Cricket

Afghan board allows trio to play in franchise leagues with salary cut

The Afghanistan Cricket Board said it had allowed bowlers Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen Ul Haq to play in franchise leagues under new regulatory measures with a salary deduction and a warning.

January 9, 2024 12:19 pm
 

News

From construction to farming for 38-year-old

A 38-year-old man has transitioned from a construction career to the serene life of farming.

January 9, 2024 12:05 pm
 

News

Family narrowly escapes death

A family from Tavualevu Village in Tavua narrowly escaped death yesterday afternoon when the vehicle they were traveling in veered off the road.

January 9, 2024 11:47 am
 

World

Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting

Pope Francis called for a global ban on parenting via surrogacy, calling the practice “deplorable” and a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child.

January 9, 2024 11:39 am
 

News

Hundreds gather in Ba to pay last respects to Patel

In a solemn gathering at Vinod Patel ground in Ba, hundreds assembled to honor the memory of the late Vinod Chandra Patel.

January 9, 2024 11:32 am
 

Sports

Chess players urged to register for major tourney

After a successful 2023, the Fiji Chess Federation is preparing for the 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad.

January 9, 2024 11:02 am
 

Entertainment

Roger Daltrey stepping down as curator of Teenage Cancer Trust gigs

The Who’s Roger Daltrey has announced he will step down as curator of the annual Teenage Cancer Trust gigs, after this year’s set of concerts.

January 9, 2024 11:00 am
 

World

Moon lander problem threatens mission

A robotic lander built by a private company suffered a propulsion system issue on its way to the moon.

January 9, 2024 10:38 am
 

Entertainment

Billie Eilish gets emotional accepting Golden Globe for ‘Barbie’ song

Billie Eilish got candid at the Golden Globes on Sunday after winning the prize for best original song for the “Barbie” movie end-credits track “What Was I Made For.”

January 9, 2024 10:33 am
 

World

Israeli strike kills a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon

Israel killed a top Hezbollah commander in a strike in south Lebanon.

January 9, 2024 9:51 am
 

News

Over $40 million paid in back-to-school support

Over $40.2 million has been paid to 200,760 students as part of the $200 Back-to-School Support payment.

January 9, 2024 9:41 am
 

Crime

Alleged murderer to reappear in court

33-year-old murder accused Revoni Yalayala is being remanded for the alleged murder of a taxi driver.

January 9, 2024 9:39 am

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