Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility back Sikeli Rabitu has described his inclusion in the FIJI Water Flying Fijians extended squad as a blessing after earning his first call-up to the national setup.

Internationally renowned cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Sanjeev Kumar Khulbey says the rising burden of heart disease across Fiji and the wider Pacific, and the hardship faced by families forced to seek treatment overseas, drove his decision to begin performing open-heart surgeries locally.

The Minister for Local Government, Maciu Katamotu Nalumisa has confirmed that there are plans to appoint special administrators to oversee the administration of Navua once it is officially declared a town.

Croatia captain Luka Modric was included in the country’s preliminary World Cup squad, just weeks after undergoing cheekbone surgery, as the 40-year-old midfield maestro targets a fifth tournament.

Mexico City is not waiting for the World Cup to kick off — it has already turned the beautiful game into a cultural spectacle with Pele’s crown and a Maradona jersey among 15,000 pieces of football memorabilia on display.

A new market survey by the Consumer Council of Fiji has revealed that supermarket prices for commonly used household goods have increased by as much as 35 percent, placing further pressure on Fijian families already struggling with the rising cost of living.

Public Works, Transport and Met Services Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau has reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to strengthening development ties with New Zealand following a courtesy visit by its High Commissioner to Fiji, Greg Andrews.

Canada has reaffirmed its support for Fiji’s hosting of Pre-COP31 following talks between Environment and Climate Change Minister Lynda Tabuya and Canada’s first resident High Commissioner to Fiji, Jennifer Lalonde.

The European Union is drawing ​up plans to ‌force European companies to buy critical ​components from ​at least three different ⁠suppliers, in ​an attempt to ​reduce the bloc’s reliance on China, the Financial ​Times reported ​on Monday, citing two ‌EU ⁠officials familiar with the matter.

The Fiji Labour Party has questioned the government’s reasons for reconsidering the Municipal Elections, following comments made by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka that a review will be carried out on whether the polls scheduled for September should proceed.

The star’s directorial debut Propeller One-Way Night Coach has premiered at Cannes – and one critic dubbed it a ‘disaster’. It’s the latest example of an A-lister heading behind the camera with baffling results.

Taiwan will not provoke any conflict but will also not give up its sovereignty, said its president Lai Ching-te after a high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping where they discussed the issue of Taiwan’s independence.