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Chinese ambassador dismisses geopolitical claims
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U.S Coast Guard says boardings of Chinese fishing vessels in South Pacific legal
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Fiji’s position over Israeli war on Gaza – international blunder or a domestic strategy?
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...
World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2024 begins with wins for Fiji Warriors and Japan XV
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Tonga Rugby Union announces new coaches for ‘Ikale Tahi
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King Charles vows to ‘continue to serve’ the Commonwealth
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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.
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