News

Planetshakers event pivotal for Fiji: Smith

Gospel music lovers in the country can expect a two nights of worship, and motivational messages this weekend in Suva with the Planetshakers band from Australia.

August 17, 2023 12:03 pm
 

Football

Australia coach rues what might have been after England loss

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson was left to wonder what might have been after the Matildas were beaten in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals 3-1 by European champions England last night.

August 17, 2023 11:52 am
 

Business

New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices over security concerns

New York City on Wednesday banned TikTok on government-owned devices, citing security concerns, joining a number of U.S. cities and states that have put such restrictions on the short video sharing app.

August 17, 2023 11:28 am
 

World

Pakistan crowd vandalises churches, torches homes after blasphemy accusation

A Muslim crowd attacked a Christian community in eastern Pakistan on Wednesday, vandalising several churches and setting scores of houses on fire after accusing two of its members of desecrating the Koran, police and community leaders said.

August 17, 2023 11:24 am
 

News

Fatal accident driver to appear in court

A 28-year-old driver who is alleged to have caused the death of a 60-year-old woman along Nina Street in Suva last week will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today.

August 17, 2023 10:38 am
 

Entertainment

Seaside screen brings magic of movies to Gaza years after cinemas closed

With car tyres, rocks and mounds of sand as seats, Palestinians of all ages have been enjoying a rare trip to the movies at a big-screen event on the Gaza beachfront.

August 17, 2023 10:34 am
 

World

Panama Canal extends transit restrictions through Sept. 2

The Panama Canal Authority on Wednesday notified shippers it is extending through Sept. 2 restrictions for vessels to transit through the waterway and keeping the number of vessels authorized to pass per day to a maximum of 32.

August 17, 2023 10:29 am
 

News

One escapee recaptured, hunt continues for second prisoner

Police have arrested one of the two prisoners who escaped from the Suva High Court earlier this week.

August 17, 2023 10:10 am
 

News

AG meets nightclub owners

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga met with nightclub owners, managers and officers from the Fiji Police Force yesterday.

August 17, 2023 10:06 am
 

News

New Serology Lab for FNU

Fiji can now increase the possibility to detect and test future pandemic and disease outbreak as Fiji National University opened a new Serology Laboratory in Tamavua yesterday.

August 17, 2023 9:53 am
 

Entertainment

Bosnian girl creates 'folklore Barbie' as film wins doll new fans worldwide

A Bosnian girl is making traditional Balkan costumes with headdresses and decorative aprons for Barbie dolls, hoping to create interest in her folklore Barbie as the new “Barbie” movie wins fans worldwide.

August 17, 2023 9:32 am
 

World

German cabinet OKs landmark bill over legal cannabis use

Germany’s cabinet passed a contentious bill on Wednesday to legalize recreational marijuana use and cultivation, one of the most liberal cannabis laws in Europe that could potentially provide further momentum for a similar worldwide trend.

August 17, 2023 9:19 am

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