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View Timeline →US Sanctions Fiji-Based Individual for Corruption Linked to Chinese Interests
The US State Department has barred a Fiji-based individual for allegedly paying bribes to Fijian citizens to promote Chinese interests. This action highlights the ongoing…
Pregnant Women and Newborns at Increasing Risk from Global Warming Across Five Continents
Simon Steele, the head of climate change at the UN, warned that pregnant women and newborns face heightened risks from extreme heat globally. A recent…
Follow the fish: Marine life reveals hidden shipwrecks in Australian waters
In September 2026, Australian university students participated in shipwreck surveys off Queensland, discovering a shipwreck with unusual holes on the seafloor. This research may provide…
Fiji Declares National HIV Crisis Amid Rising Infections
Fiji has declared a national HIV crisis due to rising infections linked to sexual transmission and drug use, affecting approximately one in 60 adults. This…
Fijian Native Bees Adapt to Habitat Changes, Offering Insights for Conservation
A study from Flinders University reveals that certain species of Fijian native bees have adapted to survive extreme weather and habitat changes. This research highlights…
Fiji Rugby Player Dies in Japan from Suspected Heatstroke Amid Extreme Temperatures
Fiji rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi died in Japan after being hospitalized for heatstroke following team training. His death raises concerns about athlete safety in extreme…
Quad Alliance Revives Efforts in Asia Pacific with Fiji Port Development Amidst China's Influence
The Quad alliance is revitalizing its efforts in the Asia Pacific by planning to develop ports in Fiji as a strategic counter to China's influence…
Quad Ministers Address Iran's Closure of Strait of Hormuz and Announce Indo-Pacific Port Project
The Quad Foreign Ministers expressed concern over Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions and announced a joint port project in Fiji…
New Research: Modern Humans Carry the Genetic Legacy of Neanderthals
New research reveals that modern humans carry genetic material from Neanderthals and Denisovans, influencing various health traits and responses to diseases like COVID-19. This study…
WHO Warns of Global PPE Shortage Endangering Healthcare Workers
The WHO has warned of a global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) due to rising demand and market manipulation, urging governments and industries to…
The Power of Hurricane Michael on Its Way to Florida is 'Unexpectedly' Increasing
Hurricane Michael is unexpectedly gaining strength as it approaches Florida, potentially reaching category 4 with winds of 251 km/h. Hundreds of thousands have been urged…
Ten Accomplices of George Speight, Leader of the Fiji Coup, Sentenced to Prison
Ten accomplices of George Speight, who led a coup in Fiji, were sentenced to prison for 18 months to three years after Speight's confession of…
Fiji's President Commutes George Speight's Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment - February 18, 2002
Fiji's President Joseph Iloilo has commuted the death sentence of coup leader George Speight to life imprisonment shortly after the Supreme Court's ruling. Speight had…