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Maharashtra: Massive fire breaks out at Kalyan dumping ground; firefighting operations underway

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:51:00 GMT

Thane (Maharashtra) [India], April 27 (ANI): A major fire erupted at a dumping ground in Maharashtra's Thane district, prompting the deployment of multiple fire tenders to bring the blaze under control.

Firefighting teams rushed to the spot, and efforts are ongoing to douse the flames.

Speaking to ANI, Fire Officer Namdev Chaudhary, 'This morning too, a fire broke out at the dumping ground, which was exting

Chinese navy hospital ship treats over 26,000 in longest overseas medical mission

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:17:06 GMT

SANYA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- "Is this a 'boat that treats illnesses,' just like yours?" This question was asked by a four-year-old patient from Barbados, sitting in a pediatric consultation room, after receiving a paper boat as a gift from her Chinese doctor.

When she was told yes, she leaned in and gave the paper boat a kiss.

The consultation room where the girl was treated was set up aboard a visiting Chin

Pacific Outreach: India strengthens ties with Vanuatu and Tuvalu through health, tech, and climate partnerships

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:30:23 GMT

Port Vila [Vanuatu], April 26 (ANI): In a significant expansion of India's 'Act East' policy, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, concluded a four-day diplomatic mission to the Pacific Island nations of Vanuatu and Tuvalu this week.

The visit, spanning April 22 to 25, 2026, reinforced India's role as a 'trusted development partner' in the region, delivering tangible supp

MoS External Affairs Pabitra Margherita holds trade talks with Tuvalu's Acting PM

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:00:47 GMT

Funafuti [Tuvalu], April 25 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held trade-related talks with Paulson Panapa, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour, and Trade of Tuvalu.

Margherita on Friday affirmed India's steadfastness in Tuvalu's development journey.

In a post on X, he said, 'Pleased to meet Hon. Paulson Panapa, Acting Prime Minister & Min

MoS External Affair Pabitra Margherita holds trade talks with Tuvalu's Acting PM

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:05 GMT

Margherita on Friday affirmed India's steadfastness in Tuvalu's development journey.

In a post on X, he said, 'Pleased to meet Hon. Paulson Panapa, Acting Prime Minister & Min

China marks navy's 77th anniversary as its role in safeguarding peace grows

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:18:55 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China on Thursday celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of its navy, whose growing strength has become an important force for regional and global stability.

As part of these celebrations, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy opened naval bases in more than 10 cities to the public, with dozens of active-duty vessels on display, according to the navy.

The lineup incl

Fiji's fisheries sector goes digital for greater efficiency, transparency: minister

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:45:20 GMT

SUVA, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Fiji's fisheries industry is undergoing a major digital overhaul, moving away from slow, paper-based processes toward faster, more transparent systems.

Speaking in parliament on Monday, Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu said a key milestone in this transformation is the rollout of the Catch Accountancy System -- a web-based platform that tracks fish from the point of

China Focus: Chinese navy hospital ship treats over 26,000 in longest overseas medical mission

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:18:19 GMT

When she was told yes, she leaned in and gave the paper boat a kiss.

The consultation room where the girl was treated was set up aboard a visiting Ch

Fiji plans to tackle transport issues for remote rural officer

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:45:10 GMT

SUVA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Civil servants working in some of Fiji's most remote rural and maritime areas are still depending on public transport to reach local communities, exposing significant gaps in service delivery.

Fiji's Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management has announced plans to address the issue, as in some parts of the country, limited and infrequent bus services are disrup

Fijian students celebrate Int'l Chinese Language Day

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:15:18 GMT

SUVA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Teachers and students of a Fijian school have celebrated the International Chinese Language Day in Suva, highlighting the importance of cultural exchange and mutual respect.

The event, held at Yat Sen School on Friday, treated attendees to a diverse array of performances, including music, dances, poetry reading and Chinese martial arts performance, which won prolonged applause and chee

Rising fuel prices affect Fijian businesses

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:45:14 GMT

SUVA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The global fuel price crisis is beginning to impact businesses across Fiji, with higher import costs expected to drive up consumer prices, the Suva Retailers Association said.

Association president Jitesh Patel said Friday that rising fuel prices are increasing shipping and importation costs, making goods sourced from key partners such as New Zealand, Australia, China and India more ex

South Pacific islanders strive to rescue their home from toxic legacy

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

More than 80 years after World War Two, the Solomon Islands remain one of the most heavily mine-contaminated places in the Pacific.

For Pacific Island countries, the Middle East crisis is not a distant geopolitical event. It is already showing up in higher fuel prices, electricity uncertainty and fears that communities sitting at the far end of global supply chains could be pushed into deeper economic insecurity.

China Focus: China marks navy's 77th anniversary as its role in safeguarding peace grows

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:17:04 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China on Thursday celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of its navy, whose growing strength has become an important force for regional and global stability.

As part of these celebrations, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy opened naval bases in more than 10 cities to the public, with dozens of active-duty vessels on display, according to the navy.

The lineup in

Earth Day: The battle to save a drowning Pacific island nation

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

As the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu battles rising sea levels that threaten to put large parts of the island entirely underwater by the end of this century, its citizens are making efforts to safeguard their future while preparing for the worst impacts of climate change.

At the UN General Assembly on Friday, leaders from Asia and the Pacific underscored a dire reality: climate change is a clear and present dan

Rendering of drowning victim created to help investigators identify Jane Doe

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:33:41 GMT

Rendering of drowning victim created to help investigators identify Jane Doe

San Diego Police to conduct Friday night DUI checkpoint at undisclosed location

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:06:51 GMT

San Diego Police to conduct Friday night DUI checkpoint at undisclosed location

Tratan de identificar a una mujer que se ahog en el rio Tijuana

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:06:19 GMT

Tratan de identificar a una mujer que se ahog en el rio Tijuana

Pacific Beachs 16th annual Graffiti Cleanup set for May 2

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:04:32 GMT

Pacific Beachs 16th annual Graffiti Cleanup set for May 2

Authorities boost rewards to solve six fatal San Diego County cold cases

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:03:59 GMT

Authorities boost rewards to solve six fatal San Diego County cold cases

Accused shooter at correspondents dinner is 31-year-old Caltech grad

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:03:19 GMT

Accused shooter at correspondents dinner is 31-year-old Caltech grad

Chiefs v Fijian Drua- Chiefs go top of the Super Rugby Pacific table with win

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:35:37 GMT

Chiefs v Fijian Drua- Chiefs go top of the Super Rugby Pacific table with win

Man arrested for stealing LEGO pieces from boxes, replacing with dried pasta

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:34:12 GMT

Man arrested for stealing LEGO pieces from boxes, replacing with dried pasta

Head to this new restaurant for elusive Fijian, Samoan and Tongan dishes - Abridged PBS KVIE

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:02:11 GMT

Head to this new restaurant for elusive Fijian, Samoan and Tongan dishes - Abridged PBS KVIE

On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:06:51 GMT

On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage

Carew Castle Classic Car Show will return on May 4

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:05:33 GMT

Carew Castle Classic Car Show will return on May 4