A road worker from Tavua has urged the government to step in after the Fiji Roads Authority reportedly gave notice to New Zealand-based contractor Higgins to cease operations.

Kenya’s veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, who was imprisoned multiple times while fighting one-party autocracy and ran five times unsuccessfully for president, died aged 80 in India.

NATO chief Mark Rutte said before a meeting with defence ministers that the military alliance and the European Union were working together in their efforts to set up a drone wall to protect member countries from drone incursions.

The Pacific must lead with solutions, not be seen as victims of climate change, says Trade Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica.

Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a temporary ceasefire after airstrikes and ground fighting ramped up tensions between the South Asian neighbours, leaving more than a dozen civilians dead and 100 wounded.

The Lomaiviti group’s agricultural development is being held back by limited support systems, staffing, and infrastructure, says Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Waterways Inosi Kuridrani.

Madagascar’s new military ruler, Michael Randrianirina, said on Wednesday he would soon be sworn in as the country’s president as the African Union suspended the island nation after a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina.

Sia’s estranged husband is seeking over $US250,000 ($A385,591) per month in spousal support, according to US court documents.

More than 13,000 U.S. air traffic controllers face rising stress and financial insecurity after Tuesday’s disbursement of what will be their last paycheck during the government shutdown, posing potential risks for air travel, the head of an employee union said.

Fijians are being urged to refrain sharing private moments and personal conflicts on social media as it often causes harm to those involved.

U.S. tech giant Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab looks set to avoid a French antitrust investigation into its search operations because regulators are planning to dismiss a complaint by Qwant, the French rival search engine said on Wednesday.

Vodafone Fiji Bati head coach Wise Kativerata is backing his young squad to make the most of their opportunity at the upcoming Pacific Bowl Championship.