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The U.S Coast Guard has rejected comments by a Chinese diplomat that its recent boarding of Chinese fishing boats in the Pacific Islands alongside local police are illegal, saying the joint patrols are at the behest of Pacific nations to protect coastal fisheries. Last month six Chinese fishing boats were found to be violating Vanuatu's fisheries law after being inspected...

By Richard Naidu Fiji's position on Israel could hint at paradigm shift South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been described as involving two competing narratives: one, about a displaced Palestinian people denied their right to self-determination, and the other, about the Jewish people who, having established an independent state in their historical homeland...

Fiji Warriors began their defence of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge title with a hard-fought 29-17 win over Tonga A, despite playing most of the game with 14 players, before Japan XV surged to a 48-5 win over hosts Manuma Samoa at Apia Park in the opening round on Wednesday. Both teams picked up try bonus points but it is...

Tonga Rugby Union has announced Tevita Tuifua as the new head coach for the nation mens rugby team, the ‘Ikale Tahi, and Nili Latu as assistant coach for the next four years. Both coaches have retired from their previous coaching commitments to take on their new roles with the 'Ikale Tahi. Tuifua was the head coach for the National Sevens team...

King Charles has vowed to the Commonwealth to ‘continue to serve you, to the best of my ability’ as he continues his treatment for cancer. In a video message recorded at Windsor Castle, the 75-year-old monarch thanked people for their ‘wonderfully kind and thoughtful good wishes’ over his cancer diagnosis. The King said: “In recent weeks, I have been most deeply...

Former Melbourne Rebels halfback Frank Lomani has been slapped with a six-game ban for his shocking elbow against his former side at the weekend. The Fijian Drua No.9 was red carded for his strike on Melbourne lock Josh Canham during the Rebels' 41-20 win at AAMI Park on Friday night. The Super Rugby Pacific Foul Play Review Committee said Lomani would...

The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts for 3,500 deaths daily, according to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) released on Tuesday. The disease is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with 1.3 million deaths per year, the same as tuberculosis, another top infectious killer, according to the...

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China and Micronesia should enhance cooperation on infrastructure, expressing China's willingness to provide assistance to the island country in tackling climate change. Xi's remarks came during his talks with President of the Federated States of Micronesia, Wesley W. Simina, who is on a state visit to China from 05 - 12 April. China...

Fiji has welcomed a new project designed to strengthen Pacific countries’ resilience to climate-induced loss and damage, noting that loss and damage from climate change impacts is already a painful reality for the nation. Funded by the International Climate Initiative of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Building Our Pacific Loss and Damage Response Project (BOLD Response), one of the...

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says his official talks with the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York today focused on a shared commitment to partnering with the Pacific Islands region and a common concern about the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. “Small states in the Pacific rely on collective action to tackle urgent global challenges, including sea level...