A Byzantine-era ship discovered more than a decade ago on the seabed off Croatia’s southern coast was probably carrying a ​high-ranking person and his entourage, judging by the gold jewellery found ‌in the wreckage, according to archaeologists.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured Asian allies that a U.S. pursuit of positive ties with Beijing did not mean they ​were being abandoned.

Rising harvesting costs, delayed cane cutting and a shrinking workforce are putting further pressure on cane growers, as labour shortages continue to affect the industry.

Sugar cane farmers will pay less for mechanical harvesting and selected cane cartage services.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has highlighted Draiba Primary School’s long-standing contribution to Fiji’s leadership, as the school officially opened its first dedicated hall nearly 80 years after it was established.