World

Zelenskiy vows prisoner swaps despite Russian delays

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed on Sunday to press on with prisoner exchanges with Russia and said any failure by Moscow to uphold humanitarian accords cast doubt over U.S. and other efforts to end the more than three-year-old conflict.

June 9, 2025 11:05 am
 

News

Kiran urges action on social issues

There is a need for more collective action to address rising social issues such as drug abuse, child neglect, elder abuse, and domestic violence.

June 9, 2025 10:34 am
 

News

New programme targets border threats

Fiji National University has launched a Bachelor of Border Management (Customs) programme aimed at addressing regional trade and security challenges.

June 9, 2025 10:27 am
 

News

Thousands paid under parametric insurance scheme

More than $300,000 has been paid out to beneficiaries under the parametric insurance scheme since its launch in 2021.

June 9, 2025 10:20 am
 

World

Thailand, Cambodia pull back troops after border clash

Cambodia’s Defence Ministry confirmed on Sunday that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to return their troops to previous border positions after a clash in which a Cambodian soldier was killed prompted both to reinforce their military presence.

June 9, 2025 10:03 am
 

Entertainment

Diddy trial revives #MeToo spotlight as movement enters new era

At one point during Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, defense attorney Brian Steel asked a witness, who was testifying under a pseudonym, if she retained counsel in order to “join the #MeToo money grab against Mr. Combs.”

June 9, 2025 10:02 am
 

World

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Colombia

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Columbia on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

June 9, 2025 9:05 am
 

Entertainment

Wanda Sykes honours LGBTQ+ trailblazers

Wanda Sykes closed the night in typical bombastic and hilarious fashion at the Critics Choice Association‘s Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television on Friday night in Los Angeles, delivering an impromptu speech that ran the gamut from community organizing to admitting she hasn’t seen the Amazon Prime show “Etoile.”

June 9, 2025 8:02 am
 

World

Israel orders military to block Greta Thunberg’s Gaza-bound aid boat

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz told the military on Sunday to stop a charity boat carrying activists including Sweden’s Greta Thunberg who are planning to defy an Israeli blockade and reach Gaza.

June 9, 2025 8:02 am
 

World

Israel confirms death of Hamas Commander Sinwar in Gaza tunnel

The Israeli army said on Sunday it had retrieved the body of Hamas’ military chief Mohammed Sinwar in an underground tunnel beneath a hospital in southern Gaza, following a targeted operation last month.

June 9, 2025 7:45 am
 

Football

First big win for Labasa coach

Last night’s BiC Fiji FACT final was an intensely emotional affair for both Rewa and Labasa fans, but it held a particularly special significance for this season’s Labasa coach, Alvin Chand.

June 9, 2025 7:05 am
 

Football

Portugal beats Spain in shootout to win Nations Leauge

Portugal beat neighbours Spain in a penalty shootout to settle a frantic final in Munich and win their second Nations League trophy.

June 9, 2025 7:04 am

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