Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, died in Fukuoka after collapsing during a training session in 35°C heat, with symptoms consistent with severe heatstroke. Japan is grappling with record temperatures, and officials are urging caution as heat-related fatalities rise.

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Quad foreign ministers announce plan to build port infrastructure in Fiji: A new flashpoint between the US and China?

The Quad foreign ministers have announced a plan to develop port infrastructure in Fiji, a move seen as countering China's influence in the Pacific. The pilot project will initially focus on Suva and Lautoka ports, with potential expansion. The initiative underscores Quad's expanding role beyond security to infrastructure and economic cooperation.

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