Fiji is hosting the STAR 2025 conference to strengthen collaboration across the Pacific through science. With support from UNESCO and the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission, leaders like Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu aim to elevate science-driven initiatives throughout the region.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Summit (SCO), scheduled from August 31 to September 1. The event, though brief, has drawn significant attention due to the involvement of two of the world’s most notable leaders.