Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro this week spoke to the United Nations’ Secretary General Antonio Guterres and High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk to urge UN support for the release of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants deported by the United States to a notorious El Salvador prison, the Venezuelan government said on Friday.

Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu has departed Ospreys without making an appearance for the team.

Swedish journalist Kaj Joakim Medin, who was in Turkey to cover protests against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest, was jailed pending trial on terrorism charges, Turkey’s Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office said on Friday.

Brazil have sacked head coach Dorival Jr, the country’s football confederation (CBF) said on Friday, after the five-times world champions were thrashed 4-1 away to fierce rivals Argentina in a humiliating qualifying loss in Buenos Aires.

A powerful earthquake killed more than 140 people in Myanmar on Friday, authorities said, toppling buildings and wrecking infrastructure across a wide area, including a skyscraper under construction in neighbouring Thailand.

Heavy rainfall has led to a major disruption in water supply in the Tamavua system, caused by increased turbidity levels in the water sources.

The chiefly title of Turaga na Vunivalu for Korolevu, Serua has been restored after several years.

Fake astrologers and healers are preying on some Fijians, scamming them out of large sums of money while leaving emotional and financial devastation in their wake.

The Broncos have once again proved they call Suncorp Stadium home, beating the Dolphins 20-12 in a rainy Battle for Brisbane.

The Sydney Roosters’ horror start to 2025 continued on Friday night after Jayden Campbell inspired the Gold Coast Titans to a 30-12 victory at Allianz Stadium.

Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has issued a stern warning to the villagers of Koro Island, vowing a relentless crackdown on those involved in cultivating and selling drugs.

The Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs is calling for strict transparency, urging multi-ethnic affairs grant recipients to use funds responsibly and for their intended purpose.