The new operation would include U.S. troops on the ground in Mexico striking drug labs and cartel leaders, according to current and former U.S. officials, though a deployment is not imminent.

Former Flying Fijians flyhalf, Ben Volavola, will feature for the Queensland Reds next year. The Reds announced today that the 34 year old has signed a one-year deal.

For Fiji and its Pacific neighbours, the meeting offers a vital chance to align policy, direct resources and deepen cooperation, recognising that only together can the region stand firm against ...