Entertainment
‘Fallout’ producer lauds tax breaks for luring show to Hollywood
As guests milled around a cavernous sound-stage that houses one of the sets from the Amazon Prime Video series “Fallout,” writer and producer Jonathan Nolan hailed the role tax incentives played in bringing the production to California.
June 17, 2026 1:29 pm
World
Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says
A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the U.S.-Iran framework agreement and more than half that sum has already been committed, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters.
June 17, 2026 1:24 pm
News
Narube warns against vote-buying budget measures
Unity Fiji Party Leader Savenaca Narube has cautioned the government against what he describes as irresponsible spending and politically motivated handouts in the upcoming national budget.
June 17, 2026 1:06 pm
Education
Teacher exodus threatens student retention
The growing number of teachers leaving classrooms could undermine efforts to keep children in school and increase their vulnerability to child labour.
June 17, 2026 1:04 pm
News
Pacific leaders warn against mining
A push to start deep-sea mining is raising concerns from Pacific leaders and environmental groups, who warn it can harm fragile ocean ecosystems.
