President Vladimir Putin said that Russia was looking to cut its military expenditure from next year, contrasting that with NATO’s plan to ramp up defence spending over the next decade.

National sports federations planning for a tour overseas in the new financial year can access the $5.3million set aside by the government.

This year’s national budget takes a deliberate expansionary stance to cushion Fiji from rising global risks and to respond to long-standing domestic needs.

ANZ Pacific Economist Kishti Sen states that the 2025-26 National Budget contributes by offering policy and legislative certainty.

UNAIDS has commended the Government’s bold allocation of $10 million in the new budget to intensify HIV response.

India’s 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi narrowly missed out on a half-century but played an entertaining knock that allowed the tourists to chase down England’s lowly total in 24 overs in their first Under-19 one-day international.

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says that the 2025-26 National Budget will strengthen Fiji’s education system, with a focus on increasing student engagement and attendance.

Six million dollars has been specifically allocated for the procurement of an additional 200,000 passport books.

Jake Knapp’s latest record day resulted in a course record at the Rocket Classic on Friday.

Corentin Moutet booked his place in the Mallorca Open final with a 6-4 7-6(3) win over third seed Alex Michelsen on Friday, reaching his first ATP showpiece match in over five years.

The government has announced a major investment of $284 million in the upcoming budget to revamp the country’s water and wastewater infrastructure, addressing decades of neglect and critical challenges in the sector.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said he was unaware of any intelligence suggesting Iran had moved any of its highly enriched uranium to shield it from U.S. strikes, amid continuing questions about the state of Iran’s nuclear program.