A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least 20 people, injuring hundreds and damaging the city’s historic Blue Mosque, authorities said, with the death toll likely to rise.

Novak Djokovic has confirmed his participation at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy’s tennis federation chief Angelo Binaghi said, easing concerns that the 24-time Grand Slam champion may pull out of the season finale.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is finalizing a national organic policy to support small-scale farmers and promote sustainable agriculture across Fiji.

Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, says the Water Authority of Fiji has made significant progress over the past three years through its “Building for Growth and Resilience” program.

The largest-ever exhibition of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion,  will go on display at Buckingham Palace next year, officials said.

Fiji has reaffirmed its leadership and commitment to sustainable tourism development in the Pacific as it handed over the chairmanship of the South Pacific Tourism Organization Council of Ministers to Tonga during the regional meeting held in Vava’u, Tonga, last week.

Tuvalu says it will no longer accept being left behind.

FMF Group of Companies has reached a new milestone as two of its representatives begin specialised Electric Vehicle training in China.

During his “60 Minutes” interview, President Donald Trump called Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer a “kamikaze,” complained about investigators searching through his wife’s closet, spoke in detail about ending wars and turned the tables on interviewer Norah O’Donnell to ask about safety in Washington, D.C.

A British man accused of carrying out a mass stabbing on board a train on Saturday was charged on Monday with 11 counts of attempted murder, including over a separate incident earlier the same day at a train station in east London.

The Suva Magistrate Court this morning vacated the trial of three Chinese nationals charged with drug offences in Rewa Street, Suva last month.

The Pacific Community has reiterated its readiness to support Pacific Island countries with renewed effort and resources, as ministers and officials gathered for the 2nd Pacific Disaster Risk Management Ministers Meeting in Palau this morning.