Fiji

Nauru decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, becomes 10th country with embassy in Israel's capital

The decision came after Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reached an understanding with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs, trade and justice minister.

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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.
Left to Right - Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation; Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka; Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji, Villiame R. Gavoka, holding the signed Israel Allies Foundation declaration establishing the Fiji Israel Allies Caucus.

Fiji establishes Israel Allies Caucus in effort to promote moving national embassies to Jerusalem

The caucus, the 65th affiliated with the Israel Allies Foundation worldwide, was launched at the Fijian Parliament in Suva on Tuesday. It will be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka.

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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka pose for a picture after signing a treaty and an alliance, as Fiji’s President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu looks on at State House in Suva, Fiji, July 6, 2026.

Australia signs major defense alliance with Fiji as China plans nuclear missile test in Pacific

"An attack on Fiji from an outside force would trigger Australia's full support for Fiji and for its sovereignty," Albanese said.

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PAPUA NEW Guinea Christian pilgrims take part in the annual support march for Israel in Jerusalem on the occasion of the Sukkot holiday, organized by the International Christian Embassy and the Jerusalem municipality, on October 15, 2008.

Israel to open representative office in Papua New Guinea, FM Sa'ar announces after talks with PM

Sa'ar said that he thanked Marape for his support and friendship with Israel, specifically noting that Marape had decided to move Papua New Guinea's embassy to Jerusalem in 2023.

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Russian superyacht to leave Fiji, court rules

The Supreme Court ruled that public interest demands the yacht "sail out of Fiji waters," because having it berthed in Fiji was "costing the Fijian Government dearly."

JUNE 7, 2022ByREUTERS
A screen grab from a drone video footage shows a Russian-owned superyacht 'Amadea' docked at Queens Wharf in Lautoka, Fiji May 3, 2022.

Missing British woman found at retreat in Fiji after photos surface online

It was found that O'Sullivan, who has been traveling abroad for the past two years, was attending the Namosi Eco Retreat, taking place in the Fijian mountain range with limited internet access.

MARCH 8, 2020ByZACHARY KEYSER
Fijian fishermen stand in their boats as they work in front of an island's mountain range near Suva April 29, 2004. Canoes are still used by fishermen as a means of getting to deeper waters in the South Pacific Island nation that is made up of more than 300 islands scattered across 500,000 square-ki

Reuven Rivlin lands in Fiji ahead of Pacific Islands meeting in Nadi

Rivlin was the guest of honor at a dinner alongside other Pacific Island leaders. All guests wore traditional shades of blue.

FEBRUARY 21, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
President Reuven Rivlin is seen meeting with Fijian President Jioji Konrote. Both are wearing traditional blue-shaded attire.

Rivlin to visit Fiji en route to Australia

The nation of islands is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence and is hosting a Pacific Islands Summit

FEBRUARY 18, 2020ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin talks during a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus February 12, 2019.