in the holiday paradise of Fiji ends in the hospital for a spearfisherman. His camera records the dramatic moment.
Saudi Arabia helps conjoined Fijian twins – other nations asked for $1m: A team of paediatric doctors at CWM spent eight months seeking help from multiple other ...
1news.co.nz/2026/07/31/saudi-arabia-helps-conjoined-fijian-twins-other-nations-asked-for-1m/
Australia and Fiji’s new defence pact: Alliance is one of a flurry of treaties Canberra is making in the Pacific to cooperate on security and counter China’s ...
theweek.com/defence/australia-fiji-defence-pact-treaty-alliance-pacific-security
Rugbypass Jul 27
Fijian Drua snap up Crusaders and former All Black assistant Brad Mooar: "I've loved being part of this club and working alongside such great people ...
rugbypass.com/news/fijian-drua-snap-up-crusaders-and-former-all-black-assistant-brad-mooar/
Rugbypass Jul 21
England report card: All 28 Nations Championship players rated: The bar was set pretty low for England heading into the Nations Championship this month – simply ...
rugbypass.com/news/england-report-card-all-28-nations-championship-players-rated-steve-borthwick-henry-pollock/
The Scotland rugby team bus - displaying the number 13 in memory of Scott Hastings - arrives at Murrayfield ahead of the Nations Championship match against ... Show more
Australia-Fiji pact a hard Pacific pushback against China: For decades, the South Pacific was largely relegated to the margins of global politics. Today ...
asiatimes.com/2026/07/australia-fiji-pact-a-hard-pacific-pushback-against-china/
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Key FactsWales Edges Barbarians in Heat-Soaked Match
Jun 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- The match at Twickenham was affected by nearly 30-degree heat, resulting in a disjointed and low-tempo game.
- Wales aimed to build momentum ahead of their Fiji fixture but showed vulnerabilities in both defense and attack.
- Ospreys half-backs Hardy, Edwards, and Morgan-Williams combined for four tries, capitalizing on Barbarians' defensive lapses.
- George North bid farewell with two tries and a conversion for the Barbarians in the closely contested encounter.
Home ain’t what it used to be as far-flung Fiji are forced to ‘suck up’ the bottom line
theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/11/home-aint-what-it-used-to-be-as-far-flung-fiji-are-forced-to-suck-up-the-bottom-line
Anthony Albanese is set to head to Fiji and the Solomon Islands, just two of the nations pressuring Australia to cut emissions. #9News
Thousands of people head to Hill Dickinson Stadium for huge event: England and Fiji went head to head today in the second round of the Nations Championship
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/gallery/thousands-people-head-hill-dickinson-34276680
Steve Borthwick sidesteps questions over future if England lose to Fiji: Steve Borthwick said ‘my conversations with the RFU are private’, while the South ...
theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/09/janse-van-rensburg-caluori-and-kloska-in-line-for-england-test-debuts-against-fiji
Key FactsBorthwick avoids job-security questions before Fiji Test
Jul 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- A defeat against Fiji on Saturday could give England a sixth successive Test loss at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- Borthwick declined to confirm or deny whether the Rugby Football Union guaranteed his position through the next World Cup.
- The uncapped Noah Caluori, Benhard Janse van Rensburg and George Kloska are all named among England’s replacements against Fiji.
- Henry Slade returns at outside centre, Tommy Freeman moves to the wing, and Guy Pepper starts instead of Tom Curry.
You accept the scrutiny, the pressure and the expectation because you want to try and achieve some great things. When this team doesn’t perform the way we want, we feel the hurt and pain that our supporters feel and we feel it so much because we all care so much. I hope that this weekend we can get back to winning ways.— Steve Borthwick, England head coach, speaking about the hurt of the losing streak and the scrutiny he faces ahead of the Fiji match.
