Strong winds, heavy rain and high tides lashed India’s Gujarat coast late on Thursday as cyclone Biparjoy made landfall after authorities there and in neighbouring Pakistan had evacuated more than 180,000 people to safety.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) shares rose to a new record high close as market optimism about the prospects of artificial intelligence (AI) has helped buoy the technology giant to a record market capitalization of $2.59 trillion.

New Zealand High Commissioner Charlotte Darlow signed a $13 million budget support agreement with Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad today.

“The Fully Monty” quickly reveals itself to be one of those revivals that’s all dressed up with no place to go, squandering enthusiasm for this transformation of the genial 1997 box-office hit into an eight-episode series.

The conflict in Sudan hit the two-month mark on Thursday with no sign of a resolution as diplomatic peace efforts hit roadblocks and the risk of a broader ethnic war rises.

When the sun shines, Tom Holland and Rihanna can shine together.

India’s outgoing wrestling chief has been charged in court after months of protests by the country’s top wrestlers who accuse him of sexual harassment.

The Fijian Elections Office says it has not received any complaints from the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption or from a Sailosi Nataku against the People’s Alliance Party.

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that an electrical fault near the Maternity Wing of the Labasa Hospital resulted in a fire incident.

The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission wants the Fiji Corrections Service to change one of its policies.

Anyone found of manipulation in football will be banned from the sport for life, says the Fiji Football Association.

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has underscored the importance of enhancing capacity within crucial government institutions to effectively utilize aid provided by international donors.