The Ministry of Education is strengthening its payroll and HR systems following a salary disruption that affected 134 teachers.

The United States has sanctioned 10 individuals and entities, including some based in China, Hong Kong and Pakistan, saying ​they helped Iran procure weapons and components, the US Treasury Department said Tuesday.

King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri on ​Tuesday as Morocco’s first woman prime minister after her liberal-centrist party came out on top in ‌a September 23 parliamentary election, the royal palace said.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has added more homegrown firepower to its forward pack, signing experienced Nadroga forward and Flying Fijian Manueli Ratuniyarawa to its main squad ahead of the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season.

Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who is under house arrest, has asked the United Nations Human Rights Committee to ​review her corruption conviction and suspend the lifetime ban on holding ‌public office that currently prevents her from running for election in 2027, her lawyer said.

The United Nations expressed alarm at reports that an airstrike ​by the Myanmar military near the country’s border with Bangladesh had killed 50 people and wounded ‌dozens more, many of them critically.

Sydney Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase has been making headlines with his spectacular tries, impressive power and blistering speed.

Fiji could face power rationing if prolonged dry conditions push hydro generation to critical levels.

Taveuni Rugby forward Inoke Ravuiwasa says the side will quickly turn its attention to Round 10 as it looks to build on its hard work in recent weeks.

The Government is fast-tracking changes to Fiji’s HIV law, saying the current legal framework is preventing the Health Ministry from starting its planned harm-reduction programme.

69 senior positions remain vacant across public hospitals and health facilities.

Fiji Football Association chief executive officer Mohammed Yusuf is warning players competing in this year’s FMF Inter-District Championship not to turn up for the tournament if they are on drugs.