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Saina Nehwal and PR Sreejesh, have written a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidates, urging them to make climate action their top priority. As IOC members gather in Costa Navarino, Greece, to vote on the seven candidates next week (March 18-21), the Olympians called for stronger commitments from the IOC to cut carbon emissions, promote sustainability in host cities, set clear guidelines on polluting sponsors and use its platform to advocate for climate action. Climate impacts are «no longer a distant threat, but a current and growing harm to the sports we love and to the countries that make up our Olympic family», the letter said. The signatories include 57 Olympic champions and over 100 Olympic flag bearers. They represent some of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations, including Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Colombia, Cook Islands, Eswatini, Fiji, Ghana, India, Kenya, Laos, the Marshall Islands, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Sierra Leone and Zambia. Recognizing that extreme weather events are already disrupting the Summer and Winter Olympics and affecting athlete performance and safety, the letter urges decisive action to ensure the games remain accessible and safe for future generations. Earlier this year, massive wildfires burned large areas of Los Angeles, the host city of the 2028 Olympic Games. The fires killed about 30 people, destroyed thousands of buildings, and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes.

Aero India 2025, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Republic of Fiji Pio Tikoduadua and Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, South Sudan Lt Gen Chol Thon J Balok in Bengaluru.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. HONG KONG—It took the promise of access to contraband, an FBI front company and help from Fiji, but they got their man: U.S. investigators, in a tricky sting operation, picked off a supplier of parts Moscow needs for its war in Ukraine.

Bradley Dawson, has been found guilty of killing his wife, Christe Chen Dawson, during their honeymoon in Fiji. The court concluded he acted with intent after analyzing evidence and testimony.

Brady Corbet’s historical drama The Brutalist has unveiled its full trailer, shared by A24. The film explores the journey of an immigrant architect in post-World War II America and has emerged as a significant awards contender.

The U.N. meeting in New York is the second of four to set goals for a major finance conference in Spain next year, where heads of state will look to step up efforts to meet the world's climate and sustainability targets. At the forefront of the talks are 39 so-called Small Island Developing States (SIDS) — including Cuba, Haiti, Fiji and the Maldives — that are bearing the brunt of increasing tropical storms, flooding, erosion and rising sea levels.

Fiji, Leonardo DiCaprio was called a snob and disrespectful. Leonardo DiCaprio has been condemned after seemingly ignoring a customary Fijian welcoming ritual at a Fijian hotel, as quoted in a report by Express US. In a TikTok video that has gone viral, DiCaprio is seen walking by hotel employees doing a traditional song and dance while sporting sunglasses, a black cap, and a tracksuit. It appears as though he is taking a phone call. The actor didn't acknowledge the actors and went straight to a waiting van. People on social media reacted negatively to the incident. One person commented, «My fiji whānau, don't waste your energy. He's so disrespectful, omg.»

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solar eclipse is set to occur on October 2, 2024. According to NASA, «On Oct. 2, 2024, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, casting its shadow across parts of Earth.» This solar eclipse is often referred to as the "ring of fire." It is an annular solar eclipse, occurring when the Moon passes between the Earth and Sun at its farthest point from Earth. Because the Moon appears smaller than the Sun, it doesn’t completely cover it, creating a striking “ring of fire” effect in the sky.

Supply Chain Council, set up under an agreement of the 14-member IPEF, will be held in December, the commerce ministry said on Monday. The IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity) bloc was launched jointly by the US and other partner countries of the Indo-Pacific region on May 23, 2022, in Tokyo. Together, they account for 40 per cent of the world's economic output and 28 per cent of trade.

India, were able to protect their key interests, think tank GTRI said on Sunday. The 14-member IPEF bloc was launched jointly by the US and other partner countries of the Indo-Pacific region on May 23, 2022, in Tokyo. Together, they account for 40 per cent of the world's economic output and 28 per cent of trade. The framework is structured around four pillars relating to trade, supply chains, clean economy and fair economy. India has joined all the pillars except the trade. Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the US, and Vietnam are members of the bloc.

Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year on September 14 across schools, colleges, and various institutions in India. The day marks the adoption of Hindi as the official language of India, a decision made by the Constituent Assembly on September 14, 1949. This historic vote was crucial in establishing Hindi’s significance within the Indian administrative system. The date also coincides with the birthday of Beohar Rajendra Simha, a renowned Indian scholar known for his illustrations in the original manuscript of the Indian Constitution. It was on his 50th birthday that the Constituent Assembly formalized Hindi as the official language, and later, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru declared September 14 to be celebrated as Hindi Diwas. The celebration of Hindi Diwas aims to promote the use and understanding of Hindi across the nation. While Hindi is primarily spoken in India, its influence extends to countries like Fiji, Mauritius, Singapore, and New Zealand. In addition to Hindi Diwas, World Hindi Day is observed on January 10 to commemorate the first World Hindi Conference held in Nagpur in 1975, which brought together delegates from 30 countries to promote the language globally.

Jennifer Lopez's extravagant accessory selection has garnered media attention recently. The singer and actress was spotted shopping in the Hamptons on July 13 with Violet Affleck, her stepdaughter. Lopez was carrying an attractive straw and brown leather Hermes Kelly picnic bag. Lopez was seen carrying the bag out of a store in a TikTok video, and the user pointed out that even a pre-owned version of this product costs almost $70,000. The video gained 1.2 million views in a short period of time and sparked a wave of comments regarding how expensive the bag was, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment.

A California judge has temporarily blocked a hearing from taking place in a dispute between one of the state’s most influential agricultural companies and the country’s biggest farmworkers’ union

China's Premier Li Qiang has arrived in New Zealand at the start of a weeklong tour that also includes Australia and Malaysia

One of California's most influential agricultural companies has filed a lawsuit against the state to stop a contentious law that was meant to make it easier for farmworkers to unionize

President Joe Biden and Newsom, makes a host of products recognizable to most grocery store shoppers, including Halos mandarin oranges, Wonderful Pistachios, POM Wonderful pomegranate juice and Fiji Water brands. Farmworkers aren’t covered by federal rules for labor organizing in the United States.

Former Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to a year in prison for interfering in a criminal investigation while leading the government of his South Pacific island nation

New York Post report, Swastika Chandra who grew up in Fiji said that her she was banned from using Uber services as her first name was flagged offensive. Chandra explained that her first name meant 'good luck’ in Sanskrit.