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Kava talks
The Fiji Times
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July 8, 2025
RECENT court hearings in Germany on the removal of restrictions imposed by its food and safety regulator on kava has yet to translate to market access, as kava is still banned in countries across the European Union (EU). And according to the...
Slightly increased expenditure policy in 2025-26 budget
The Fiji Times
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June 30, 2025
THE 2025-2026 National Budget will see a slightly increased expenditure policy, in anticipation of the ongoing global trade war between the larger world economies. Speaking at the 50th Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants (FICA) Annual Congress...
This Is the No. 1 International Airline for 2025—and It's Made the 'Best' List for 10 Consecutive Years
AOL
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Flying an international carrier just feels different—less like a way to get from point A to point B and more like an experience. And that’s saying something in an era when flight delays, shrinking legroom, and in-flight mishaps dominate headlines....
China takes risks to stop Myanmar rebel victory
FBC News
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July 8, 2025
[Source: Reuters] The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December...
Russian minister implicated in embezzlement investigation before death
FBC News
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July 8, 2025
[Source: Reuters] A sacked Russian official who was found dead with a gunshot wound in a park outside Moscow was implicated in an official investigation into the embezzlement of funds for strengthening the border with Ukraine, two sources told...
Sabrina Khan shines at Bollywood
Fiji Sun
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June 30, 2025
This impressive sweep highlights the collaborative strength of the production team. Brisbane-based filmmaker Sabrina Khan. Brisbane-based filmmaker Sabrina Khan is celebrating a string of international successes for her powerful short film, Mercy...
Samoa citizen arrives home safely from Israel amid unrest in Middle East
Samoa News
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June 30, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Ms. Polino Falevaai from The Scientific Research Organization Of Samoa (SROS) who was attending a 10-month training on agricultural research and innovations in Israel has returned home safely on Saturday 28 June, after...
Manusina player asks for financial help for Rugby World Cup
RNZ
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July 9, 2025
Manusima Samoa players celebrate following the WXV 3 2024 match between Samoa v Madagascar at The Sevens 2 Stadium on October 11, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as they qualify for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup. Photo: Christopher Pike -...
Guam’s Jordan Baden wins gold, shatters women’s 5K record at Mini Games
The Guam Daily Post
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With only three days remaining in the 12th Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau, Guam's mighty contingent earned five medals in athletics, baseball and judo. Two days ago, Guam's Jordan Baden won her first-ever medal while representing her island...
Need for independent science during plastic treaty negotiations
Pacific News Service
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Poor science heard during the negotiations for a new Plastics Treaty has caused concern for the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty. A group of approximately 240 scientists representing over 250 independent scientists across the...
Lions banter is good fun -- but also an utter embarrassment for Australian rugby
ESPN Australia
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June 30, 2025
The British & Irish Lions got their Australian tour off to the ideal start, hammering Western Force 54-7. Meanwhile, the Wallabies are continuing their preparation for the one-off Test with Fiji. Sam Bruce looks into both camps ahead of the...
Big loss for us but we’re proud of him: Matana on Nasova
FBC News
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June 21, 2025
Fiji 7s captain Jerry Matana has described Joji Nasova’s move to the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua as both a loss and a proud moment for the national sevens team. Nasova, known for his explosive pace and attacking flair, has been a key figure in...
Ukraine on track to withdraw from Ottawa anti-personnel mines treaty
FBC News
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June 29, 2025
[Source: Reuters] President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had signed a decree to pull Ukraine out of the Ottawa Convention banning the production and use of anti-personnel mines as a necessary step in view of Russian tactics in their...
Team selection tough for coach
The Fiji Times
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June 20, 2025
FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne acknowledges that one of the toughest aspects of his role is the selection process for the team. As he gears up for the upcoming July test matches against the Wallabies and Scotland, Byrne is facing the...
Cell surface localisation of GPI-anchored receptors in Trypanosoma brucei
eLife
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Trypanosoma brucei proliferates within the bloodstream and tissue spaces of mammals and can maintain a long-term infection lasting in some cases for years. To do this, it must avoid the host adaptive and innate immune response at the same time as...
Ministry enhances livestock surveillance
FBC News
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June 28, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture is prioritizing the development of comprehensive plans to improve surveillance of insect populations and pest activity, especially in the livestock sector. The Ministry has received an increase in funding to $115...
Explosives found in water tank
The Fiji Times
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June 30, 2025
Dynamite and a detonator normally used by mining companies have been found on a farm in Sigatoka. Police have sought the assistance of Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) to investigate the discovery of explosive ordinances. The dynamite...
Cierra's Team Broke Down Social Media Strategy Before 'Love Island' Exit
Us Weekly
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July 8, 2025
Cierra Ortega’s social media team broke down their strategy for her online presence — including how they weathered viewer backlash — just days before her racism scandal led to her Love Island USA exit. Cierra’s friend and the person running her...
Samoan citizen home safely from war torn Middle East
Talamua
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June 30, 2025
Apia, Samoa – 30 June 2025 – A Samoan official who was on a ten months training on agricultural research and innovations in Israel has returned home safely after diplomatic efforts to move her out safely in the middle of the war between Israel and...
Business : Fabindia Marks 10 Years In Malaysia
Bernama
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June 30, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Indian lifestyle brand Fabindia marked its 10th anniversary in Malaysia with a vibrant celebration at a hotel here last Saturday, commemorating a decade of connecting Malaysian consumers with handcrafted products...