Strengthening social protection remains a key priority for the Government, with the Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection receiving increased funding in the 2026-2027 National Budget.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade will get $56.6 million in the 2026–2027 National Budget, an increase of 11% from the current financial year’s $51 million.

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says the 2026-2027 National Budget provides much-needed relief for businesses coping with rising costs and the ongoing fuel crisis.

The Government has reinforced its commitment to strengthening Fiji’s justice and accountability systems, with increased funding for key independent institutions announced in the 2026–2027 National Budget.

With a 110-foot (33.5-meter) Ferris wheel, a rodeo demonstration and an eye-popping array of junk food, “The Great American State Fair” opened ​on Washington’s National Mall to start a 16-day celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary.

Nadogo FC have ended their Fiji FA President’s Cup 2026 round-robin campaign dominantly, thrashing Savusavu FC 7–0 at Subrail Park in Labasa this morning.

Argentine President Javier Milei’s cabinet chief, Manuel Adorni, resigned following a scandal that led to investigations into his spending in recent ​years.

The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes rose above 1,400 as ​foreign rescue teams poured into the country and authorities pressed on with the search for survivors in the hardest-hit coastal areas.

Taveuni and Rewa have sealed their places in this season’s Skipper Cup competition after topping their respective pools with impressive campaigns.

Croatia dropped Josko Gvardiol in one of three changes for Saturday’s final World Cup ​Group L match against Ghana, who also made ‌three switches, leaving out forward Inaki Williams.

New Zealand’swinless World Cup in North America proved a let-down for ​a nation that had waited 16 years for a return to the global stage, and has shone a harsh light ‌on FIFA’s decision to give Oceania an automatic qualifying berth.

Mandopop megastar Jolin Tsai won album of the year in Taipei, at one of the most prestigious ​entertainment events in the Chinese-speaking world, Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards.