World

Biden says reported firing on Gaza food line will complicate truce talks

President Joe Biden said on Thursday the United States was checking reports of Israeli troops firing on people waiting for food aid in Gaza and that he believes the deadly incident will complicate talks on a ceasefire.

March 1, 2024 11:23 am
 

World

Gaza health authorities say Israeli fire kills 104 waiting for aid

Health authorities in Gaza said on Thursday Israeli fire on people waiting for aid near Gaza City had killed 104 Palestinians and wounded 280, with one hospital saying it had received 10 bodies and dozens of injured patients.

March 1, 2024 11:11 am
 

News

Fiji Cabinet approves Continental Shelf submission

Cabinet approved that a submission be made to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf on Fiji’s extended continental shelf claim in the South Fiji Basin in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

March 1, 2024 11:10 am
 

News

Fiji to bid for hosting CLMM

Cabinet agreed that the Office of the Attorney General submit an expression of interest for Fiji to host the next Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting.

March 1, 2024 11:05 am
 

Business

EVT future operator of a new Rydges Resort in Fiji

The future Rydges Wailoaloa will be developed by owners Hari Punja & Sons Limited on the beachfront at Wailoaloa in Nadi.

March 1, 2024 10:54 am
 

World

Five countries pledge personnel for Haiti security mission

The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin and Chad have formally notified the United Nations of their intent to contribute personnel to an international force to help Haitian national police fight armed gangs, a U.N. spokesman said.

March 1, 2024 10:38 am
 

World

Dozens killed seeking aid in Gaza, overall death toll passes 30,000

Gaza health authorities said Israeli forces on Thursday shot dead more than 100 Palestinians as they waited for aid delivery, but Israel blamed the deaths on crowds that surrounded aid trucks, saying victims had been trampled or run over.

March 1, 2024 10:07 am
 

Entertainment

Dealmaking in Miami with Shark Tank's Daymond John

You likely associate Daymond John with New York City, since the famed entrepreneur first started iconic clothing brand FUBU back in Hollis, Queens.

March 1, 2024 10:03 am
 

Entertainment

Leather at Acne Studios, shaggy coats at Dries Van Noten

For his fall/winter runway presentation, Acne Studios creative director Jonny Johansson showed slick, all leather looks and long, tailored jackets at Paris Fashion Week.

March 1, 2024 9:42 am
 

World

Putin warns West of risk of nuclear war

President Vladimir Putin told Western countries they risked provoking a nuclear war if they sent troops to fight in Ukraine, warning that Moscow had the weapons to strike targets in the West.

March 1, 2024 9:05 am
 

World

Thailand to ban recreational cannabis use by year-end

Thailand will ban recreational use of marijuana by the end of this year but continue to allow its use for medical purposes, the health minister told Reuters in an interview.

March 1, 2024 8:38 am
 

Rugby

We pay expat coaches and expect results: Saukuru

Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru expresses his disappointment at the dismal performances of our Fiji Airways Men’s 7s coach Ben Gollings.

March 1, 2024 7:36 am

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