Fiji v Wales to be played in front of 18,000 fans as entire stand closed off: How big will the crowd be as Wales take on Fiji at the Cardiff City Stadium?
walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-fiji-played-front-34232658
Barbara Dreaver: China's missile test sends unmistakable Pacific message: Analysis: Beijing's dummy warhead test, fired hours after Australia and Fiji signed a ...
1news.co.nz/2026/07/07/barbara-dreaver-chinas-missile-test-sends-unmistakable-pacific-message/
Key FactsAustralia and Fiji Forge Pacific Security Pact
Jul 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
- Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense pact promising support in case of armed conflict.
- China conducted a submarine-launched missile test with a dummy warhead shortly after the agreement.
- Australian officials expressed concern that China’s actions threaten peace and stability in the Pacific region.
- Prime Minister Albanese will continue diplomatic efforts with Pacific nations to counterbalance China’s influence.
“Australia has been clear that this proposed test is in the context of a rapid military buildup by China, which is lacking in the transparency and reassurance as to intent that the region expects,” she told reporters.— Penny Wong, Foreign Affairs Minister of Australia, commenting on the missile test and regional security, as reported in the Nine News article.
tvinsider.com Jun 17
'Love Island USA' Pays Tribute to James Barker After Sudden, Unexpected Death: Executive producer died after a 'medical emergency' in Fiji.
tvinsider.com/1270422/love-island-usa-james-barker-tribute-death/
Beyond the beach: Fiji’s best hiking adventures: New Zealanders know their way around a great walk – and as it turns out, so does Fiji.
thespinoff.co.nz/partner/18-06-2026/beyond-the-beach-fijis-best-hiking-adventures
Israel opens embassy in Fiji as FM Sa'ar concludes historic visit: This visit marks the fourth new embassy inaugurated in under 18 months as Israel expands its ...
i24news.tv/en/news/international/asia-pacific/artc-israel-opens-embassy-in-fiji-as-fm-sa-ar-concludes-historic-visit
'A historic step': Sa'ar attends opening of Fiji's new Israel embassy after 30 years
jpost.com/israel-news/article-898076
Sione Tuipulotu makes feeling clear on Scotland summer internationals and drops big Finn Russell hint
scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/sione-tuipulotu-makes-feeling-clear-on-scotland-summer-internationals-and-drops-big-finn-russell-hint-8549508
Greek City Times Apr 28
Fijian Greek Orthodox Church Orphanage 🇫🇯🇬🇷
⛪️: Sacred Church of the Holy Trinity - Greek Orthodox Church
📹: nason.p (TikTok) #Fiji #GreekOrthodoxChurch #Orphanage
One Mile at a Time Apr 28
Fiji Airways Drops Nadi To Dallas Flights, Blames Changing Demand Patterns: Fiji Airways will discontinue its flights between Nadi and Dallas ...
onemileatatime.com/news/fiji-airways-drops-dallas-flights/
Why FJ Martin and Son is one of Essex's best butchers: FJ Martin and Son in Canterbury Road, Colchester, may be the city's longest-running butcher – and owner ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26033791.fj-martin-son-one-colchesters-best-butchers/
fij.ng Apr 17
Staff members at NAFDAC have ended and ignored phone calls from @fijnigeria amid renewed complaints from Nigerians that processed foods produced by Nestlé could be ... Show more
Cruise ship runs aground on reef at island near Fiji - UPI.com: A cruise ship in Fiji ran aground at Monuriki Island, a small, uninhabited island off the coast ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/04/06/fiji-cruise-ship-aground/8171775502856/
These Cruise Ship Passengers Got a Real-Life ‘Cast Away’ Experience: Last weekend, the MV Fiji Princess ran aground on a reef near Monuriki ...
vice.com/en/article/these-cruise-ship-passengers-got-a-real-life-cast-away-experience/
Scientists discover a 1,200-year-old Fijian island likely built from discarded shellfish remains
phys.org/news/2026-04-scientists-year-fijian-island-built.html
More social than thought: Bull sharks actively seek out friends.: Females prefer to swim with females. Males do too, by the way. Hundreds of observations during ...
