Business

Hawaiian Airlines' parent surges on $1.9 bln buyout deal with Alaska Air

Shares of Hawaiian Holdings (HA.O), the parent of Hawaiian Airlines, nearly tripled on Monday after Alaska Air Group (ALK.N) agreed to acquire it for $1.9 billion, including debt.

December 5, 2023 11:54 am
 

World

US Supreme Court torn over Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement

U.S. Supreme Court justices struggled over whether to approve OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement, voicing concern the deal would shield its wealthy Sackler family owners from lawsuits over their role in a deadly opioid epidemic while also worrying that scuttling it could harm victims.

December 5, 2023 11:38 am
 

Entertainment

Florence Pugh hit by thrown object during Dune: Part Two film promotion

Actress Florence Pugh was hit in the face by a thrown object on Sunday during an appearance at a Comic Con event in Brazil.

December 5, 2023 10:50 am
 

World

US nearly out of money to help Ukraine fight Russia, White House warns Congress

White House budget director Shalanda Young warned in a letter on Monday to Republican House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson and other congressional leaders that the United States was running out of time and money to help Ukraine fight its war with Russia.

December 5, 2023 10:34 am
 

News

Fiji allocates fund for sustainable agriculture practices

The Fiji Government has announced its plans to allocate funds from the Global Environmental Facility for the ‘Fiji Sustainable Agricultural Development Project’.

December 5, 2023 10:30 am
 

News

VHP delegates attend World Hindu Congress

The Vishva Hindu Parishad Fiji representatives recently attended the World Hindu Congress in Bangkok, Thailand.

December 5, 2023 9:55 am
 

World

COP28 president denies he doesn't respect climate science

COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber defended his role in hosting this year’s U.N. climate summit on Monday and insisted he understood and respected the science of climate change.

December 5, 2023 9:45 am
 

Entertainment

Hollywood strikes, Beatles last song, 'Swift effect'

From strikes paralysing Hollywood to the Beatles releasing their last ever song, the world of entertainment provided many headlines this year.

December 5, 2023 8:40 am
 

World

Chennai airport runway flooded as Cyclone Michaung nears India

At least four people died, factories closed and the runway of one of India’s busiest airports lay submerged due to torrential rain, as two southern states were braced on Monday for the impact of a severe cyclone.

December 5, 2023 8:29 am
 

World

Five bodies found in wreck of US military aircraft near Japan

American and Japanese search teams have found five bodies in the wreckage of a US military aircraft that crashed near Yakushima island last week.

December 5, 2023 7:53 am
 

Football

Talks underway on CVC venue

The Fiji Football Association is currently in discussion with the Lautoka City Council to have the 2024 Pillay Garments Champions vs Champions series played in the Sugar City.

December 5, 2023 7:48 am
 

Sports

Suva Darts end year on a high

The Suva Darts Association held their awards night, marking a memorable occasion for the organization last night.

December 5, 2023 7:18 am

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