Two young Indonesian men convicted of having a same-sex relationship were publicly caned on Thursday in Aceh province, prompting calls by Amnesty International for the government to put an end to the practice.

Large crowds turned out in India on Wednesday for the last day of the six-week Maha Kumbh Mela, with authorities saying it drew a total of 663 million people seeking absolution of their sins by taking a dip in waters that devout Hindus consider sacred.

Former USA Women’s 7s coach Richard Walker is the new Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s coach.

Joining the squad as one of the youngsters just two years ago, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has managed to seal his spot in the Fijian Drua as one of their key players.

Navua’s recent addition to the 2025 squad, Sairusi Naulabu, has quickly settled into the team.

The village of Waicoka in Bau, Tailevu, stands on the frontlines of climate change, where rising sea levels and extreme weather relentlessly erodes its shoreline and threatens homes.

The Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) is intensifying efforts to curb contraband smuggling in prisons, a persistent issue that has raised serious concerns about security and internal compliance.

The Australian government, in its 2025 Snapshot, reaffirms its commitment to empowering Pacific Island nations by prioritizing economic growth, security and law enforcement, fisheries protection, cultural engagement including sports and addressing the region’s most pressing challenge: climate change.

Police recovered a body from a house on Lomanikoro Lane, Raiwaqa, on Wednesday.

Fiji will uphold its moratorium on deep sea mining until a comprehensive scientific assessment is available. This has been confirmed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

The Fijian diaspora is showing increasing interest in investing in Fiji’s businesses through a trade mission visiting Australia.

Landowners will now be able to access a new loan product to subdivide their properties and increase the supply of residential lots in prime areas.