nzz.ch/wissenschaft/sozialer-als-gedacht-haie-suchen-sich-bewusst-ihre-schwimmfreundinnen-aus-ld.1930474
Taiwan can unify Chinese, Walesa says: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/03/17/2003853951
fij.ng Mar 11
As @fijnigeria ’s Timileyin Akinmoyeje and Abimbola Abatta went undercover at Waslamdeen Islamiyat Centre in Oyo, they found abuse and something else ... Show more
fij.ng Mar 11
The National Youth Service Corps has buried a second corps member serving in the same LGA in Ogun State within four weeks.
When @fijnigeria called Igba Emmanuel ... Show more
Fiji fears crisis as WHO warns it has world's fastest growing HIV epidemic: HIV infections have risen sharply in Fiji over the last decade, with health officials ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20260308-fiji-fears-regional-health-crisis-as-hiv-cases-surge-aids-south-pacific
Locked up, alone, fearing torture: Barbara Dreaver's terrifying night in Fiji: In this extract from her new memoir Be Brave, Barbara Dreaver recalls the night ...
1news.co.nz/2026/03/08/locked-up-alone-fearing-torture-barbara-dreavers-terrifying-night-in-fiji/
Striped iguanas, giant rays and orange doves: Three cool critters you might see in Fiji
thespinoff.co.nz/partner/24-02-2026/striped-iguanas-giant-rays-and-orange-doves-three-cool-critters-you-might-see-in-fiji
The Citizen Feb 08
Blitzboks beat Fiji to claim Perth Sevens title: The Blitzboks beat Fiji in the final of the Perth, Australia, Sevens tournament to claim their second title of ...
citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/blitzboks-beat-fiji-to-claim-perth-sevens-title/
WATCH: Kalungu East MP-elect Yusuf Kiruuta Nkeretanyi has been arraigned before Buganda Road Court on theft charges. He is accused of stealing curtains ... Show more
fij.ng Jan 20
FIJ @ 5: We’re Not EFCC, but We’ve Recovered N352m for Nigerians: FIJ recovered a staggering N159,538,210.23 in the past 12 months — almost matching the ...
fij.ng/article/fij-5-were-not-efcc-but-weve-recovered-n352m-for-nigerians/
fij.ng Jan 20
FIJ @ 5: 365 Days of 167 Social-Justice Victories: As we mark our fifth year, we pause to spotlight 20 impactful social justice victories from the 167 that ...
fij.ng/article/fij-5-365-days-of-167-social-justice-victories/
Bold plans to lure one million extra visitors to town: A BOLD new tourism plan which aims to bring in an extra one million people to the town each year is being ...
barnsleychronicle.com/article/34343/bold-plans-to-lure-one-million-extra-visitors-to-town
fij.ng Jan 18
ALERT: Tiger Base Threatening to Arrest Ex-Detainee’s Brother for Speaking With FIJ
fij.ng/article/alert-tiger-base-threatening-to-arrest-ex-detainees-brother-for-speaking-with-fij/
fij.ng Jan 16
After FIJ’s Story, Blue Apple Hotel Pays Verbally-Sacked Staff, Then Threatens Police Action on FIJ
fij.ng/article/after-fijs-story-blue-apple-hotel-pays-verbally-sacked-staff-then-threatens-police-action-on-fij/
Bellikon Rehabilitation Clinic admits burn victims from Crans-Montana: The Suva clinic in Aargau will admit burn victims from the Crans-Montana tragedy for ...
badenertagblatt.ch/aargau/baden/rehaklinik-bellikon-nimmt-brandopfer-aus-crans-montana-auf-ld.4102050
fij.ng Dec 23 25
BREAKING: Police Reluctantly Release FIJ Senior Reporter Atanda: Sodeeq Atanda was released by the police in Obalende very late on Monday, a few minutes before ...
fij.ng/article/breaking-police-reluctantly-release-fij-senior-reporter-atanda/
Costs up to 1.6 million Swiss francs - | the expensive fight for survival of the fire victims
bluewin.ch/de/news/schweiz/brandopfer-von-crans-montana-stehen-vor-lebenslangen-behandlungskosten-3038705.html
Cops stay up till 2a.m to catch drunk drivers in Central: Four motorists were arrested during a targeted driving-under-the-influence (DUI) operation conducted by ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/cops-stay-up-till-2a-m-to-catch-drunk-drivers-in-central/article_3e2d862e-eb3a-4ee5-aed7-616431baaffe.html
@odessaazion’s #CriticsChoiceAwards debut, ladies and gentlemen.
Photos: Getty
Key FactsAriana Grande’s Ethereal Critics Choice Look With R.e.m. Beauty
Jan 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wwd.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wwd.com
- Grande crossed a dark blue carpet in Santa Monica on January 4, wearing a loosely styled updo.
- For foundation and concealer, Michael Anthony used Sweetner shades light 8NW and light 4G, respectively.
- Brandon Pietsch gave her brunette hair, restored in October, a dark caramel tone; Alyx Liu slicked it back as soft waves fell behind.
- The complete look, including custom Alberta Ferretti clothing, paid homage to Diahann Carroll at the 1969 Oscars.
I’m definitely seeing a shift toward more sleek, structured updos this awards season — clean silhouettes, strong shapes and very intentional styling feel like they’re coming back in a big way.— Igor Rosales Jackson, celebrity stylist, said in an interview with WWD ahead of the Critics Choice Awards.
If the 2026 #CriticsChoiceAwards proved one thing, it’s that besties are in. From on-screen friends to IRL companions, we couldn’t get enough. In 2025 ... Show more
10 bold looks on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet: Hollywood’s 2026 awards season kicked off in chic but relatively pared-back style at the 31st Critics ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/04/style/red-carpet-critics-choice-awards
AeroTime Dec 18 25
Fiji Airways adds Gold Coast-Nadi route with 737 MAX 8 - AeroTime: Fiji Airways announces launch of direct Gold Coast-Nadi route with Boeing 737 MAX 8 ...
aerotime.aero/articles/fiji-airways-to-launch-direct-gold-coast-nadi-flights-with-boeing-737-max-8
fij.ng Dec 15 25
FIJ’s Opeyemi Lawal Launches MobWatch, Nigeria’s 1st Public Archive of Mob Violence
fij.ng/article/fijs-opeyemi-lawal-launches-mobwatch-nigerias-1st-public-archive-of-mob-violence/
FJ Benjamin founder dies at 90: Mr Frank Benjamin helmed retailer FJ Benjamin for 63 years. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/singapore/frank-benjamin-of-retailer-fj-benjamin-dies
Depoortere shines as France labour to 34-21 win over Fiji: France had Nicolas Depoortere and the boot of Thomas Ramos to thank as they spluttered to an ...
reuters.com/sports/france-labour-34-21-win-over-fiji-2025-11-15/
fij.ng Nov 04 25
FIJ’s Timileyin Akinmoyeje Selected for 2025/2026 DPI Journalism Fellowship: Timileyin Akinmoyeje, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism ...
fij.ng/article/fijs-timileyin-akinmoyeje-selected-for-2025-2026-dpi-journalism-fellowship/
Police investigate reported sexual assault at town centre bar: Police are investigating reports of a sexual assault at a town centre bar.
suffolknews.co.uk/stowmarket/police-investigate-reported-sexual-assault-at-town-centre-ba-9441099/
Taiwan says senior Fijian UN diplomat visited, despite Fiji's formal ties with China
reuters.com/world/china/taiwan-says-senior-fijian-un-diplomat-visited-despite-fijis-formal-ties-with-2025-11-06/
