Wallaroos win after 956-day Test drought Centre Pauline Piliae starred as the Wallaroos celebrated 956 days between rugby Tests with an impressive 36-19 victory over Fiji in Brisbane. AAP · May 6, 2022
Montpellier's Pollard Expects 'Chess Game' in Champions Cup against La Rochelle Montpellier's South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard said he expects Saturday's European Champions Cup quarter-final at La Rochelle to be like "a chess game". Montpellier have qualified for the last eight for just the second time in their history, AFP said. They head to last season's losing finalists who have the… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022
Biden announces more artillery, radars for Ukraine's war against Russia President Joe Biden on Friday announced new US commitments of weaponry for Ukraine in its fight to repel Russia's invasion, but said funding was close to running out and urged Congress to authorise more. To see how all the day's events unfolded, read our liveblog below. All times are Paris… France 24 · May 6, 2022
Documents found by Fiji on superyacht implicate its Russian owner - FBI Fiji authorities searching a yacht they seized on behalf of the United States as it presses Russia over the invasion of Ukraine have found documents implicating its suspected owner, Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, in breaking U.S. law, the FBI said. Reuters · May 6, 2022
US announces seizure of superyacht in Fiji owned by Russian oligarch A superyacht that American authorities say is owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized in Fiji, the US Justice Department has announced. Evening Standard · May 5, 2022
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 · May 5, 2022
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 · May 5, 2022
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. ABC News · May 5, 2022
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 · May 5, 2022
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 · May 5, 2022
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 · May 5, 2022
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 · May 5, 2022
Rugby's 'fastest try in history' leaves millions gobsmacked Fiji's Alasio Naduva scored this truly sensational try back in 2019 Wales Online · May 4, 2022
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 · May 4, 2022
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022 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
Reuters · May 3, 2022 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.
ABC News · May 3, 2022 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 · May 2, 2022 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.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2022 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 Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022 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 · Apr 28, 2022 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 · Apr 28, 2022 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.
ABC News · Apr 22, 2022 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 · Apr 21, 2022 ‘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 · Apr 20, 2022 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.