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Why Solomon Islands' deal with Beijing is different to past agreements with Pacific nations

Experts say a new security agreement signed by Beijing and Honiara is "qualitatively different' to Beijing's past agreements with Pacific nations and the geopolitical context has changed.

ABC News

US says $300 million Russian-owned yacht was seized in Fiji

Officials in Fiji have seized a $300 million yacht allegedly owned by Suleiman Kerimov at the request of the U.S. Justice Department.

Tribune News Service

FBI, US Marshals in Fiji as authorities seize control of Russian superyacht the Amadea

Two days after a Fijian High Court judge accepts a United States warrant to seize Russian superyacht the Amadea, the FBI board the vessel.

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Fiji seizes Russian oligarch’s $300m yacht at US request

US Justice Department task force has focused on seizing Russian yachts and luxury assets following invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

US announces seizure of superyacht owned by Russian oligarch

The Justice Department says a superyacht owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji

The Independent UK

Fiji seizes $300 million yacht of Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov on U.S. request

Authorities in Fiji have seized a $300 million yacht of Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov at the request of the United States, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday, as Washington and its allies press Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Wallaroos squad overhaul for Fiji Test

The Wallaroos have 11 debutantes in their squad for the rugby international against Fiji in Brisbane on Friday -- which will be their first Test in three years.

AAP

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Rugby's 'fastest try in history' leaves millions gobsmacked

Fiji's Alasio Naduva scored this truly sensational try back in 2019

Wales Online

Fiji says US can seize Russian superyacht but not right away

A judge in Fiji has ruled that U.S. authorities can seize a Russian-owned superyacht — but not until at least Friday while defense lawyers mount a challenge

The Independent UK

Fiji court rules US can seize yacht said to belong to Russian oligarch

Vessel docked in port of Lautoka is believed to be owned by Suleiman Kerimov, who is facing sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Fiji court rules United States can seize Russian superyacht - reports

A Fiji court ruled on Tuesday that the United States can seize a Russian-owned superyacht, media reported, 21 days after the luxury vessel Amadea arrived in the Pacific island nation and was detained by police.

Reuters

Fiji court rules Russian oligarch's $450m superyacht can be seized by US, but defence will apply for a stay order

Fiji's High Court has ruled in favour of a bid by the United States government and Fijian authorities to seize a Russian-owned superyacht.

ABC News

What do we know about the $450m superyacht linked to a Russian oligarch that's been seized in Fiji?

Fiji and the United States are embroiled in a court case over a superyacht allegedly belonging to a sanctioned Russian oligarch. The fate of the luxury vessel is expected to be handed down tomorrow.

ABC News

Scotland confirm Autumn Nations Series schedule at BT Murrayfield

SCOTLAND have confirmed their four-Test schedule for this year’s Autumn Nations Series, with Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina all…

The National (Scotland)

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Resort developers fined $700k over Fiji island disaster

The Chinese developers who caused an environmental disaster on an idyllic Fijian island have been fined more than $700,000 in the High Court in Suva in the country's first sentence for envi

The Independent UK

US tries to seize yacht in Fiji. But which oligarch owns it?

A judge in Fiji is due to rule Tuesday on whether U.S. authorities can seize the luxurious superyacht Amadea — worth some $325 million — which has been stopped from leaving the South Pacific nation because of its links to Russia

ABC News

Chinese resort developer Freesoul fined $650,000 for damaging Fijian mangroves and reef

In a landmark judgment, Fiji's High Court fines a Chinese company that dug a channel through mangroves and a coral reef so it could provide access to an island resort and casino development.

The Conversation

Fiji is officially ‘open for happiness' – will that apply to its tourism workers too?

As daylight hours shorten and temperatures drop, and with borders reopening across the Pacific, many will be tempted to escape pandemic fatigue by flying somewhere warm and welcoming.

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Fijiana Drua tipped to make Super W history when they face off with Waratahs in grand final

A Fijian women's rugby team is on the cusp of history, set to become the first all-Pacific squad to take home the Super W title as they face off against the Waratahs in the grand final.

The Guardian - AU

‘We can’t stop talking about them’: Fijiana Drua revolutionise women’s rugby in Australia

The team is set to play in Saturday’s Super W grand final after electrifying fans with giantkilling feats

ABC News

We fact-checked key claims from the leaders’ debate. Here’s what we found.

Questionable stats, misleading figures and even a call that was on the money. RMIT ABC Fact Check examines claims from Wednesday night’s first leaders' debate.

The Independent UK

US seeks to seize superyacht in Fiji from suspected Russian owner

Authorities have seized luxury vessels and villas owned by Russian billionaires in response to invasion of Ukraine

Reuters

U.S. seeks to seize superyacht in Fiji from suspected Russian owner

The United States seeks to seize a superyacht that is suspected of belonging to a Russian oligarch and is docked in the Pacific island nation of Fiji, according to an application for a restraining order filed on Tuesday by Fiji's public prosecutor.

AAP

Weightlifter Cikamatana eyes Games history

After winning Commonwealth Games gold for Fiji in 2018, Eileen Cikamatana will attempt to repeat that feat for Australia in Birmingham.

Reuters

Russian oligarch's superyacht moors in Fiji

A luxury vessel owned by a Russian oligarch sanctioned by the United States, Britain and the European Union has moored in Fiji in the Pacific Ocean, media and a vessel tracking website reported on Wednesday.

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