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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...
The English Controversy
Mauritius Times
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July 11, 2025
Mauritius Times – 70 Years “For the young people of the Commonwealth, the importance of the English language is that it opens the door to education at every level up to the highest” By Peter Ibbotson So, the controversy — English or French as the...
Bold, expansionary
The Fiji Times
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June 28, 2025
The Coalition Government yesterday delivered a bold and expansionary 2025-2026 National Budget, with an ambitious plan to drive economic resilience through record investment in infrastructure, agriculture and healthcare, while providing relief to...
Uttar Pradesh Association plans an evening of culture
Indian Newslink
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June 29, 2025
Sawan Milan at Mount Roskill Tennis Club on July 5 Venkat Raman Auckland, June 30, 2025 An evening of fun and energy awaits New Zealanders of all communities as ‘Sawan Milan’ gets on its course at the Mount Roskill Tennis Club located at 34 Foch...
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...
Kumar hails budget as ‘fair and inclusive’
The Fiji Times
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June 29, 2025
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has labelled the 2025-2026 National Budget as “quite fair and inclusive one”. Chamber president Lawrence Kumar said the new fiscal budget outlined essential initiatives that had emerged from a...
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Australia warns China likely to spy on military drills with US amid tensions
Firstpost
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July 13, 2025
Australia’s government said Sunday it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies. It also renewed a charge – denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” – that China wants to establish a...
Time for Australia to sign non-nuclear treaty
The Saturday Paper
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June 27, 2025
Australia has long been at the forefront of global efforts towards the containment of nuclear threats. Now, in the wake of the American military strikes on Iran, the International Atomic Energy Agency says the global nonproliferation system is on...
Ministry affirms continued support for peacekeeping
FBC News
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June 29, 2025
[file photo] The Ministry of Finance emphasizes the importance of continuing Fiji’s peacekeeping efforts, especially given the challenges in the Middle East and other regions, showing Fiji’s commitment to global peace. To support these efforts,...
Lions must fix shoddy restarts or Suaalii will run them ragged
The Times
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Australia’s players sat together in their Newcastle hotel, where they are preparing for a warm-up Test against Fiji next Sunday, and watched the British & Irish Lions open their tour with a 54-7 victory over Western Force. One Wallaby in...
Joint taskforce to monitor prices
FBC News
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June 27, 2025
[file photo] A joint enforcement task force has been set up to monitor prices closely on the ground to ensure the benefits of tax reductions are passed to people. The task force is made up of the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission,...
Reducing reliance on one supplier
FBC News
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June 27, 2025
The government is undertaking a comprehensive review of the country’s import protocols to open pathways for key food products. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says they are actively working with the...
Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is the ultimate betrayal of his base
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill”, which will eviscerate the living standards, healthcare and aspirations of his white, working-class base, conclusively draws the curtain down on his Maga populist conceit, the most elaborate charade...
6 Love Island USA Behind The Scenes Secrets Revealed
Screen Rant
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June 27, 2025
Love Island USA has taken the country by storm, sparking curiosity about the logistics of shooting the show and the things that go on behind the scenes. Love Island USA season 7 is nearly midway through to the end, but couples are still exploring...
Food import reforms
The Fiji Times
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June 28, 2025
GOVERNMENT is set to review the country’s import protocols because the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) has become too restrictive in some areas. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad told Parliament yesterday,...
Surfing’s finest converge on Jeffreys Bay as Jordy Smith aims for historic ‘home’ victory
Daily Maverick
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July 12, 2025
The best surfers in the world have descended on the coastline of the Eastern Cape and, in the men’s competition, will be looking to topple home favourite Jordy Smith for the next nine days (11-20 July) at the Corona Cero Open J-Bay 2025. Smith...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 4 – July 10, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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July 11, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Fearless Avatiu at Raro round 1 football season
Cook Island News
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July 12, 2025
Avatiu FC and Puaikura FC Premier Men’s in Round 7 last season. CIFA MEDIA/25071115 Avatiu will field a young and fearless side, full of promising talent from their U18 team at today’s round one of the 2025 Rarotonga Football Season as they face...
BUDGET 2025-2026 | VAT removed on mechanical harvester service by sugarcane cooperatives
The Fiji Times
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June 28, 2025
Cooperatives using mechanical harvesters won’t be required to pay Value Added Tax (VAT), states Fiji Revenue and Customs Service in its 2025-2026 National Budget Summary of Revenue Policies. This incentive is aimed at including sugar cane farmers...